Data Advisory Lead - Consulting

Tenth Revolution Group; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 93,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in London is seeking a Data Advisory Lead at the Director Level to lead data initiatives for Tier 1 banking clients. The role focuses on strategic data advisory, stakeholder engagement, and transformation programmes. Candidates should have a strong track record in data strategy and banking sector experience. This permanent role includes a competitive salary package and offers flexibility with hybrid working.

Benefits

Flexible cash benefits

Up to 20% bonus

Career progression

Qualifications

• Strong track-record in data advisory, strategy, or management roles.
• Experience working for Consulting firms and significant banking sector experience.
• Deep understanding of FS business models, regulatory landscape, and data challenges.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic data initiatives for Tier 1 banks, aligning business goals with regulatory and technological change.
• Advise senior stakeholders and guide multi-disciplinary teams through complex transformation programmes.
• Shape enterprise data strategies, governance frameworks, and operating models.

Skills

Data advisory

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Tools

Snowflake

Databricks

Job description

Overview

Location: London (Hybrid - 2-3 days in office + client site as required)

Salary: Around £110,000 + flexible cash benefits + up to 20% bonus

Level: Director Level

We're working with a leading consultancy that's shaping the future of data in financial services. They're looking for a Data Advisory Lead to join their growing Financial Services practice at Director Level, and help Tier 1 banking clients unlock the full potential of their data.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead strategic data initiatives for Tier 1 banks, aligning business goals with regulatory and technological change.
• Advise senior stakeholders (CDO, CIO, CRO, CFO) and guide multi-disciplinary teams through complex transformation programmes.
• Shape enterprise data strategies, governance frameworks, and operating models.
• Engage in high-level conversations around AI, GenAI, and modern data platforms like Snowflake and Databricks - you don't need to be a deep technical SME, but you'll need to understand the landscape.
• Drive client growth by identifying opportunities, building relationships, and offering the right solutions - not just selling tech, but solving real business problems.

What We're Looking For

• Strong track-record in data advisory, strategy, or management roles.
• Experience working for Consulting firms and significant banking sector experience.
• Deep understanding of FS business models, regulatory landscape, and data challenges.
• Proven track record in delivering data transformation programmes.
• Strong knowledge of governance, architecture, and analytics platforms.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Why Apply

• Shape the future of data strategy in banking - this is the first role of its kind in the business, with incredible growth potential.
• Work with Tier 1 banking clients on high-impact transformation programmes.
• Join a dynamic, forward-thinking consultancy with a strong FS footprint.
• Enjoy a hybrid working model with flexibility and autonomy.
• Competitive salary package with excellent benefits and career progression.

Ready to lead the future of data in financial services? Apply now or reach out for a confidential conversation.

Please Note: This is a permanent role for UK residents only. This role does not offer Sponsorship. You must have the right to work in the UK with no restrictions. Some of our roles may be subject to successful background checks including a DBS and Credit Check.

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