Head of Data Insight & Analytics (Remote)

Job Description

About Currencycloud
In 2021 Currencycloud was acquired by Visa; we are somewhere where innovative thinking and the power of technology know no limits. We know that the success of the business depends on the people who keep it moving, which is why we are looking for exceptional talent to join our international payments revolution.
We are open & collaborative, living and breathing our company values: Be Human, Better Together and Own it.
Remote working?It’s a key topic at the moment, we have addressed this by implementing a “Remote-First” policy. What this ultimately means is you have the choice as to whether you Work Fully Remotely, or visit the lush offices in London, Cardiff or Amsterdam; it’s up to you!
About the roleWe’re looking for a passionate, high-accountability Head of Data Insight & Analytics to join our company. Your mission is to build out and scale an excellent Data Insight & Analytics function that delivers considerable value for our customers and our business. This role requires a leader who isn’t afraid to roll up their sleeves and generate insights for our business & customers as part of the team.

What you'll get to do:

• Delivery & performance:

- Accountable for the performance of a distributed team of Data Analysts - Use leadership and management skills to improve: 1) delivery of Insight & Analytics projects; and 2) team engagement and effectiveness - as demonstrated by substantial improvements in relevant KPIs and metrics- Multiply your impact by recruiting top-notch talent and coaching the Data Analysts- Roll up your sleeves and deliver first-rate Insight projects for our customers & business. This means being a great player-manager who role models the right skills and behaviours for the team


• Leadership:

- Define what great looks like when it comes to generating insights from Currencycloud’s data- Define practices & ways of working covering Insight & Analytics so we sustainably deliver value to our customers and the business (e.g. workflows and tooling for a modern Insight & Analytics function)- Educate and influence colleagues in the function and across the business about patterns & practices in Insight & Analytics- Develop and build a new Insight & Analytics Community of Practice with power users in other functions- Represent the Insight & Analytics function internally and externally in the Fintech market- Build out and scale our Insight & Analytics function


• Strategy:

- Develop the Insight & Analytics strategy for our business- Communicate and get buy-in for the Insight & Analytics strategy from across the business, particularly in Technology & Product- Translate that strategy into robust, executable plans- Collaborate closely with colleagues to execute the long-term strategy


• Coaching & mentoring:

- Set and maintain a culture that strengthens our people-first, empowered, high-accountability Insight & Analytics team- Create and maintain a competencies framework for the team to help with career development- Provide first-rate coaching and mentoring to your direct reports so they become the best individual contributors they can be- Advocate for Insight & Analytics best practices within the function and across the business- Teach direct reports about Insight & Analytics best practices

What experience you need!

• Experience:

- Built and run a team of at least 2-5 Data / Insight Analysts (or a team with equivalent job responsibilities covering Business Intelligence, Insights etc.)- Recruitment and retention of top Insight and Data Analyst talent- At least 1-2 years experience of direct leadership and people management- Demonstrable experience working in a “software first” and agile company


• Skills:

- Insight & Analytics practices: Deep understanding and knowledge of patterns and practices, including the application of theory in different industries and organisations- Leadership & coaching: Expert at coaching and leading teams in Data Insight & Analytics- Ability to influence colleagues across the business- Delivery & performance: Expert at optimising the delivery of high value-add Insight & Analytics projects- Communication: Expert at communicating with technical and non-technical stakeholders- Experience helping a start-up/scale-up mature their Insight & Analytics workflows and processes


• Technical:

- Fluent in SQL and Python, particularly PySpark, scikit learn and TensorFlow- Demonstrable experience in the AWS ecosystem- Experience with applications of efficient, large-scale data analysis in a complicated system- Strong knowledge of the Tableau environment, including administration of Tableau Server/Online

Why Currencycloud?
We are a company that values flexibility and a positive work-life balance. Wherever you are located, we trust you and your manager to determine the best office arrangement for you.
Your health and well-being are a top priority for us, and that's why we offer an extensive employee benefits package that takes care of you from all angles. You'll enjoy a competitive salary, a performance-based bonus (for permanent employees), a generous pension or 401K contribution, a flexible benefits allowance (location dependant) and a comprehensive healthcare plan that has built-in access to mental health support.
We also believe in providing our employees with ample opportunities for growth and development, so you'll have access to comprehensive learning and development resources as well as leadership training that will help you achieve your career goals.
We aren’t currently looking for additional Recruiter support on this role and won’t be accepting any unsolicited CVs