Principal / Director, Data Analytics Consulting (Financial Services)

Quick Facts

• Senior leadership role for Financial Services data and AI initiatives
• Advisory, offering leadership, and program delivery oversight

Description

Lead data and AI transformation programs for Financial Services clients, acting as a trusted advisor to C-level executives. Own and evolve the Financial Services analytics offering in Europe, including capability and team build-out, go-to-market strategy, and delivery oversight for key engagements.

Responsibilities

• Partner with executives on Data & AI initiatives: data strategy, enterprise platform builds, and AI transformation to production
• Contribute to the evolution of Financial Services D&A offerings and act as the go-to person in the region
• Own RFP/RFQ/RFI responses, including winning strategy, formal structure, and storytelling
• Manage the Financial Services project portfolio and provide delivery oversight for key engagements
• Build long-term client relationships centered on value delivery
• Lead initial phases of strategic engagements: program vision and success criteria, forming the right team, and establishing governance
• Advise delivery teams on financial-sector regulatory and compliance requirements, including controls and evidence for AI-enabled solutions
• Coach and mentor next-gen consultants in FS D&A

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience in data, analytics, and technology consulting, including leadership roles (Senior Manager/Director or equivalent)
• Proven ability to lead large-scale data and AI transformation programs and advise C-level stakeholders
• Prefer a degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Applied Mathematics, or related field
• Deep understanding of banking and financial services: data models, processing systems, operating models, and key business KPIs
• Knowledge of regulatory and compliance frameworks: Basel 3.1 / CRR3, BCBS239, AML/AFC, DORA, EU AI Act, and model risk management
• Expertise in modern data platforms with implementation experience in AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Familiarity with Databricks and other enterprise data platforms
• Strong understanding of data architecture, data modeling, governance, lineage, observability, real-time processing, and enterprise-scale data management
• Ability to translate business challenges into data and AI solutions and advise executives on strategy, feasibility, risks, and value realization
• Experience across modern AI capabilities: Machine Learning, RAG, Agentic Systems, multimodal AI
• Understanding of AI governance, human oversight, explainability, auditability, and deployment considerations in regulated environments
• Proven experience leading discovery phases, defining governance frameworks, and delivering complex enterprise data programs
• Ability to establish target operating models, drive stakeholder alignment, and oversee end-to-end delivery
• Strong understanding of computer science fundamentals: algorithms, data structures, search technologies, distributed systems
• Advanced English proficiency (C1) with exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• German language skills are a strong plus

Benefits

• Hybrid work by design; option to work remotely within Poland; chance to work abroad up to 60 days annually
• Business-driven relocation opportunities
• Career development programs; thought leadership, mentoring, soft skills and well-being programs
• Certifications (Anthropic, Gemini, GCP, Azure, AWS); English classes
• Stable pay; Employee Stock Purchase Plan participation with a 15% discount
• Benefits package (health insurance, multisport, shopping vouchers)
• Referral bonuses up to $2,000
• Office perks (entertainment and relaxation zones, table tennis and football, free snacks, coffee)
• Corporate, social and well-being events
• Benefits apply to employees; contractors are also supported with B2B terms agreed individually