Head of Analytics for leading London market insurer

We’re looking for a Head of Analytics to help shape and deliver a transformative Analytics strategy, driving measurable business value and enabling data-led decision-making across the organisation.

You will define and lead the enterprise-wide data vision — embedding modern governance, architecture, and advanced analytics capabilities. You’ll build a data-driven culture, enhance analytical maturity, and ensure insights translate into tangible business outcomes across underwriting, risk management, and operational functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Analytics organisation, embedding best-practice governance, architecture, and analytics.

• Define and execute the enterprise data strategy aligned with business and regulatory goals.

• Oversee data quality, ownership, and usage to maximise value creation and performance insight.

• Develop and evolve a Analytics Centre of Excellence, expanding advanced analytics capabilities.

• Collaborate with executive leadership to align data initiatives with strategic priorities.

• Ensure compliance, data protection, and risk management throughout the data lifecycle.

• Drive innovation by identifying and integrating new data sources and analytical methods.

Skills & Experience

• Proven leadership of cross-functional Data & Analytics teams and enterprise programs.

• Expertise in data strategy formulation and implementation.

• Strong knowledge of Azure Data & Analytics, Tableau, Power BI, and related tools.

• Familiarity with SQL, Python, or R, and agile delivery frameworks (Scrum/Kanban).

• Experience in data quality management, MDM, and governance frameworks.

• Background in the London insurance or general insurance market preferred.

• Understanding of actuarial data and analytics, or prior experience working with actuarial teams.

This is a senior leadership opportunity to shape how data powers decision-making, innovation, and growth in a global insurance environment.