Job Description
In this role, you will spearhead the shift from traditional reporting to a modern, AI-enabled insights ecosystem. You will lead the design of predictive models, shape high-performing, future-ready teams, and embed data-driven products that deliver measurable impact across sectors including telco, retail, finance, and social research.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the organisation’s AI and machine learning transformation, implementing predictive analytics, automated workflows, and ethical data science practices.
- Build and structure agile teams of Data Scientists, Engineers, Statisticians, and Insights Specialists transitioning into next-generation roles.
- Drive innovation by embedding advanced analytics into scalable dashboards and client-facing solutions.
- Collaborate with executive leadership to define long-term data strategy, develop 120-day execution plans, and monitor strategic KPIs.
- Mentor and guide multi-disciplinary teams to deliver high-quality analytics, operational excellence, and forward-looking capability
Job Experience and Skills Required:
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field – Master’s or PhD advantageous
- Experience:
- 10+ years in data science, analytics, or advanced statistical environments.
- Minimum 5 years in market research, CX insights, analytics consulting, or a related field.
- Proven track record in AI/ML transformation, scaling teams, and building high-performance capabilities in growth-oriented organisations.
- Hands-on experience developing predictive models, cloud-based data pipelines (AWS/GCP/Azure), and real-time analytics solutions.
- Skills:
- Proficiency in Python, R, SQL, and modern machine learning frameworks.
- Strong understanding of ethical AI, data governance, and research standards aligned with global best practice.
- Ability to translate complex analytics into actionable, client-focused insights and products.
- Exceptional leadership, strategic communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Demonstrated ability to build and lead high-performing technical teams.
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I also specialise in recruiting in the following:
- Actuarial: Life, Short-Term, Health, Pensions, and Quantitative
- Data & Analytics: Data Scientists, Data Analysts (Python, R, SQL, Machine Learning)
- Risk: Credit Risk, Market Risk, Model Risk, and Operational Risk Analysts
- Pricing: Specialists in Insurance and Financial Products
- AI & Machine Learning: ML Ops, NLP, Predictive Modelling Data Scientists
- Quantitative: Experts across Banking, Insurance, and FinTech
If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions.
For more information, contact:
Zahrah Gani
Specialist Recruitment Consultant
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