Head of Data & Analytics

Temenos powers a world of banking that creates opportunities for billions of people and businesses everywhere. We have been doing this for over 30 years through the pioneering spirit of our Temenosians who are passionate about making banking better, together. We serve over 3000 clients from the largest to challengers and community banks in 150+ countries. We collaborate with clients to build new banking services and state-of-the-art customer experiences on our open banking platform, helping them operate more sustainably. At Temenos, we have an open-minded and inclusive culture, where everyone has the power to create their own destiny and make a positive contribution to the world of banking and society.

We are looking for a visionary and results-driven Head of Data & Analytics to lead our global data strategy, governance, and analytics initiatives within the Corporate Global IT organization. This role is critical in transforming data into actionable insights that drive business performance, innovation, and competitive advantage. You will lead a team of data professionals and collaborate across departments and regions to embed data-driven decision-making into the core of our operations. Additionally, you will oversee the ownership and evolution of enterprise budgeting and forecasting software, ensuring it supports strategic financial planning and integrates seamlessly with broader data and analytics frameworks.

Opportunities

• Data Strategy & Leadership: Define and execute the enterprise-wide data and analytics strategy aligned with global business goals, offering a single source of truth and holistic data management/access solution.
• Team Management: Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of data scientists, analysts, and engineers.
• Data Governance: Establish and enforce data governance policies, ensuring data quality, security, and compliance across regions.
• Analytics & Insights: Drive the development of advanced analytics, dashboards, and reporting to support strategic decisions.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with global business units to identify opportunities for data-driven improvements and innovation.
• Technology Enablement: Oversee the selection and implementation of data platforms, tools, and technologies.
• Performance Measurement: Define KPIs and success metrics to evaluate the impact of data initiatives.
• Culture Building: Foster a data-driven culture across the global organization through education, advocacy, and best practices.
• Budgeting & Forecasting Software Ownership: Lead integration and continuous improvement of enterprise budgeting and forecasting software. Collaborate with Finance, IT, and business stakeholders to ensure the tool supports strategic planning, financial accuracy, and scenario modeling. Ensure data integrity, user adoption, and alignment with broader analytics and reporting frameworks.

Skills

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Business, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in data and analytics roles, with at least 3 years in a leadership position.
• Proven track record of building and scaling data teams and capabilities in a global context.
• Deep understanding of data architecture, data warehousing, and modern analytics platforms (e.g., Snowflake, Power BI, Tableau, Databricks).
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Data Factory, Azure Data Lake, and Microsoft Fabric.
• Strong knowledge of data governance, privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR), and data lifecycle management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in change management and driving cultural transformation through data.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to balance long-term vision with practical execution.
• Fluent/native English.

Values

• Care about transforming the Banking landscape.
• Commit to being part of an exciting culture and product evolving within the financial industry.
• Collaborate effectively and proactively with teams within or outside Temenos.
• Challenge yourself to be ambitious and achieve your individual as well as the company targets.

Some of our benefits include:

• Maternity leave: Transition back with 3 days per week in the first month and 4 days per week in the second month.
• Civil Partnership: 1 week of paid leave if you're getting married. This covers marriages and civil partnerships, including same sex/civil partnership.
• Family care: 4 weeks of paid family care leave.
• Recharge days: 4 days per year to use when you need to physically or mentally recharge.
• Study leave: 2 weeks of paid leave each year for study or personal development.

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