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# Head of Data & AI

- **Company:** Mattioli Woods
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Cyber Security, Data Architecture, Data Infrastructure
- **Published:** September 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=2900c442d53bc51d

## About the Role

* A proven track record of building data and AI capabilities and translating them into measurable change in how a business operates

 * Strong understanding of modern data platforms, governance, analytics and AI - grounded in business outcomes rather than technology for its own sake

 * The ability to engage operational teams to understand complex workflows, collaborate with technical specialists on solutions, and present clearly to senior stakeholders

 * Experience delivering data and AI transformation within financial services or another regulated environment; wealth management experience is useful but not essential

 * Credibility establishing data architecture, governance frameworks, and quality controls at Group level

 * A genuine delivery mindset - comfortable moving at pace from prototypes into production, and enthused by building capability rather than managing a large established function

## Description

Mattioli Woods is looking for an exceptional data leader to define and deliver the Group's Data & AI agenda at a pivotal moment in our growth. This is a senior, strategic appointment - a genuine opportunity to shape how a £multi-billion wealth management group harnesses data, automation and artificial intelligence to serve clients and advisers more effectively.

You will join an organisation that is serious about transformation, with the sponsorship of the CIO and Executive Committee and the scope to build something that matters. If you are ready to move beyond the theoretical and drive measurable outcomes in a regulated, client-first environment, we would welcome a conversation.

What you'll be doing

 * Define and deliver the Group Data & AI strategy and roadmap, moving rapidly from use cases and prototypes into measurable production outcomes

 * Establish the foundations for data architecture, ownership, governance, quality and controls across a business that continues to grow through acquisition

 * Map critical operational and adviser workflows, identifying and delivering opportunities for automation and AI-enabled productivity improvement

 * Establish appropriate governance and controls for the responsible use of AI in an FCA-regulated environment, working alongside Enterprise Architecture and Information Security

 * Build analytics and insight capabilities that enable better decisions for the business, advisers and clients

 * Lead, build and develop a high-quality Data & AI team, supplementing internal capability with specialist partners where appropriate, and communicate investment cases and outcomes clearly to ExCo