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Head of Data & AI

Remote from Spain·Added 1 month ago (last checked 3 Nov)

Trade Nation

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Work mode: Remote from Spain
English: Required
Experience: Senior level

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Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

Proven leadership experience within Data, Analytics or AI functions.
Demonstrable success implementing AI solutions that have transformed business workflows and delivered measurable impact.
Strong track record of delivering projects from concept through to production and adoption.
Hands-on expertise in SQL, data modelling and analytics engineering.
Experience with dbt or similar version-controlled transformation frameworks.
Strong understanding of data warehouse architecture and semantic modelling.
Experience working with Redshift, Snowflake, BigQuery or similar cloud data platforms.
Background in financial services, trading, brokerage or capital markets.
Experience leading, coaching and developing analytics teams.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences.

Nice to have

Experience with CFD, spread betting or brokerage platforms.
Knowledge of trading systems and back-office financial services data structures.
Experience in multi-entity, multi-regulator environments.
Exposure to regulatory reporting frameworks such as MiFID II, MiFIR or ASIC requirements.
Experience implementing AI solutions within regulated financial services environments.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Competitive salary, and discretionary annual bonus.
Private healthcare.
Active Lifestyle allowance.
Annual leave above minimum entitlement.
Up to 3 weeks allowance to work in any location.

The role

Trade Nation is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Head of Data & AI to lead our data and artificial intelligence strategy across the organisation. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, this role combines two interconnected mandates: enabling self-service access to data across the business and embedding AI into everyday operations.

As a multi-jurisdictional CFD and spread betting broker with regulated entities across the UK, Australia, the EU, the Bahamas and Seychelles, we are looking for a leader who can build on our existing data foundations, scale successful initiatives, simplify organically grown processes and drive measurable business impact through AI.

The role is weighted approximately 60% towards AI and 40% towards Data, leading a team of Data Analysts while partnering closely with Data Engineering, Compliance and senior business stakeholders.

What you'll do

Own and drive Trade Nation's AI strategy from opportunity identification through to deployment, adoption and value realisation
Redesign business workflows around AI, focusing on practical outcomes rather than tool adoption.
Build AI capability through training, prompt libraries, templates and a network of AI champions.
Measure and report AI adoption, success metrics and lessons learned.
Own the business-facing gold layer of the data warehouse, including metrics, definitions and quality standards.
Develop and extend the semantic data model to ensure consistent, trusted access to business data.
Champion data self-service, empowering teams to answer their own questions efficiently.
Establish and maintain best practices for analytics engineering, including testing, version control, documentation and code reviews.
Simplify and improve the quality of the data estate.
Deliver proactive insights and recommendations to senior leadership.

Personal Attributes

Curious about how businesses operate and eager to understand commercial processes before recommending solutions.
Strategic thinker with a practical, delivery-focused mindset.
Self-starter who proactively identifies opportunities and drives change.
Comfortable challenging the status quo and being challenged in return.
Passionate about enabling others through data and technology.

About Trade Nation

Trade Nation is a global online trading platform that provides retail investors with access to contracts for difference (CFDs) on forex, indices, commodities, and shares. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in London, the company has grown into a well-regulated broker with a presence in multiple countries, including the UK, Australia, South Africa, and the Bahamas. It is known for its transparent pricing model, low-cost trading, and a strong focus on customer education and support.

In Spain, Trade Nation is building a local team to support its expanding European operations, with open roles in product design and SEO. The company offers a dynamic, remote-friendly work culture and is actively hiring international talent to enhance its product and marketing capabilities. For international professionals, Trade Nation provides an opportunity to work in a fast-growing fintech environment with a global reach, while being based in Spain.

Founded: 2014
Employees: 100–500
Headquarters: London, UK

Good to know if you are moving

Trade Nation is a regulated broker with licenses in the UK (FCA), Australia (ASIC), and South Africa (FSCA), offering a stable and compliant work environment.
The company has a strong focus on product innovation, making it an attractive employer for product designers and SEO specialists looking to impact a global trading platform.
Spain-based roles are likely to be remote-friendly, allowing flexibility for international hires.
Trade Nation's global presence means opportunities to collaborate with teams across different time zones and regions.
The company is relatively small, offering a dynamic and agile work culture where employees can have a significant impact.

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