Principal Area Lead - Advanced Analytics The Opportunity We're seeking an exceptional Principal Area Lead to drive advanced analytics capability for a major Australian financial institution. This is a high-impact leadership role managing 30 analytics professionals and partnering directly with executive stakeholders to deliver transformational business outcomes. What You'll Do Lead and develop a team of 30 advanced analytics professionals across multiple squads Drive analytics strategy that delivers measurable commercial value and competitive advantage Partner with senior business leaders to translate complex problems into analytical solutions Build and scale analytics capability through talent development and modern ways of working Champion advanced analytics methodologies including traditional and emerging AI capabilities Work collaboratively across product, technology, and business functions in a matrix environment What You'll Bring Essential: Proven leadership of large teams (30) with strong people development track record Demonstrated transformation leadership in complex financial services environments Strong commercial acumen - ability to connect analytics to tangible business value Deep expertise in advanced analytics methodologies, traditional AI, and emerging AI capabilities Experience working in agile, cross-functional organizations Highly Valued: Credit risk analytics experience (pricing, risk modelling) Home buying domain knowledge within financial institutions Understanding of modern data platforms (AWS, data warehousing, data consumption patterns) This is a rare opportunity to shape analytics strategy at scale within one of Australia's most sophisticated financial institutions.