Director, Data Operations (R-18453) at Dun & Bradstreet

London, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Data Analytics, Business IntelligenceIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, data management or other relevant discipline
10 years+ of experience in a Senior Data Management role
Strong knowledge in data wrangling tools such as Talend and Python
Good knowledge in the latest AI technologies
Excellent communication, collaborative and relationship building skills
Transformation mindset with a track record of successfully navigating and collaborating within complex matrixed organizations, and having discussions with key stakeholders and senior leadership
Ability to work with diverse teams, in a dynamic environment, as part of a global team while managing multiple priorities
Strong analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving skills
Able to work from Paddington office at least 3 days a week

Responsibilities

Lead a team of technical experts and program managers within the UK & Ireland responsible for sourcing data solutions, evaluating vendors and platforms, and managing vendor relationships to support scalable, secure, cost-effective data maintenance and operations
Implement efficient and secure procedures for data handling and analysis, with a focus on the scalable nature of all processes
Build out a global response and support of data incident management for UK & Ireland
Deliver on all strategic and tactical objectives for the department while collaborating with various global teams to bring the best data products to customers
Lead aspects of the data governance function to deliver operational excellence through the implementation of Dun & Bradstreet's established data standards, practices, methodologies, and tools
Drive compliance programs to maintain adherence with data quality framework and standards including adequacy, accuracy, and legitimacy of data; identify continuous improvement opportunities through automation and simplification
Build relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to support data governance initiatives and products, building and testing Proof of Concept that meet business needs
Grow and develop the members of the team with respect to their personal and professional aspirations, providing critical feedback to coach them along their paths

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Data GovernanceData OperationsVendor ManagementData QualityIncident ManagementComplianceData StandardsData Analysis

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the location for this Director of Data Operations role?

The role is based in Dun & Bradstreet's London offices located in Paddington, UK and Ireland.

What salary or compensation is offered for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What are the key skills and experience required for this role?

Candidates need a Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, data management or related field, 10+ years in a Senior Data Management role, strong knowledge in data wrangling tools like Talend and Python, good knowledge of latest AI technologies, and excellent communication and relationship building skills.

What is the company culture like at Dun & Bradstreet?

Dun & Bradstreet is a team of diverse thinkers and problem solvers with a shared curiosity to turn data into value, working in a dynamic environment with global collaboration.

What makes a strong candidate for this Director role?

A strong candidate has a transformation mindset, a track record of navigating complex matrixed organizations, collaborating with senior leadership, and experience leading teams in data governance and operations.

Dun & Bradstreet

Business intelligence products for companies

About Dun & Bradstreet

Dun & Bradstreet seeks to create a global network of trust enabling clients to turn uncertainty into confidence, risk into opportunity, and potential into prosperity. The company is building on its world-class data and analytics—Dun & Bradstreet Data Cloud—to deliver more data and deeper insights.

Jacksonville, FloridaHeadquarters

1840Year Founded

$364.8MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Data & Analytics, ConsultingIndustries

5,001-10,000Employees

Benefits

Medical and Prescription Drug: Comprehensive coverage through a choice of a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plan and Consumer Directed Health Plan (CDHP). The CDHP plan has a Health Savings Account (HSA) option. D&B contributes to the HSA each year.

Dental: Insurance including preventive care, basic care, major care and orthodontia

Vision: Coverage for routine eye exams and prescription lenses, frames and contact lenses

Health Care Accounts: Set aside before-tax dollars to pay for eligible health care expenses. You can choose a Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA).

Life Insurance: Company paid life insurance, as well as additional coverage including Basic, Supplemental, Spouse or Domestic Partner, and Child

Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance: Benefit that provides a payment if you suffer an accident that is fatal or dismembering

Business Travel Accident Insurance: Benefit that provides a payment if you are injured or die as a result of an accident while traveling on Company-approved business

Short-Term Disability (STD): Company provided benefit that offers you income protection for absence due to nonwork-related injury or illness

Long-Term Disability (LTD): Coverage that picks up when your STD ends. It provides income protection if you become totally disabled and are unable to work after 180 days of continuous disability.

Critical Illness Insurance: Insurance that is intended to supplement your medical and disability coverage. It provides a lump-sum benefit in the event you (or a covered family member) are diagnosed with a covered condition, such as cancer, heart attack, and more

Hospital Indemnity Insurance: Provides a lump-sum benefit to help you pay for costs in the event you (or a covered family member) are hospitalized.

Accident Insurance: Provides a lump-sum benefit to help you (or a covered family member) pay for costs for a covered injury and related services

401(k) Plan: Retirement plan into which you can make before-tax, Roth and after-tax contributions; company match is available along with a wide range of investment options

Personalized Planning & Advice (PP&A): Assistance with 401(k) investment decisions and financial wellness

Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Set aside before-tax dollars to use towards eligible dependent child or adult care services

Legal Insurance Plan: Insurance plan that provides you with prepaid legal services to help you address a wide range of legal matters (i.e. home purchase, will creation, small claims court, dispute with a home contractor, and much more)

Home and Auto Insurance: Special group rates and discounts on protection of your home, car and other personal property

Commuter Benefit: Pay for your commuting expenses through before-tax payroll deductions

Pet Insurance: Plan that reimburses you for expenses incurred for covered services

Vacation days: 20 days and you are eligible to earn more based on your years of service

Holidays: 9 paid days that coincide with the national holidays when our US offices are closed, plus one floating holiday of your choice

Volunteer Days: Two days per year to volunteer

Unsick Day: One paid day off to visit the doctor when you are not sick

Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave: Up to 16 weeks of paid leave for the primary caregiver, and up to 2 weeks of paid leave for the secondary caregiver

Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free confidential support, including access a network of professional counselors, and referrals on resources for everyday needs

Adoption Assistance: Reimbursement for eligible expenses related to adopting a child

Education Assistance: Provides financial assistance for outside education to enable team members to achieve greater results in their current position and/or to prepare team members for future assignments within Dun & Bradstreet

Risks

Rapid AI adoption in B2B could increase competition for D&B's traditional services.

Partnership with Lili may expose D&B to credit management risks for small businesses.

Generative AI in D&B Hoovers may face data privacy and security challenges.

Differentiation

Dun & Bradstreet's DUNSRight® Quality Process ensures high-quality, decision-ready business insights.

The company offers a vast global commercial database with over 220 million business records.

D&B's integration of AI, like ChatD&B, enhances real-time business decision-making capabilities.

Upsides

D&B's AI-driven solutions, like D&B Ask Procurement, improve procurement efficiency and decision-making.

Partnerships with fintechs, such as Lili, expand D&B's offerings for small business banking.

Recognition as a leader in KYC Data Solutions strengthens D&B's market position.

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