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Senior Data Strategy Manager/Analyst - Contract

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Job Description

The Company

Our client is a long-standing financial services provider operating in Australia and New Zealand, offering solutions in banking, retirement, and wealth management. With a strong focus on supporting customers through every stage of life, they leverage a leading digital platform to assist financial advisers in delivering personalised advice. Backed by over a century of experience and a commitment to social impact through their philanthropic initiatives, our client is dedicated to driving positive outcomes for customers, employees, and the broader community.

The Opportunity

As the business continues to grow and evolve, there is an increasing emphasis on leveraging data to deliver more personalised experiences, improve operational efficiency, and support strategic decision-making.

In this newly created role, the Senior Data Strategy Manager/Analyst will lead the development and delivery of the platform's data strategy. You'll be instrumental in ensuring data is structured, governed, and utilised effectively across the business. This role is ideal for a strategic thinker with strong technical expertise and a passion for using data to create value.

This is a 6-month contract opportunity for an immediately available, Sydney or Melbourne based candidate.

Key Accountabilities

  • Lead the Data Strategy: Partner with senior leaders to shape a long-term data vision and translate business goals into actionable data initiatives.
  • Design Fit-for-Purpose Data Solutions: Build scalable and compliant data environments that support both analytical and operational use cases.
  • Enable Insight-Driven Decisions: Establish best practices for data analysis and reporting that empower teams to make evidence-based decisions.
  • Implement Data Governance Frameworks: Create and embed policies that uphold data accuracy, privacy, and security in line with regulatory standards.
  • Engage with Key Stakeholders: Work collaboratively across functions to align data practices with business needs and drive support for strategic data initiatives.

Ideal Experience

  • Formal qualifications in Data Science, Analytics, Information Management, or a related discipline.
  • Significant experience in a senior data-focused role, with a track record of delivering data strategies in complex business environments.
  • Experience in the financial services industry
  • Strong technical expertise in data architecture, data management platforms, and analytics tools.
  • Proven ability to turn complex business requirements into scalable, data-driven solutions.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
  • A detail-oriented mindset with a strategic outlook and strong problem-solving capabilities.

Why Apply

  • Work in a collaborative environment that values diverse perspectives
  • Opportunity to influence strategy through data-driven insights
  • Flexible working arrangements with hybrid work options


If you're passionate about using data to drive strategic outcomes and want to contribute to improving retirement outcomes for Australians, we'd love to hear from you.

Whether you are a sports fanatic, shark diver or part time antique collector, we celebrate your uniqueness.

Parity Consulting works with clients who embrace diverse and inclusive environments and empower their teams to bring their authentic whole self to work. We encourage people with different beliefs, abilities, backgrounds and life experiences to contact us.

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