Chief Data Officer (3944)

GBG

Atlanta, Georgia, United States Hybrid permanent

Posted: January 23, 2026

Quick Summary

The Chief Data Officer at GBG is responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of the company's data management systems, ensuring that they are secure, reliable, and scalable. This role requires a strong technical background in data management, with expertise in data governance and security. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in data architecture and data engineering, with a passion for ensuring that data is used to drive business outcomes.

Job Description

About GBG

Enabling safe and rewarding digital lives for genuine people, everywhere

We make it our mission to ensure more genuine people have digital access to opportunities, and businesses have access to more genuine people. Our technology draws on diverse and reliable data to create a single point of truth for identity and address verification.

With over 30 years of experience behind us our team and technology are focused on enabling safe and rewarding digital lives for everyone. Regardless of age, location or background, genuine people everywhere should be able to digitally prove who they are and where they live.

About the team and role

This newly created role will lead our Global Data Function, It will bring together data across the organisation developing and implementing a results driven strategy to transform GBG from an aggregator to a creator of data.

This role will sit alongside our CPO, CTO and partner with regional leaders to ensure the execution of strategies. The Chief Data Officer will define and execute GBG’s enterprise-wide data strategy, ensuring data becomes a core asset powering our products, services, and future innovation. This role will oversee all data created and produced by GBG, ensuring technical integrity, governance, and readiness for the future of AI.

A critical responsibility will be the creation of proprietary data assets that strategically differentiate GBG in the identity space and prepare us for the future of AI.

What you will do

• Drive and own data strategy & vision

• Develop and own GBG’s data strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Define a roadmap for data maturity, governance, and AI readiness.
• Treat data as a strategic asset across all products and services.
• Proprietary Data Assets
• Drive creation and curation of proprietary data assets that strengthen GBG’s position in identity verification and fraud prevention.
• Identify opportunities to monetize and leverage unique data sets for competitive advantage.
• Ensure proprietary data assets are secure, scalable, and ethically managed.
• Data Governance & Compliance
• Establish and enforce governance frameworks for quality, security, and compliance.
• Implement policies for stewardship, lifecycle management, and ethical use.
• Stay ahead of regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• AI & Future Readiness
• Prepare GBG’s data infrastructure for AI-driven capabilities.
• Identify opportunities for AI integration across products and services.
• Ensure architecture supports scalability and innovation.
• Cross-Functional Leadership
• Partner with Product and Technology leaders to embed data strategy into product development.
• Act as a trusted advisor to the executive team on data-driven decision-making.
• Drive cultural change toward data literacy and adoption.
• Team Leadership
• Build and lead a small, high-impact data team focused on strategy, governance, and enablement.
• Foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

Skills we're looking for

• Proven experience as Chief Data Officer, Head of Data Strategy, or similar leadership role.
• Deep expertise in data governance, architecture, and analytics.
• Strong understanding of AI technologies and data readiness for AI.
• Demonstrated success in creating proprietary data assets for strategic advantage.
• Exceptional ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive organizational change.

To find out more

As an equal opportunity employer, we are dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. Please inform your GBG Talent Attraction Partner if you require any reasonable adjustments to the interview process.

To chat to the Talent Attraction team and find out more about our benefits and why we’re a great place to work, drop an email to [email protected] and we’ll be in touch. You can also find out more about careers at GBG and check out our current opportunities at gbgplc.com/careers.

Unleash your potential and be part of our mission to power safe and rewarding digital lives.

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