The Company is seeking a Chief Data Officer to spearhead a transformative phase in its data and analytics function. This executive role is pivotal in modernizing the data estate, enhancing engineering capabilities, and maximizing the impact of data across the customer journey. The successful candidate will be tasked with defining and delivering the organization's data vision, reshaping the current data function, and establishing data as a strategic business asset. Key responsibilities include designing and implementing a modern data platform, driving improvements in data engineering, governance, and analytics, and leading data initiatives focused on customer experience optimization. Applicants for the Chief Data Officer position at the company should have a proven track record in a senior data leadership role, with a strong background in technology-driven or digitally enabled organizations. The role requires a deep understanding of data engineering, architecture, cloud platforms, and modern data ecosystems, as well as experience in designing and implementing data lakes and cloud data platforms. The ideal candidate will have a hands-on understanding of modern data technologies, be adept at leveraging AI and emerging technologies, and have a strong appreciation for their application in business performance. Experience in financial services, fintech, lending, payments, or other regulated environments is beneficial, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams is essential.