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Head of Enterprise Analytics (Financial Services)

Head of Enterprise Analytics (Financial Services)

DeARX Services LtdCape Town, ZA
2 days ago
Job description

Job title : Head of Enterprise Analytics (Financial Services)

Job Location : Western Cape, Cape Town

Deadline : October 26, 2025

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About the Role

  • An exciting opportunity has arisen with a leading, innovation-driven organisation in the financial services sector for a strategic and visionary Head of Enterprise Analytics. This is a senior leadership role responsible for shaping and driving the enterprise-wide analytics agenda to unlock business value through data.
  • As part of the Tech & Data executive team, you will lead the organisations analytics function, helping embed a data-first culture and enabling smarter, faster decision-making across the business.
  • Key Responsibilities

  • Analytics Strategy : Develop and execute a holistic enterprise analytics strategy aligned with business goals and digital transformation objectives.
  • Leadership & Team Building : Lead and grow a high-performing team of data professionals (analysts, data scientists, engineers).
  • Business Enablement : Partner with cross-functional leaders to translate business challenges into analytical use cases and measurable outcomes.
  • Innovation & Insight : Drive the adoption of advanced analytics, machine learning, and data visualisation tools to deliver actionable insights.
  • Governance & Compliance : Ensure all analytics practices adhere to regulatory requirements and data governance standards.
  • Platform Optimisation : Oversee the selection, integration, and enhancement of modern analytics platforms and tools.
  • Ideal Candidate Profile

    Experience & Background

  • 10+ years in data and analytics roles, with at least 5 years in senior leadership or executive positions.
  • Strong experience in building and scaling enterprise analytics capabilities in complex, data-rich environments.
  • Financial services, banking, fintech, or similar industry background highly desirable.
  • Skills & Competencies

  • Deep knowledge of data strategy, advanced analytics, BI, and AI / ML applications.
  • Strong business acumen with the ability to influence and collaborate with senior stakeholders.
  • Experience with cloud-based analytics environments (Azure, AWS, or GCP).
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and change management skills.
  • Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (required).
  • Masters degree or MBA (preferred).
  • Relevant certifications in analytics, data science, or cloud platforms advantageous.
  • Whats on Offer

  • A strategic, high-impact role in a fast-evolving, digitally focused environment.
  • Opportunity to drive enterprise-level change through data and analytics.
  • Hybrid working environment based in Cape Town.
  • Market-related salary with competitive benefits.
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