VP of Data Strategy and Transformation
Harnham is looking for an VP of Data Strategy and Transformation in London Area
Job description
VP OF DATA STRATEGY AND TRANSFORMATION
LONDON
THE COMPANY
This specialist private equity firm focuses on driving innovation and transformation across the global financial technology sector. Through its dedicated value creation arm, it partners with portfolio companies to unlock growth using data, technology, and strategic insight — giving this role direct impact on how the firm builds long-term value and competitive advantage across its investments.
THE ROLE
As a VP of Data Strategy & Transformation, you will shape and execute enterprise-level data strategies across a portfolio of high-growth financial technology businesses. You’ll work directly with executive leadership to assess, design, and deliver data-driven transformation initiatives that enhance scalability, compliance, and business performance.
Specifically, you can expect to be involved in the following:
- Leading end-to-end data strategy and transformation programmes across multiple portfolio companies.
- Designing scalable cloud-based data architectures (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
- Defining and implementing governance frameworks, data quality standards, and compliance processes (GDPR/CCPA).
- Advising C-level stakeholders on leveraging data to drive value creation and operational efficiency.
- Applying analytics and machine learning techniques to identify insights and growth opportunities.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
The successful VP – Data Strategy & Transformation will have the following skills and experience:
- Proven track record in data strategy, transformation, or advisory within financial services, private equity, or top-tier consulting.
- Demonstrated success driving data-led value creation and transformation in complex organisations.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills with executive-level audiences.
- Experience in modern cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
- Deep understanding of data governance, compliance, and scalable data infrastructure.
BENEFITS
The successful VP – Data Strategy & Transformation will receive the following benefits:
- Salary between £120,000 – £150,000, depending on years and quality of experience
- Discretionary annual bonus
- Hybrid working (2–3 days in the office)
- And much more
Extra information
- Status
- Open
- Education Level
- Secondary School
- Location
- London Area
- Type of Contract
- Part-time jobs
- Published at
- 08-01-2026
- Profession type
- Accountancy
- Full UK/EU driving license preferred
- No
- Car Preferred
- No
- Must be eligible to work in the EU
- No
- Cover Letter Required
- No
- Languages
- English
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