Head of Data Engineering and Advanced Analytics

The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) is hiring the Head of Data Engineering and Advanced Analytics within the Banking Technology unit. Final date to receive applications:
Please note that the Final date to receive applications is 19 October 2026 at the end of day. Please note that this role is offered as a 3-Year fixed term contract. This role is based in Basel, Switzerland; however, thanks to our status as an international organization, we can hire globally and welcome applications from candidates of all nationalities and located anywhere in the world.

Relocation support is available for the successful candidate and their dependent family members.

The Head of Data Engineering and Advanced Analytics leads and develops the Data Engineering and Advanced Analytics & AI teams within Banking Technology, accountable for their strategy, delivery and operational performance. The role sets direction for Banking’s data architecture and oversees the design, delivery and operation of data products and processes, ensuring data quality, lineage and reliability. It also oversees the development and operation of analytical applications using quantitative finance, machine learning and generative AI, guiding solutions from experimentation into secure, resilient and supportable production services.

Across both teams, the role aligns investment, capabilities and delivery with business priorities and ensures compliance with technology, data, model-risk, security and operational policies. By joining the Banking Technology team in the Banking department, you will:
Provide leadership and technical guidance across data engineering and advanced analytics initiatives. Delivering integrated data, advanced analytics, and data engineering solutions to support organisational objectives. Benefit from working in a unique, international environment that offers flexible, hybrid working options with a blend of onsite work from our central office location in Basel and home office.

Leadership and strategy Lead and develop the Data Engineering and Advanced Analytics & AI sub-teams, setting clear objectives, building capabilities and fostering accountability, collaboration and technical excellence. Define an integrated strategy and multi-year roadmap for Banking’s data architecture, engineering and advanced analytics, aligned with business priorities. Manage budgets, workforce, suppliers and portfolio priorities, balancing business value, risk and capacity, and reporting transparently on delivery, operational health and outcomes.

Data Engineering Lead the design, delivery and operation of Banking’s data products and processes supporting treasury and asset management, ensuring technical health, resilience and performance across legacy and strategic architectures. Establish engineering standards for reusable pipelines, analytics-ready datasets, metadata and observability, with clear ownership and controls for data quality, lineage, access, retention and auditability. Drive the improvement of Data Governance across Banking, ensuring alignment with BIS Data Governance policies and balancing legacy system continuity with strategic architectural progress.

Advanced Analytics & AI Lead the development, deployment, and operation of advanced analytical applications using quantitative finance, data science, machine learning and generative AI, ensuring compliance with governance requirements, alignment with Banking priorities, and effective lifecycle management from exploration to controlled retirement. Promote the strategic reuse of data, models, and platform capabilities while assessing and adopting emerging technologies and methods to enhance Banking's analytical and…