Principal/Director, Data Analytics Consulting (Financial Services)

Quick Facts

Principal/Director role focused on Data Analytics and AI consulting for Financial Services clients in Europe. Partner with C-level executives, shape offering strategy, and oversee delivery of enterprise data transformations with regulatory and compliance guidance.

Description

Serve as a trusted partner to senior Financial Services executives (CTOs, CIOs, Managing Directors, Regional VPs) across data strategy, enterprise platform builds, and AI transformation—from use-case selection through to production and adoption. Lead the Financial Services Data & Analytics offering portfolio in Europe, including capability/team buildout and go-to-market strategy, while managing key engagements from sales and RFP/RFQ/RFI through delivery oversight. You’ll guide executives by deep-diving into their Enterprise IT & Data landscape to propose optimal, feasible solutions.

Responsibilities

• Partner with client executives on Data & AI initiatives: data strategy, enterprise platform builds, and AI transformation to adoption
• Contribute to the evolution of Financial Services Data & Analytics offerings and act as a regional go-to person
• Own RFP/RFQ/RFI responses (winning strategy, response structure, and storytelling)
• Manage the FS project portfolio and provide regular delivery oversight for key engagements
• Build and maintain long-term client relationships centered on value delivery
• Lead initial phases of strategic engagements (program vision, success definition, team formation, governance)
• Advise delivery teams on regulatory and compliance requirements in financial services, including controls and evidence for AI-enabled solutions
• Coach and mentor next-gen consultants in FS Data & Analytics

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 act as trusted advisor to C-level stakeholders
• Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Applied Mathematics, or related field (preferred)
• Deep understanding of banking/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, model risk management
• Expertise implementing modern data platforms on AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Familiarity with Databricks and other enterprise data platforms
• Strong understanding of data architecture and enterprise-scale management: data modeling, governance, lineage, observability, real-time processing
• Ability to translate business challenges into data and AI solutions and advise executives on strategy, feasibility, risks, and value realization
• Experience with modern AI capabilities: Machine Learning, RAG, Agentic Systems, multimodal AI
• Understanding of AI governance and deployment in regulated environments (human oversight, explainability, auditability)
• 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 transformation delivery
• Strong computer science fundamentals: algorithms, data structures, search technologies, distributed systems
• Advanced English proficiency (C1) with exceptional written and verbal communication
• German language skills are a strong plus

Benefits

• Hybrid-by-design; option to work remotely within Poland
• Opportunity 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 with a 15% discount
• Benefits package (health insurance, multisport, shopping vouchers) and referral bonuses up to $2,000
• Supportive workspaces and social/well-being events
• Benefits apply to employees only; contractors possible under individually agreed B2B terms