Head of Product (Data & AI)

BGL Group
London
2 months ago
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Job Description - Head of Product (Data & AI) (006099)

Description

Our purpose is to make great financial decision making a breeze for everyone, and that purpose drives us every day.
It’s why we’re on a mission to create an automated quoting engine, with the simplest of experiences, wrapped in a brand everyone loves!
We change lives by making it simple to switch and save money and that’s why good things happen when you meerkat.

We’d love you to be part of our journey.
The Head of Product Management (Data & AI) is responsible for the strategic direction, development, and outcomes of CTM’s data platforms and data science models. The role requires leadership and strategic insight, working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional customer outcomes through innovative data products and AI solutions. This position demands an experienced product leader with deep expertise in data science, data management, and machine learning, along with a strong track record in building customer centric platforms.

Everyone is welcome.
We have a culture of creativity. We approach our work passionately, improve constantly and celebrate our wins at every turn. We are an inclusive workplace and our employees are comfortable bringing their authentic, whole selves to work. Everyone is welcome. Be you.
This means we’re excited to hear from people with a range of skills, experiences and ideas. We don’t expect you to tick all the boxes, but would love to hear what makes you great for this role.

Some of the great things you’ll be doing:

  1. Define and drive the data platform-level product strategy in alignment with the overall business goals.
  2. Build and own a clear and compelling narrative and comms strategy across the business.
  3. Own and execute an ambitious product roadmap, across the data platform and data science, aligning and motivating cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional customer & partner outcomes.
  4. Identify and prioritise new areas of innovation, optimization, and growth within the business, focusing on data-driven solutions.
  5. Set, monitor, and deliver on product KPIs, ensuring teams work efficiently toward achieving strategic objectives.
  6. Lead, mentor, and develop a team of product managers, fostering a high-performance culture and ensuring continuous improvement of people and processes.
  7. Drive collaboration across engineering, data science, and other teams to ensure seamless execution of the product roadmap.
  8. Ensure the product strategy complies with relevant financial services regulations, such as FCA guidelines.

What we’d like to see from you:

  1. Deep product and data expertise
  2. Demonstrable track record of data science, data management and end-to-end platform ownership.
  3. Strategic problem solver, with high commercial acumen.
  4. Highly numerate and analytical, with an agile, growth mindset.
  5. Inspirational and resilient leader
  6. Experience leading in a matrix environment
  7. Financial Service experience preferred
  8. Maths, Science, Engineering background preferred

Our people bring our purpose to life.
Our product experts work across the business on multiple projects, delivering core elements of our strategy. Their expertise ensures we’re providing the best possible products for our customers.

There’s something for everyone.
We’re a place of opportunity. You’ll have the tools and autonomy to drive your own career, supported by a team of amazingly talented people.
And then there’s our benefits. For us, it’s not just about a competitive salary and hybrid working, we care about what matters to you. From a generous holiday allowance and private healthcare to an electric car scheme and paid development, wellbeing and CSR days, we’ve pretty much got you covered!

Primary Location

United Kingdom

Work Locations

London - Shoreditch White Collar Factory 1 Old Street Yard, Shoreditch London EC1Y 8AF

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