Data & Recon Team Lead

The Data & Recon Team Lead is responsible for overseeing all aspects of intelligence gathering, data analysis, and strategic decision‑making. They must possess strong analytical skills, proficiency in technical tools, and excellent communication abilities. This role requires effective leadership, adaptability to changing environments, and a commitment to ethical conduct and data privacy. The ideal candidate will have deep domain knowledge, strong problem‑solving skills, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to inspire and motivate teams. Note that this role is a maternity cover for ~12 months.

Responsibilities

• Team span, responsible for handling a team of 5 to 10.
• Develops and maintains positive and collaborative relationships with other departments within the organisation to enhance the integration of division products and services.
• Establishes and achieves goals for the team, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives.
• Manages the team's budget and resources efficiently to maximise productivity and effectiveness.
• Ensures the team consistently meets deadlines and delivers on its commitments.
• Designs and implements the team's training and development plan to enhance skillsets and knowledge.
• Provides regular feedback and coaching to team members to support their growth and performance improvement.
• Demonstrates awareness of security risks associated with the team's work and proactively takes steps to mitigate those risks.
• Engages in strategic thinking about the team's work, identifying trends, generating innovative ideas, and making recommendations that benefit the company.
• Leads and mentors other team members, offering guidance, support, and opportunities for skill and knowledge development.
• Builds and sustains a high‑performing team by fostering collaboration, open communication, and trust among team members.
• Motivates and inspires team members to achieve their goals by setting clear expectations, offering regular feedback, and recognising their accomplishments.
• Takes charge of resolving problems within the team, including identifying root causes, formulating and implementing solutions, and monitoring their effectiveness.
• Makes decisions that impact the team, considering various options, assessing the implications for team members, and prioritising the team's best interests in the decision‑making process.

Required Skills

• Proven project management skills and ability to engage in multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Proven ability to analyse information and anticipate outcomes to choose the best solutions.
• Deep understanding of the team's work and the technologies used to do it, including knowledge of data modelling, data warehousing, and data quality assurance.
• Understanding of software development lifecycles – including waterfall, agile, etc.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong documentation skills.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to motivate and inspire team members, as well as provide them with the guidance and support they need to be successful.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in finance or accounting.
• 4+ years of relevant experience leading an operational team in a relevant industry – finance, accounting, or tech.
• Proven leadership experience within a cross‑functional capacity.
• Prior experience/familiarity in SQL preferred.
• An understanding of database concepts and information models is critical.