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Are you a seasoned data professional ready to take the next step into strategic leadership? We're working with a forward-thinking financial services organisation seeking a Data Manager to lead and mentor a high-performing data engineering team.

This is a pivotal role within a growing Data Services function, offering the opportunity to shape data strategy, drive innovation, and influence enterprise-wide decision-making. You'll be at the forefront of delivering scalable, high-quality data solutions that support business-critical domains such as Servicing, Securitisations, and Finance.

What You'll Be Doing:

Leading and mentoring Data Engineers to deliver robust data products and solutions.
Championing data governance, quality, and compliance across the organisation.
Collaborating with cross-functional teams to align data initiatives with strategic goals.
Driving Agile delivery, automation, and continuous improvement.
Influencing architectural decisions as part of the Technical Design Authority.What We're Looking For:

Proven leadership in data engineering or BI teams.
Hands-on experience across the Microsoft Data Platform (SQL Server, Azure, Power BI, Databricks).
Strong understanding of data governance, privacy, and compliance frameworks.
Expertise in hybrid cloud/on-premise data architectures and DevOps/DataOps practices.
Excellent stakeholder engagement and mentoring capabilities.Why Apply?

Be part of a data-driven transformation journey.
Work with cutting-edge technologies and a passionate team.
Influence enterprise architecture and strategic data decisions.
Enjoy a collaborative, growth-oriented culture

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