Reporting Technical Delivery Lead Data / DevOps

Reporting Technical Delivery Lead (Data / DevOps)
Banking
Hybrid in London: 3-4 days per week onsite
6 months+
£800 - £900 per day

In short: We're building a new, systematic data platform with repeatable capability using DevOps principles and we need a Technical Lead to deliver this. Having technical experience with data and devops is essential and so is the ability to deliver, report and manage the team.

In full:

We are seeking a seasoned and hands-on Reporting Technical Delivery Lead to drive the delivery of our strategic reporting and analytics platforms across our EMEA division. This role is critical in enabling front-office, risk, compliance, and operations teams to make data-driven decisions with speed and confidence. You will lead a team of delivery resources and BI developers, within a wider data and analytics platforms team, ensuring the timely execution of complex reporting initiatives in a highly regulated, fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate should have a strong background in robust enterprise delivery of reporting / data visualisation platforms, project management, and leadership skills to drive the team towards achieving strategic objectives. They should be curious about the technology and design of the reporting platforms as well as how the delivery team operate.

The role will include the following:

• Understanding of business requirements and translation to flexible and robust designs for delivery. Determining the scope of projects.
• Ensure timely and high-quality delivery of solutions.
• Aligning the implementation of the reporting solutions to the agreed strategy of the data and analytics platform.
• Collaborating with stakeholders in EMEA Data & Analytics Platforms and outside. Especially the rest of IT, the Data Office, colleagues in the US, and the rest of the EMEA business stakeholders.
• Put in place long term solutions for the ongoing maintenance and support.
• Line management of the team including objective setting

Scale:

• Will be working in a growing team of 30-50 IT staff within a wider IT department of circa 400 staff
• Will be defining the detailed design of the Reporting Platforms and its implementation using Power BI, Tableau, and other visualisation technologies working with other stakeholders eg Data Solutions Architect.
• Will deliver robust, reliable, performant, and maintainable components of the Reporting Platforms for use across the SMBC EMEA entity covering capital markets and corporate banking activities.

Accountabilities:

• Strategic & Technical Leadership
• Define and execute the reporting delivery roadmap aligned with investment banking priorities, regulatory requirements, and data governance frameworks.
• Act as the technical authority for reporting solutions, providing hands-on guidance in BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) and SQL-based data modelling.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders across trading, risk, finance, and compliance to translate business needs into scalable reporting solutions.
• Delivery Management - Lead the end-to-end delivery of reporting projects, ensuring alignment with Agile delivery practices and tight regulatory timelines (e.g., BCBS 239, MiFID II, FRTB).
• Oversee the development of dashboards, KPIs, and operational reports that support real-time and batch analytics across front-to-back processes.
• Ensure integration with enterprise data platforms (e.g. Databricks) and data warehouses.
• Monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and optimise data processing workflows for improved efficiency and scalability.
• Team Leadership & Governance
• Manage and mentor a team of BI developers, delivery leads, and analysts across multiple geographies.
• Establish and enforce best practices for reporting development, testing, deployment, and change control.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls, data privacy, and regulatory reporting standards.

Essential:

• Multiple examples of end-to-end projects in analytics and reporting within investment banking or capital markets.
• Proven track record of delivering regulatory and operational reporting solutions in a complex, high-volume environment.
• Deep expertise in BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, Qlik) and strong SQL/data modelling skills.
• Solid understanding of investment banking products (e.g., derivatives, fixed income, equities) and trade lifecycle.
• Experience with cloud-based data platforms (Azure, AWS) and modern data architectures.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and communication skills.
• DevSecOps for reporting / visualisation platforms and the managing of confidential/sensitive data/reporting.
• Extensive experience in database management systems for modelling and extraction of data for reporting purposes (e.g., SQL, NoSQL).
• Exceptional communication skills to explain and gain buy in for standards and designs from other analyst developers in the team and other stakeholders.
• Collaborative and curious practices to develop strong well thought through solutions.
• Curiosity to learn new ways of delivering solutions and openness to new designs or other people's ideas. A focus on continuous improvement.

Desirable:

• Experience with regulatory reporting frameworks (e.g., BCBS 239, Basel III, MiFID II, FRTB).
• Familiarity with data lineage, metadata management, and data quality tools.
• Certifications in Agile, PMP, or BI platforms.
• Experience working with global teams in a matrixed environment.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• Familiarity with data governance and compliance regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).