# Data Strategy & Advisory Leader (Managing Principal) at Capco

Data Strategy & Advisory Leader (Managing Principal) at Capco in Germany - Frankfurt am Main. Posted September 4, 2025.

- Company: Capco
- Location: Germany - Frankfurt am Main
- Experience: 8+ years
- Posted: 2025-09-04
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/capco/jobs/7185459
- Source: https://jobmagic.ai/jobs/data-strategy-advisory-leader-managing-principal-capco-4vyp26

## Requirements

- 8+ years of senior-level consulting experience in financial services, with a strong data strategy and advisory focus.
- Proven expertise across the full data lifecycle, supported by frameworks such as DAMA DMBOK, DCAM, or CDMC.
- Deep understanding of enterprise data transformation and practical experience in implementing modern data management solutions.
- Experience in business development — from proposition design to pipeline growth and client relationship management.
- Hands-on involvement in agile consulting projects, and the ability to navigate complex analytical challenges with ease.
- Strong communication and influencing skills across senior business and technical stakeholders.
- Fluency in German and English

## Description

**Build strategies. Shape change. Lead enterprise data transformation.**

 

**The Role**

We are seeking a visionary **Data Strategy & Advisory Leader** at **Managing Principal** level to shape the future of data in financial services. You will lead the design, delivery, and scaling of enterprise-wide data strategies for tier-one banks, insurers, and investment firms — helping them unlock the value of their data and meet the demands of an ever-evolving regulatory and digital landscape.

This is not just about advising — it’s about **owning the transformation agenda**: defining innovative propositions, leading complex consulting engagements, inspiring cross-disciplinary teams, and driving commercial growth. You’ll be at the forefront of modern data strategy, governance, analytics, and AI adoption, while mentoring the next generation of data leaders.

 

**What You’ll Do**

- **Design and operationalise enterprise data strategies** that enable business transformation across banking, insurance, and investment sectors.

- **Lead high-impact consulting engagements** in data governance, literacy, quality, regulatory response, and analytics-driven decision-making.

- **Shape new market propositions** in data consulting, including the adoption of AI, advanced analytics, and cloud-based data platforms.

- **Drive process modernisation** — from business analysis to technical design, solution implementation, and long-term optimisation.

- Build trusted** senior stakeholder relationships**, influencing strategic decisions and securing follow-on mandates.

- **Scale data capabilities** across internal teams and client organisations, ensuring consistent, high-quality outcomes.

- Contribute to **thought leadership**, industry events, and internal innovation initiatives.

 

**What We’re Looking For**

- **8+ years** of senior-level consulting experience in financial services, with a strong data strategy and advisory focus.

- Proven expertise across the **full data lifecycle**, supported by frameworks such as DAMA DMBOK, DCAM, or CDMC.

- Deep understanding of **enterprise data transformation** and practical experience in implementing **modern data management solutions**.

- Experience in **business development** — from proposition design to pipeline growth and client relationship management.

- Hands-on involvement in **agile consulting projects**, and the ability to navigate complex analytical challenges with ease.

- Strong communication and **influencing skills** across senior business and technical stakeholders.

- **Fluency in German** and **English** 

 

**Bonus Points For**

- Familiarity with **data regulations** such as BCBS 239, CCAR, Solvency II.

- Working knowledge of **SQL, Python**, and related data analytics methods and tools.

- Experience applying **AI solutions** in financial services.

- Formal certifications in **data governance, architecture, or strategy**.

- Background in leading large, multi-disciplinary delivery teams.

 

**Why Join Us**

- Deliver high-impact, **transformational data strategies** for leading financial institutions.

- Work in a **collaborative, entrepreneurial culture** where your ideas shape the future.

- Access **continuous learning**, training, and industry certifications.

- Influence not only client outcomes but also the **strategic direction** of our data practice.

- Be part of a team that’s redefining the **future of digital financial services**.

- Capco’s **#BeYourselfAtWork culture** means we celebrate individuality and work in an environment where diverse perspectives truly drive results.

 

If you’re ready to **lead transformation, challenge the status quo, and leave a lasting impact** on the financial services data landscape, we’d like to hear from you.