Head of Digital, Data and Innovation

About Us 
At Davy, it's the unique talents of all our people that have been the foundations of our success for almost 100 years. As we continue to grow, so do you. Because you are not just part of our team - you are a key player in shaping our future. 

At Davy, you are the difference.  
Established in 1926, the Davy Group sits at the heart of wealth and capital in Ireland, providing a broad range of services to high-net-worth individuals, self-directed investors, small-to-medium enterprises, credit unions, corporations, and domestic & international institutional investors. 
Our culture is shaped around three values, which are at the heart of everything we do: client success, one Davy, and building a proud legacy. Sharing the same goals, we work together to deliver exceptional outcomes for our clients. As part of a team of over 900, you will be encouraged to learn and to grow, both professionally and personally. 

Closing date for applications: 

7th June 2026  

About The Role   
An exciting opportunity has opened up for Head of Digital, Data and Innovation at Davy. In this role, the successful candidate will be accountable for setting and delivering Davy's group-wide digital AI and innovation agenda.  The successful candidate will ensure that digital and data investments translate into measurable business value, improved client outcomes, operational excellence and sustainable change adoption. 

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the role will include owning what digital and data capabilities are built to support our people and our clients, why they matter, and whether they deliver value.  

Key Responsibilities include: 

• Define Davy's group-wide digital, AI, innovation and data strategy, setting priorities for how data and technology is leveraged to drive client, operational and commercial outcomes. 

• Translate strategy into prioritised, outcome-led roadmaps with clear value, adoption and benefits metrics. 

• Drive digitisation of end-to-end client and operational journeys in partnership with Operations, Technology and our Wealth Team. 

• Build and manage a structured innovation pipeline, including experimentation and external partnerships 

• Be accountable for identification and delivery of new end-to-end digital platforms and platform delivery outcomes. 

• Embed technology, data, and AI capabilities within operational teams, ensuring tools are adopted effectively. 

• Promote and ensure the responsible use of AI, ensuring all AI-enabled solutions are applied in line with ethical standards, regulatory requirements, and risk controls 

• Define and prioritise data, analytics and AI use cases, aligned to strategic objectives and value outcomes 

• Drive commercialisation of digital and data assets aligning to Davy's strategy. 

• Drive business adoption, behavioural change and sustained value realisation. 

• Lead a team with clear accountability for delivery, performance, and people leadership 

• Shape and continuously enhance the end-to-end client experience by leveraging digital, data, and AI capabilities to deliver seamless, personalised and high-quality client interactions. 

Requirements

About you:
We are looking for somebody who has the following background and skills: 

• Proven senior leadership experience in digital, data, innovation or transformation roles within a complex organisation 

• Strong track record of defining and delivering enterprise-wide digital and data strategies that drive measurable business value including best in class client journeys and end to end operational excellence 

• Provide strong leadership, including coaching and developing senior leaders, building robust succession pipelines, and delivering sustained high performance across enterprise teams. Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement, while ensuring clear alignment with business strategy and client outcomes. 

• Experience within financial services or another highly regulated industry, with an understanding of governance, risk and regulatory expectations 

• Demonstrated ability to lead large-scale transformation programmes, including change, adoption and sustained value realisation 

• Commercially focused, with the ability to translate digital and data investment into tangible outcomes, including business cases, OKRs and benefits tracking 

• Deep understanding of data, analytics and AI, with experience identifying, prioritising and scaling high-impact use cases 

• Experience leading multi-disciplinary and operating product-led delivery models 

• Ability to shape and oversee digital platforms and innovation pipelines from concept through to delivery and scaling 

• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and align C-suite leaders and board members across technology, risk, and business functions 

F&P 

The position set out above is defined in the Fitness & Probity Standards issued by the Central Bank of Ireland as a “Controlled Function (CF)”. In compliance with the Fitness and Probity Standards applicable to your position, any offer of employment is conditional upon you demonstrating that you meet the Fitness & Probity Standards. 

Benefits

What we offer 

At Davy, our people are our biggest investment. In today’s fast-moving world, we know it’s important to feel secure and empowered. That’s why Davy benefits support you through all of life’s stages, offering health and wellness, flexible working options, flexible benefits allowance, learning and development opportunities, through to assisted retirement planning.   

Health and Wellbeing  

Psychological safety, emotional wellbeing and support are a priority at Davy. We offer a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and mental health first aid. Our Sports & Social teams promote physical wellbeing and social connection.  

Reward and Recognition  

We offer a competitive remuneration package to include salary, bonus, pension and a host of additional benefits to protect you and your family when it matters most. 

Growth and Development  

Our award-winning L&D function supports you and your growth at Davy. We offer a comprehensive range of professional and personal development opportunities. Our culture supports learning, and we encourage you to explore more at Davy.  

Positive Workplace  

Our workplace is inclusive, diverse, and offers everyone a sense of belonging. We are flexible and continue to support a hybrid working model. You will get to be your best at Davy.  

Values and Culture  

Exceptional client outcomes delivered by a world class team, underpinned by our core Davy values – One Team, Client Success, and Proud Legacy.   

Important Information 

Davy is an equal opportunities employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We value diversity in both background and experience, and even if you don’t meet all of the requirements outlined in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. We review all applications received. As part of our commitment to creating an accessible environment, we want to ensure that everyone has an equal opportunity to participate in the interview process.