Job Title: Chief Analytical Officer (Interim)
Location: Hybrid Working – Birmingham or London

Rate:- £800- £1300 per day (inside of IR35)

About the Role / Job Summary:
We are seeking an exceptional Chief Analytical Officer to lead the future of data-driven risk and regulatory intelligence. This role is an opportunity to transform how data is utilised to identify, understand, and prevent harm across a complex and evolving market. The selected candidate will combine strategic leadership, advanced analytics, and a deep understanding of risk to create a modern intelligence-led organisation. You will develop an enterprise analytics capability that moves beyond reporting to prediction and intervention.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the enterprise-wide data, analytics, and intelligence function.
• Develop and embed a harm-based and risk-based approach to decision-making.
• Build advanced analytics and predictive modelling capabilities to identify emerging risks.
• Translate complex data into actionable insights for executive and board-level stakeholders.
• Establish frameworks connecting operational activity, market intelligence, and organisational outcomes.
• Drive the use of AI, data science, and advanced analytics to improve decision-making.
• Create a culture where evidence and insight underpin strategic decisions.
• Lead and develop multidisciplinary teams across analytics, data science, intelligence, and performance.

Qualifications:

• Proven track record in a senior analytical leadership role.
• Experience within regulatory, public sector, or similar environments.
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive organisational change.

Experience Requirements:

• Leading large-scale analytics, intelligence, or data functions.
• Designing and implementing risk-based operating models.
• Developing harm theory frameworks and translating them into measurable outcomes.
• Market risk analysis and forecasting.
• Advanced analytics, data science, and AI.
• Predictive modelling and risk intelligence.
• Influencing executive committees, boards, and senior stakeholders.
• Building and leading high-performing teams.