Insights & Data (I&D) Advisory Lead

Capgemini; England; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology consultancy in the UK is seeking a Senior Data Advisory Lead with over 15 years of experience in data strategy and advisory roles. The successful candidate will lead data-driven initiatives for Tier 1 banks and engage with senior executives on transformation programs. Strong knowledge of financial services, data governance, and analytics is essential for this role, which offers a competitive salary and dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in data advisory, data strategy, or data management roles.
• 8-10 years of consulting experience for financial services.
• Deep understanding of financial services business models and regulatory challenges.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior executives on data-driven transformation.
• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver data initiatives.
• Design and implement enterprise-wide data strategies.

Skills

Data advisory

Data strategy

Data management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Tools

Data governance frameworks

Data architecture

Analytics platforms

Job description

Job Title: Insights & Data (I&D) Advisory Lead

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Choosing Capgemini means choosing a company where you will be empowered to shape your career in the way you’d like, where you’ll be supported and inspired by a collaborative community of colleagues around the world, and where you’ll be able to reimagine what’s possible. Join us and help the world’s leading organizations unlock the value of technology and build a more sustainable, more inclusive world.

Your Role:

• We are looking for a highly skilled and strategic Senior Data Advisory Lead with deep expertise in financial services to join the Insights and Data (I&D) FS practice.
• This role is ideal for a data leader who thrives at the intersection of business strategy, data innovation, and regulatory compliance. You will work with Tier 1 banks, to design and implement data strategies that drive transformation, mitigate risk, and unlock business value.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior executives (CDOs, CIOs, CROs, CFOs) on data-driven transformation.
• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver complex enterprise data initiatives and transformation programs.
• Conduct executive workshops, board-level presentations, and strategic briefings to align stakeholders.
• Craft and deliver persuasive pitches to senior leadership to secure buy-in for data initiatives.
• Design and execute data-driven pricing strategies to enhance revenue and profitability.
• Develop enterprise-wide data strategies aligned with business objectives and compliance mandates.
• Conduct maturity assessments and gap analyses across data governance, architecture, and analytics.
• Define and implement data operating models, target architectures, and transformation roadmaps.
• Establish data governance frameworks (e.g., DAMA, DCAM) and define stewardship roles and KPIs.
• Support deployment of metadata management, data lineage, and cataloging tools across platforms.

Your Profile:

• 15+ years of experience in data advisory, data strategy, or data management roles.
• 8-10 years of experience working within consulting for financial services institutions.
• Deep understanding of financial services business models, regulatory landscape, and data challenges.
• Proven track record of delivering data transformation programs in complex environments.
• Strong knowledge of data governance, data architecture, and analytics platforms.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and presentation skills.
• Experience working in or with consulting firms, Big 4, or boutique advisory practices.

About Capgemini

Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 350,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market-leading capabilities in AI, cloud, and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem. The Group reported 2023 global revenues of €22.5 billion.