Head of Data and AI Spain

The Head of Data and AI Spain is a strategic leadership role responsible for maximizing the value of data and accelerating responsible AI adoption across AXA Partners Spain.

The role leads the Data team and is key contributor to the end-to-end data and AI agenda: strategy, governance, delivery, operational performance, talent development and business engagement. Working closely with local business functions, Spain IT, AXA Partners Group and AXA Group stakeholders, the role will translate business priorities into a pragmatic portfolio of trusted data products, analytics and AI-enabled solutions.

A core objective is to embed AI in day-to-day work across all teams, notably through the controlled rollout of self-service developer tools and secure in-house generative AI capabilities. Success requires strong leadership, delivery discipline and enough technical depth to challenge decisions and manage risk, rather than hands-on development expertise.

The role leads the Spain Data team, setting clear objectives, accountabilities and development plans while building the capabilities needed to deliver the data and AI roadmap.

It owns the local portfolio and delivery lifecycle for data platforms, data products, business intelligence, advanced analytics and AI use cases, from demand qualification and prioritization through implementation, adoption, value tracking and continuous improvement.

The Head of Data and AI establishes effective governance for data quality, ownership, access, security, privacy, model risk and compliance, aligned with AXA standards and applicable regulation. The role manages delivery partners, suppliers and the relevant budget, and ensures resilient and reliable operation of the data and AI services within scope.

The role acts as the principal local interface with business leaders, Spain IT, AXA Partners Group and AXA Group data and AI communities. It reports to the AXA Partners Spain CIO and contributes to local governance and strategic decision-making.

Success will be measured by trusted data, predictable delivery, measurable business value and sustained adoption of secure AI capabilities across AXA Partners Spain.

• Define and execute the Spain data and AI strategy, roadmap and operating model in alignment with business priorities and AXA Partners Group direction.
• Lead, coach and develop the Data team; clarify roles, strengthen capabilities and foster a collaborative, accountable and business-oriented culture.
• Own demand management and portfolio prioritization, balancing strategic value, regulatory obligations, delivery capacity, dependencies and total cost.
• Ensure end-to-end delivery of data products, reporting, analytics and AI solutions, with clear scope, milestones, quality controls, benefits and service ownership.
• Establish and enforce data governance, including ownership, quality, access, retention, privacy and security controls.
• Drive responsible AI adoption across all functions through use-case discovery, experimentation, change management, training, communications and adoption measurement.
• Partner with business leaders to improve data literacy, identify high-value opportunities and embed data-driven decision-making in operational and strategic processes.
• Define and monitor KPIs for delivery, service quality, data quality, adoption, risk and realized value; provide transparent reporting and corrective action.
• Manage budgets, suppliers and delivery partners, ensuring commercial discipline, performance, continuity and compliance with AXA standards.