Remote Strategic Data & AI Leader for Financial Services

EPAM Systems; Jersey City (NJ); Remote; USD 220,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare

Disability Insurance

Life and AD&D Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

LinkedIn learning solutions

401(k) matching

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Legal Plan

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Annual bonus program

Long-Term Incentive Program

Job summary

EPAM Systems is seeking a Data Analytics Principal/Director to partner with senior client executives in Financial Services. You will lead strategic data and AI initiatives, guide enterprise data strategy, and drive platform enablement across the portfolio, including Databricks and Azure implementations.

You will own complex pursuits, manage a multi-year project portfolio, and mentor the next generation of consultants, shaping governance and program success for financial services clients.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of data technology and consulting experience with prior management roles (Senior Manager/Director) at financial institutions or consulting firms.
• C-level consulting expertise with ability to serve as trusted advisor; hands-on experience with Databricks and Azure.
• Deep banking knowledge with data models, processing systems, Basel 2/3, BCBS 239, AML/AFC frameworks.
• Strong data architecture, governance, catalogs, and observability; lead enterprise-scale discussions.

Responsibilities

• Partner with C-level executives on strategic Data and AI initiatives, including data strategy and platform enablement.
• Own RFP/RFQ/RFI responses and lead strategic pursuits, including client storytelling.
• Manage the Financial Services project portfolio and build long-term client relationships focused on value delivery.
• Lead initial phases of engagements: establish vision, define success criteria, form teams, govern projects.
• Coach and mentor next-generation consultants in Financial Services Data and Analytics.

Skills

C-level consulting

Data strategy

Client storytelling

Leadership

Mentoring

Education

Degree in Computer Science/ IT/ Applied Mathematics

Tools

Databricks

Azure

Cloud providers

Job description

EPAM Systems is seeking a Data Analytics Principal/Director to partner with senior client executives in Financial Services. You will lead strategic data and AI initiatives, guide enterprise data strategy, and drive platform enablement across the portfolio, including Databricks and Azure implementations.

You will own complex pursuits, manage a multi-year project portfolio, and mentor the next generation of consultants, shaping governance and program success for financial services clients.