Principal Lead

Principal Lead – Commercial Data & Analytics

Danske Bank – Belfast, Northern Ireland

Principal Lead role at Danske Bank. This role leads the Commercial Data and Analytics deployment within the organisation.

At Danske Bank, we’re driven by a purpose to help customers, colleagues, and society thrive. We’re recognised as a 3‑star World Class Organisation, Top 10 Best Company to Work for in the UK, #1 in the UK Financial Services sector and #1 in Northern Ireland. We value diversity, sustainability and community giving. We offer a flexible, supportive work environment with opportunities for personal growth.

• Competitive salary and annual car allowance
• Flexible benefits centred on wellness, finance, psychology, physical and social wellbeing
• Customisable packages (e.g., extra holidays, medical claim, gym discounts, Danske Discounts)

• Lead the transformation of the bank’s data estate, delivering enterprise‑curated data products aligned with Group frameworks.
• Develop and execute the UK Data & Analytics strategy, aligning with Group roadmaps and enhancing the UK toolbox with innovative solutions.
• Mentor and manage a high‑performing team of data scientists and analytics engineers, driving career development and performance reviews.
• Collaborate across functions to ensure alignment, integration, and clear technical direction for data strategies.
• Drive innovation and compliance through cutting‑edge tools, data governance excellence and regulatory adherence.

• Relevant 3rd‑level qualification in IT (e.g., Computer Science, STEM discipline) – Bachelors or Masters.
• Experience leading complex data migrations to Databricks or other cloud platforms.
• Experience in data engineering, analytics, data science, and/or data product deployment within federated Data structures such as data mesh.
• Advanced data science techniques e.g., predictive analytics to generate customer and commercial outcomes.
• Proven experience in leading and mentoring data‑science/analytics teams in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience contributing to and developing data strategies.
• Strong communication skills, conveying complex technical information to diverse stakeholders, including non‑technical and executive audiences.
• Strong understanding of data governance, data quality management and regulatory compliance.

We are “Better when Together” and support flexible working. Hybrid roles require a minimum of 3 days in the base location per week; the remaining 2 days can be worked from home or another bank location. Customer‑facing roles may require face‑to‑face interaction.

Apply by uploading your CV showing how you meet our criteria. If you need accommodation or adjustments during the recruitment process, let us know in your CV and we will contact you to discuss.

Danske Bank is an equal‑opportunity workplace. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of gender, ethnicity, background, nationality, age, working style, religious background, sexual orientation, gender identity, expression or cognitive diversity.

Job is located in Belfast, Northern Ireland.