Consultant/Senior Consultant - Data Governance

Capgemini Invent; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in London is seeking a Data Governance Consultant to join their DFRC team. The ideal candidate should have experience in consulting, data governance, and strong stakeholder management skills. Key responsibilities include implementing data governance policies, collaborating with business and data teams, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. This role offers opportunities to work with advanced data solutions and be part of a diverse and inclusive team.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Wellbeing support

Continuous learning opportunities

Diversity and inclusion programs

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in consulting or Financial Services.
• Experience in End-to-End Analytics/AI Transformation.
• Ability to simplify complex concepts and storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Partner with teams to understand data requirements.
• Implement data governance and quality initiatives.
• Develop metadata management strategies.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Data governance expertise

Proficiency in SQL

Agile methodologies experience

Strong storytelling skills

Tools

Informatica

Collibra

Talend

JIRA

Job description

Capgemini Invent

At Capgemini Invent, we believe that difference drives change. As innovative transformation consultants, we blend strategic, creative, and scientific capabilities, collaborating closely with clients to deliver cutting-edge solutions. Join us to drive transformation tailored to our clients' challenges of today and tomorrow, informed and validated by science and data, superpowered by creativity and design, and underpinned by purpose-driven technology.

Your Role

Join our fast-growing & collaborative Data-Driven Financial Risk & Compliance (DFRC) team and shape the future of risk and finance! We harness cutting-edge technology, AI-powered models, and cloud-first data platforms to transform risk management from a reactive function into a strategic powerhouse that drives growth, resilience, and competitive edge. Be part of a dynamic and inclusive team redefining how businesses anticipate, manage, and capitalize on risk.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to demonstrate:

1. Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with business and data teams to understand data requirements, define data ownership, and ensure governance policies are effectively applied.
2. Data Governance: Implement and support data governance and data quality initiatives, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and regulatory standards.
3. Governance Framework Development: Develop and maintain a comprehensive data and records governance framework aligned with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
4. Metadata Management: Manage and maintain metadata to enhance data discoverability, consistency, and accuracy.
5. Data Quality Assurance: Conduct data validation and data quality checks to ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to governance standards.
6. While this role requires experience in data governance, we are looking for versatile team members capable of executing a diverse array of data-driven projects, including expertise in agile delivery, requirements gathering, data analysis, stakeholder management, governance, and compliance.

Your Profile

We seek candidates with a mix of technical expertise, consultancy experience, and leadership skills. The ideal candidate will demonstrate most or all of the following:

Professional Experience:

1. Current experience in a consulting firm and/or Financial Services background (minimum 2 years, dependent on grade) with effective stakeholder management.
2. Experience in End-to-End Analytics/AI Transformation or Large-scale Deployments/Technology Implementation Programs.
3. Passion for data, with the ability to solve complex problems and leverage latest tools & technologies for innovative solutions.
4. Ability to simplify complex concepts, storytelling, and bring outcomes to life.

Technical and Analytical Skills:

1. Knowledge of data governance frameworks, including data stewardship, lineage, metadata management, and regulatory compliance.
2. Proficiency in data management and governance tools such as Informatica, Collibra, or Talend. Understanding of SQL.
3. Familiarity with project governance tools like JIRA, Epic, User Story, Backlog.
4. Experience with agile methodologies such as Scrum, Kanban, or SAFe.
5. Strong storytelling and presentation skills for diverse audiences.

For Senior Consultant candidates, additional requirements include exposure to regulatory requirements (GDPR, CCPA, BCBS 239, Solvency II), records management, people management experience, and support in project scope and budget definitions.

What You’ll Love About Working Here

Our DFRC team is part of the wider Data & AI Factory within our Enterprise Data Analytics (EDA) team, transforming clients' businesses with Data & AI, setting industry standards, and unlocking business value. Grow your expertise, contribute meaningfully, and celebrate successes in a dynamic environment.

Our expertise spans risk-based decisioning & analytics, credit risk, financial crime, KYC/AML, data privacy, governance, and GenAI applications within financial services. We build strong client partnerships to address complex challenges and unlock opportunities across sectors.

• We value diversity and embrace the benefits of diverse teams.
• We focus on client impact, positively influencing data culture and operations.
• We are committed to continuous learning and development.
• We foster collaboration within and beyond Capgemini.
• We build communities around analytics and AI products and services.
• We believe data can drive a better world, using AI & analytics to improve sustainability, address climate change, and promote inclusion.

We are proud to have received the "Glassdoor Best Places to Work UK" accolade for four consecutive years. To learn more about working at Capgemini Invent, visit our Glassdoor page.

Need to Know

We actively promote inclusion and create environments where you can be your whole self. We support work-life balance with flexible working arrangements, and prioritize employee wellbeing through trained Mental Health Champions and wellbeing apps like Thrive and Peppy.

We are committed to social responsibility, reducing our carbon footprint, and improving access to digital resources. Recognized as one of the world's most ethical companies by the Ethisphere Institute for ten years, we do the right thing.

While the roles are based in London, Manchester, or Glasgow, flexibility in assignment location is required, including periods away from home.

Our remuneration package includes flexible benefits and a variable component based on grade and performance.

About Capgemini Invent

Capgemini is a global leader in business and technology transformation, helping organizations accelerate their digital and sustainable transitions. With over 55 years of heritage, 350,000 team members in more than 50 countries, and 2024 revenues of €22.1 billion, we leverage strengths in AI, cloud, data, and industry expertise to deliver end-to-end solutions that create tangible impact for our clients and society.