Hybrid Head of Data

at Kroo

• Job title: Head of Data
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Lead
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: No Education Requirement
• Location requirements: Hybrid, London, United Kingdom

About the role

• Head of Data at Kroo Bank leading data strategy and AI integration to transform the banking sector. Collaborating across teams to enhance product development and operational efficiency utilizing data-driven insights.

Responsibilities

• As the Head of Data, you'll be at the forefront of transforming the banking sector by leveraging data to shape its future.
• Oversee data strategy, considering Kroo data sets and the market to position Kroo to accelerate its business strategy.
• Oversee the implementation of data science, analytics, and engineering functions.
• Define and develop Kroo’s AI strategy working with the engineering teams.
• Generate crucial insights that enhance product development, improve operational efficiency, and create personalised experiences for customers.
• Report directly to the Head of Technology and refine/manage the existing data analytics framework.
• Collaborate closely with finance, operations engineering and product teams focused on main banking services like Accounts, Lending, Deposits and Overdrafts.
• Champion data-driven decision-making throughout the organisation.
• Ensure strict data governance and adherence to regulations like GDPR and PSD2.
• Oversee the development and management of data infrastructure and architecture.
• Integrate AI and machine learning models into services.
• Maintain the entire lifecycle of data management—from collection and storage to quality control and protection.

Requirements

• Ability to conduct basic data collection: Leads strategic planning for data collection initiatives, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives and ethical standards, while identifying opportunities for data enrichment.
• Ability to perform data cleaning effectively: Sets standards for data cleaning processes, leveraging advanced techniques and technologies to maintain high data quality and consistency throughout the organisation.
• Ability to conduct basic data analysis: Provides strategic direction on data analysis methodologies, guiding the interpretation of complex datasets to extract actionable insights that drive organisational decision-making.
• Ability to understand programming fundamentals: Defines technical standards for programming practices, ensuring the adoption of advanced programming concepts and technologies to optimise data workflows and analyses.
• Ability to apply visualisation basics: Establishes visualisation strategies and standards, fostering the creation of compelling visualisations that effectively communicate insights to diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to communicate effectively: Cultivates a culture of effective communication, empowering team members to articulate complex findings and recommendations clearly and persuasively to stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to exhibit attention to detail: Upholds rigorous attention to detail and quality assurance processes, overseeing the implementation of robust validation procedures to ensure data integrity across all projects.
• Ability to manage data projects proficiently: Directs the planning and execution of complex data projects, overseeing resource allocation, timeline management, and stakeholder engagement to ensure successful project delivery and achievement of organisational objectives.

Benefits

• Generous holiday time: 25 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays, 1 Kroo bank holiday (June 24th), and 1 day off during the week of your birthday.
• Personal days: We know that life can be unpredictable, so we offer 3 personal days to use as needed.
• Employer-sponsored volunteer program: We're passionate about giving back to our community, and we support our employees in doing the same with up to 4 hours per month of employer-sponsored volunteer time.
• Mental health support: We care about the mental health of our team members and offer access to Spill, our mental health support partner.
• Workplace pension: We want you to feel secure about your future, so we offer a workplace pension with a 5% employee contribution and a 3% employer top-up.
• Top-notch equipment: We provide top-of-the-line equipment necessary for smooth hybrid work, including a MacBook laptop. Additionally, we also offer support in establishing your home office by contributing towards your setup if required.
• Modern office: When you're in the office, you'll enjoy access to our modern, bustling workspace in Farringdon, Central London, which includes a full gym.
• Cycle to Work scheme: We encourage sustainable transportation with our Cycle to Work scheme.
• Electric Car scheme: We're committed to reducing our carbon footprint, and our Electric Car scheme makes it easy for our employees to do the same.
• Enhanced parental leave: We know that family comes first, and we offer an enhanced parental leave policy to support our employees in starting and growing their families.
• Room for growth: As a fast-paced, high-growth start-up, we're dedicated to providing our employees with room to grow and excel.
• You get full healthcare for you and your nuclear family via Vitality.