Data & Recon Team Lead

Job Summary

The Data & Recon Team Lead is responsible for overseeing all aspects of intelligence gathering, data analysis, and strategic decision-making. They must possess strong analytical skills, proficiency in technical tools, and excellent communication abilities. This role requires effective leadership, adaptability to changing environments, and a commitment to ethical conduct and data privacy. The ideal candidate will have deep domain knowledge, strong problem-solving skills, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to inspire and motivate teams.

Responsibilities

• Team span, responsible for handling a team of 5 to 10.
• Develops and maintains positive and collaborative relationships with other departments within the organization to enhance the integration of division products and services.
• Establishes and achieves goals for the team, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives .
• Manages the team's budget and resources efficiently to maximize productivity and effectiveness.
• Ensures the team consistently meets deadlines and delivers on its commitments.
• Designs and implements the team's training and development plan to enhance skillsets and knowledge.
• Provides regular feedback and coaching to team members to support their growth and performance improvement.
• Demonstrates awareness of security risks associated with the team's work and proactively takes steps to mitigate those risks.
• Engages in strategic thinking about the team's work, identifying trends, generating innovative ideas, and making recommendations that benefit the company.
• Leads and mentors other team members, offering guidance, support, and opportunities for skill and knowledge development.
• Builds and sustains a high-performing team by fostering collaboration, open communication, and trust among team members.
• Motivates and inspires team members to achieve their goals by setting clear expectations, offering regular feedback, and recognizing their accomplishments.
• Takes charge of resolving problems within the team, including identifying root causes, formulating and implementing solutions, and monitoring their effectiveness.
• Makes decisions that impact the team, considering various options , assessing the implications for team members, and prioritizing the team's best interests in the decision-making process.

Required Skills

• Proven project management skills and ability to engage in multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Proven ability to analyse information and anticipate outcomes to choose the best solutions.
• Deep understanding of the team's work and the technologies used to do it. This includes knowledge of data modelling, data warehousing, and data quality assurance.
• Understanding of software development lifecycles – including waterfall, agile, etc.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong documentation skills.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities.
• Analysing information and anticipating outcomes to choose the best solutions
• ability to motivate and inspire team members, as well as provide them with the guidance and support they need to be successful.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s and/or master's degree in finance or accounting.
• 4+ years of relevant experience leading an operational team in a relevant industry- finance, accounting, or tech.
• Proven leadership experience within a cross-functional capacity .
• Prior experience/familiarity in SQL preferred. An understanding of database concepts and information models is critical.