Head: Data

Santam Broker Solutions (SBS)

Bellville, Western Cape, ZA
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Data strategy & leadership
Data operating model & governance
Data value & roi
** Santam Broker Solutions (SBS) is seeking a Head of Data to lead and enhance their data capabilities, transforming fragmented reporting into a coherent data delivery system. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in data leadership, particularly in the insurance or financial services sector, and will be responsible for establishing data as a strategic asset for decision-making and business growth. **

Job Summary

  • The SBS Head of Data is accountable for establishing data as a strategic asset that delivers tangible business value, enabling growth, profitability, effective governance, and informed decision-making across SBS.
  • The role drives the transition from fragmented reporting and ad hoc analytics to a coherent SBS data delivery capability, where operational, distribution, portfolio, and financial insights are readily available at users’ fingertips.
  • Lead, manage, and develop the existing SBS data team, including resources responsible for SBS data assets and platforms.

Matching Summary

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** Santam Broker Solutions (SBS) is seeking a Head of Data to lead and enhance their data capabilities, transforming fragmented reporting into a coherent data delivery system. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in data leadership, particularly in the insurance or financial services sector, and will be responsible for establishing data as a strategic asset for decision-making and business growth. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Data Strategy & Leadership
  • Data Operating Model & Governance
  • Data Value & ROI
  • Data Platform Enablement
  • Self-Service BI Enablement
  • Data Outputs & Reporting

Nice-to-have

  • Commercially minded leader
  • Technically credible leader
  • Maturing data capability
  • Drive change management
  • Cultivates Innovation

Key Requirements

  • Relevant degree in Data, Analytics, Information Systems, Statistics, Engineering, Business, or Finance
  • Eight or more years’ experience in senior data, analytics, or information leadership roles
  • Proven experience improving data maturity
  • Proven experience leading data delivery and analytics teams
  • Insurance or financial services experience strongly advantageous

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