Head Of Analytics Data Science at Currencycloud

About Currencycloud

Currencycloud is somewhere where innovative thinking and the power of technology know no limits. We know that the success of the business depends on the people who keep it moving, which is why we are looking for exceptional talent to join our international payments revolution. 

We are an open & collaborative Fintech unicorn that lives and breathes our company values: 
Be Human, Better Together and Own it. 

Remote working?
It’s a key topic at the moment, we have addressed this by implementing a “Remote-First” policy. What this ultimately means is you have the choice as to whether you Work Fully Remotely, or visit the lush offices in London, Cardiff or Amsterdam; it’s up to you!

About the role
We’re looking for a passionate, high-agency Head of Analytics & Data Science to join our company. Your mission is to build out and scale a world-class Analytics & Data Science function that delivers considerable value for our customers and our business.


What you'll get to do:


Leadership:
- Define what great looks like when it comes to generating insights from Currencycloud’s data
- Define practices & ways of working covering Analytics and Data Science so we sustainably deliver value to our customers and the business (e.g. workflows and tooling for a modern Analytics & Data Science function)
- Educate and influence colleagues in the function and across the business about patterns & practices in Analytics and Data Science
- Develop and build a new Analytics & Data Science Community of Practice with power users in other functions
- Represent the Analytics & Data Science function internally and externally in the Fintech market
- Build out and scale our Analytics & Data Science function


Strategy:
- Develop the Analytics & Data Science strategy for our business
- Communicate and get buy-in for the Analytics & Data Science strategy from across the business, particularly in Technology & Product
- Translate the Analytics & Data Science strategy into robust, executable plans
- Collaborate closely with colleagues to execute the long-term Analytics & Data Science strategy


Delivery & performance:
- Accountable for the performance of a distributed team of Insight Analysts & Data Scientists
- Use leadership and management skills to improve: 1) delivery of Analytics and Data Science projects; and 2) team engagement and effectiveness - as demonstrated by substantial improvements in relevant KPIs and metrics
- Multiply your impact by recruiting top-notch talent and coaching the Insight Analysts and Data Scientists


Coaching & mentoring:
- Set and maintain a culture that strengthens our people-first, empowered, high-accountability Analytics & Data Science team
- Create and maintain a competencies framework for Insight Analysts & Data Scientists to help with career development
- Provide first-rate coaching and mentoring to your direct reports so they become the best individual contributors they can be
- Advocate for Analytics & Data Science best practices within the function and across the business
- Teach direct reports, and skip reports, about Analytics & Data Science best practices



What experience you need!


Experience: 
- Built and run a team of at least 2-5 Analysts & Data Scientists (or a team with equivalent job responsibilities covering Business Intelligence, Insights etc.)
- Recruitment and retention of top Analyst & Data Science talent
- At least 1-2 years experience of direct leadership and people management
- Demonstrable experience working in a “software first” and agile company

Skills:
- Analytics & Data Science practices: Deep understanding and knowledge of patterns and practices, including the application of theory in different industries and organisations
- Leadership & coaching: Expert at coaching and leading teams in Analytics & Data Science
- Ability to influence colleagues across the business
- Delivery & performance: Expert at optimising the delivery of high value-add Analytics & Data Science projects
- Communication: Expert at communicating with technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Experience helping a start-up/scale-up mature their Analytics and Data Science workflows and processes



Why Currencycloud?

We are a remote-first company; whichever location you’re contracted to, we leave it up to you and your manager to agree on how often you come into the office. To make things easier we offer an allowance so you can create your own working space at home because we REALLY mean it when we say remote first.

Your health and well-being are of paramount importance to us, and so our jampacked employee benefits reflect this! 

We offer a competitive salary, an individual learning and development budget, a pension or 401K contribution, mental health days and comprehensive health care that includes annual optical and dental allowances, access to mental health support and a monthly allowance that you can spend on anything health or wellness related! 

At the moment we are unable to consider applicants living outside of our entities and we are unable to provide visa sponsorship. 

We aren’t currently looking for additional Recruiter support on this role and won’t be accepting any unsolicited CVs