Data Strategy & Advisory Leader (Managing Principal)

Build strategies. Shape change. Lead enterprise data transformation.

The Role

We are seeking a visionaryData Strategy & Advisory Leader atManaging Principal level to shape the future of data in financial services. You will lead the design, delivery, and scaling of enterprise-wide data strategies for tier-one banks, insurers, and investment firms — helping them unlock the value of their data and meet the demands of an ever-evolving regulatory and digital landscape.

This is not just about advising — it’s aboutowning the transformation agenda: defining innovative propositions, leading complex consulting engagements, inspiring cross-disciplinary teams, and driving commercial growth. You’ll be at the forefront of modern data strategy, governance, analytics, and AI adoption, while mentoring the next generation of data leaders.

What You’ll Do

• Design and operationalise enterprise data strategies that enable business transformation across banking, insurance, and investment sectors.
• Lead high-impact consulting engagements in data governance, literacy, quality, regulatory response, and analytics-driven decision-making.
• Shape new market propositions in data consulting, including the adoption of AI, advanced analytics, and cloud-based data platforms.
• Drive process modernisation — from business analysis to technical design, solution implementation, and long-term optimisation.
• Build trusted senior stakeholder relationships, influencing strategic decisions and securing follow-on mandates.
• Scale data capabilities across internal teams and client organisations, ensuring consistent, high-quality outcomes.
• Contribute tothought leadership, industry events, and internal innovation initiatives.

What We’re Looking For

• 8+ years of senior-level consulting experience in financial services, with a strong data strategy and advisory focus.
• Proven expertise across thefull data lifecycle, supported by frameworks such as DAMA DMBOK, DCAM, or CDMC.
• Deep understanding ofenterprise data transformation and practical experience in implementingmodern data management solutions.
• Experience inbusiness development — from proposition design to pipeline growth and client relationship management.
• Hands-on involvement inagile consulting projects, and the ability to navigate complex analytical challenges with ease.
• Strong communication andinfluencing skills across senior business and technical stakeholders.
• Fluency in German andEnglish 

Bonus Points For

• Familiarity withdata regulations such as BCBS 239, CCAR, Solvency II.
• Working knowledge ofSQL, Python, and related data analytics methods and tools.
• Experience applyingAI solutions in financial services.
• Formal certifications indata governance, architecture, or strategy.
• Background in leading large, multi-disciplinary delivery teams.

Why Join Us

• Deliver high-impact,transformational data strategies for leading financial institutions.
• Work in acollaborative, entrepreneurial culture where your ideas shape the future.
• Accesscontinuous learning, training, and industry certifications.
• Influence not only client outcomes but also thestrategic direction of our data practice.
• Be part of a team that’s redefining thefuture of digital financial services.
• Capco’s#BeYourselfAtWork culture means we celebrate individuality and work in an environment where diverse perspectives truly drive results.

If you’re ready tolead transformation, challenge the status quo, and leave a lasting impact on the financial services data landscape, we’d like to hear from you.