Head of Analytics

Head of Analytics

Sydney OR Melbourne

Are you ready to lead a world class analytics function at one of Australia’s most respected financial institutions?

Our client, a major player in the financial services sector, is seeking a dynamic Head of Analytics to drive data strategy, lead a high performing team, and deliver actionable insights that shape commercial and customer outcomes across the business.

The Opportunity

As the Head of Analytics, you play a critical leadership role across the enterprise. You’ll be responsible for setting the vision and roadmap for data analytics, championing data-driven decision making, and influencing senior stakeholders across product, digital, risk, operations, and marketing functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a multidisciplinary analytics team (data scientists, BI analysts, data engineers) to deliver enterprise-wide impact
• Develop and execute the analytics strategy aligned with business and customer objectives
• Translate complex data into compelling insights that support commercial growth, risk mitigation, and innovation
• Collaborate closely with executives and product leaders to embed analytics into core business processes
• Oversee data governance, quality assurance, and compliance within analytics workflows
• Champion the use of advanced analytics, machine learning, and predictive modelling across the business

About You

• Proven experience leading analytics functions within financial services (Personal/transactional banking experience)
• Strong technical understanding in analytics, data science, and modern data platforms and tools (SQL, Python, DataBricks, Snowflake, Power BI, Tableau)
• Excellent leadership and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence at C suite level
• A strategic thinker who can balance big-picture vision with operational excellence
• Passionate about data, innovation, and driving measurable business outcomes

Why Join?

• Join a purpose-led organisation committed to innovation, customer value, and ethical growth
• Lead a high impact function with visibility at executive level
• Access to modern data platforms, tools, and a collaborative data culture
• Work in a flexible, hybrid environment in the heart of Sydney’s CBD

Apply Now

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of data and analytics at an iconic institution. If you’re ready to make an impact, reach out to Graham Walker on 0417 630 485 for a confidential discussion or submit your CV today.

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Salt acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands across Australia as the continuing custodians of country and culture. We pay our respects to all First Nations Australians and their Elders past and present.