Head of Data & Analytics at Paul Murphy Associates

Title: Head of Data & AnalyticsLocation: Chicago, IL (Hybrid)Full-time Our client seeking a Data & Analytics Leader to lead a high-impact, cross-functional organization responsible for driving enterprise-wide data strategy, advanced analytics, and AI innovation. This leader will define and execute the company’s data vision, lead global data initiatives, and build scalable platforms that enable data-driven decision-making as well as oversee teams spanning Business Intelligence, Analytics Engineering, Quantitative Research, AI/ML, and client-focused data solutions. Key Responsibilities· Establish and deliver an enterprise-wide data and analytics strategy aligned with business goals.· Lead and grow high-performing data teams, fostering a data-first culture.· Partner with senior leaders to identify opportunities for innovation, efficiency, and improved insights.· Ensure high-quality, accessible, scalable global data solutions.· Build and manage platforms that support analytics, product insights, and customer understanding.· Champion AI adoption and organization-wide data literacy.· Communicate insights and recommendations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.· Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate new data sources.· Advance the organization’s data maturity and expand the use of actionable insights.· Drive AI strategy and embed generative AI into core business operations.· Develop differentiated data products to support revenue growth.· Deliver intelligent, scalable tools that enhance decision-making and productivity.· Shape the long-term data and analytics roadmap for the enterprise.· Inspire, attract, and retain top data and analytics talent.· Cultivate a collaborative, innovative, and strategic team culture.· Build strong relationships with business stakeholders and technology partners.· Engage executive leadership on AI, analytics, and key data initiatives. Ideal Candidate Profile· Master’s degree in a technical or analytical discipline.· 15+ years in data, analytics, or technology roles in Financial Markets, with 10+ years in leadership.· Strong expertise with modern cloud data platforms (Snowflake) and analytics tools (Sigma, SageMaker).· Deep experience with complex financial or market data in Options, Futures and Equities.· Proven success deploying AI solutions at enterprise scale.· Ability to review technical work (e.g., SQL, Python).· Exceptional communication skills and ability to translate complex insights into action.