Principal / Director, Data Analytics Consulting (Financial Services)

Quick Facts

• Role focused on leading Data & AI initiatives for Financial Services clients as a trusted advisor to senior executives
• Own and evolve the Financial Services Data & Analytics offering portfolio across Europe, including go-to-market and delivery oversight

Description

Lead and scale consulting engagements that transform client data and enable AI transformation into production. Partner with C-level stakeholders on data strategy, enterprise platform builds, and AI initiatives from use-case selection through adoption. You will also drive the evolution of Financial Services D&A offerings and oversee delivery across a project portfolio while ensuring regulatory and compliance readiness.

Responsibilities

• Advise client executives on Data & AI initiatives (data strategy, enterprise platform builds, AI transformation from use-case selection to adoption)
• Contribute to the development and evolution of Financial Services Data & Analytics offerings; act as a regional go-to person
• Own RFP/RFQ/RFI responses, including winning strategy, response structure, and storytelling
• Manage the Financial Services project portfolio and provide delivery oversight for key engagements
• Build and maintain long-term client relationships centered on value delivery
• Lead strategic engagement kickoff phases: program vision/success definition, team formation, and governance setup
• Consult delivery teams on financial-sector regulatory and compliance requirements, including controls and evidence for AI-enabled solutions
• Coach and mentor next-gen consultants in Financial Services 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
• Deep understanding of banking and financial services (data models, processing systems, operating models, KPIs)
• Knowledge of regulatory/compliance frameworks: Basel 3.1 / CRR3, BCBS239, AML/AFC, DORA, EU AI Act, 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 on strategy, feasibility, risks, and value realization
• Experience across modern AI capabilities: Machine Learning, RAG, Agentic Systems, multimodal AI
• Understanding AI governance in regulated environments (human oversight, explainability, auditability, deployment considerations)
• 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 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 plus

Benefits

• Growth opportunities: career development programs, thought leadership, mentoring, soft skills and well-being programs, certifications (Anthropic, Gemini, GCP, Azure, AWS), English classes
• We cover it all: stable pay, Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 15% discount, health insurance and other benefits, referral bonuses up to $2,000
• Team & culture: supportive team and agile, startup-like culture; hybrid work with remote opportunity within Poland; chance to work abroad up to 60 days annually; business-driven relocation opportunities