Chief Analytical Officer (harm theory, risk)

Job Title: Chief Analytical Officer (Interim)
Location: Hybrid Working - Birmingham or London

Rate:- £800- £1300 per day (inside of IR35)

About the Role / Job Summary:
We are seeking an exceptional Chief Analytical Officer to lead the future of data-driven risk and regulatory intelligence. This role is an opportunity to transform how data is utilised to identify, understand, and prevent harm across a complex and evolving market. The selected candidate will combine strategic leadership, advanced analytics, and a deep understanding of risk to create a modern intelligence-led organisation. You will develop an enterprise analytics capability that moves beyond reporting to prediction and intervention.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the enterprise-wide data, analytics, and intelligence function.
• Develop and embed a harm-based and risk-based approach to decision-making.
• Build advanced analytics and predictive modelling capabilities to identify emerging risks.
• Translate complex data into actionable insights for executive and board-level stakeholders.
• Establish frameworks connecting operational activity, market intelligence, and organisational outcomes.
• Drive the use of AI, data science, and advanced analytics to improve decision-making.
• Create a culture where evidence and insight underpin strategic decisions.
• Lead and develop multidisciplinary teams across analytics, data science, intelligence, and performance.

Qualifications:

• Proven track record in a senior analytical leadership role.
• Experience within regulatory, public sector, or similar environments.
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive organisational change.

Experience Requirements:

• Leading large-scale analytics, intelligence, or data functions.
• Designing and implementing risk-based operating models.
• Developing harm theory frameworks and translating them into measurable outcomes.
• Market risk analysis and forecasting.
• Advanced analytics, data science, and AI.
• Predictive modelling and risk intelligence.
• Influencing executive committees, boards, and senior stakeholders.
• Building and leading high-performing teams.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.