Data Strategy & Advisory Leader - Banking & Payments

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<p data-start="177" data-end="330"><strong data-start="177" data-end="244">Data Strategy & Advisory Leader – Banking & Payments (Managing Principal)<br></strong><br data-start="244" data-end="247"><strong>Location:</strong> London (Hybrid) | <strong data-start="275" data-end="292">Practice Area</strong>: Data & Analytics | <strong>Type: </strong>Permanent</p> <p data-start="332" data-end="412"><strong data-start="332" data-end="412">Redefine payments with data. Lead strategy. Deliver transformational change.</strong></p> <p data-start="414" data-end="816"><strong data-start="414" data-end="426">The Role<br></strong><br data-start="426" data-end="429">Capco is seeking a seasoned Managing Principal to grow our Data Strategy & Advisory capabilities within the Payments domain. You will lead innovative data transformation programmes for global financial institutions, shape industry-leading propositions and mentor multidisciplinary teams - delivering measurable business value in one of the most dynamic sectors of the financial ecosystem.</p> <p data-start="818" data-end="838"><strong data-start="818" data-end="836">What You’ll Do</strong></p> <ul data-start="839" data-end="1331"> <li data-start="839" data-end="930"> <p data-start="841" data-end="930">Define and operationalise enterprise-level Banking & Payments data strategies for leading clients</p> </li> <li data-start="931" data-end="1040"> <p data-start="933" data-end="1040">Spearhead business development efforts including pipeline growth, sales strategy and proposition shaping</p> </li> <li data-start="1041" data-end="1144"> <p data-start="1043" data-end="1144">Lead mixed Capco-client delivery teams focused on governance, data literacy, tooling and analytics</p> </li> <li data-start="1145" data-end="1234"> <p data-start="1147" data-end="1234">Strengthen Capco’s Payments presence through thought leadership and market networking</p> </li> <li data-start="1235" data-end="1331"> <p data-start="1237" data-end="1331">Mentor and grow high-performing teams, championing a culture of collaboration and innovation</p> </li> </ul> <p data-start="1333" data-end="1361"><strong data-start="1333" data-end="1359">What We’re Looking For</strong></p> <ul data-start="1362" data-end="1808"> <li data-start="1362" data-end="1452"> <p data-start="1364" data-end="1452">8+ years of data consulting experience, with at least 5 years in the Banking & Payments industry</p> </li> <li data-start="1453" data-end="1532"> <p data-start="1455" data-end="1532">Deep experience advising C-suite stakeholders on strategic data initiatives</p> </li> <li data-start="1533" data-end="1626"> <p data-start="1535" data-end="1626">Strong commercial acumen and a track record in sales, proposals and business development</p> </li> <li data-start="1627" data-end="1717"> <p data-start="1629" data-end="1717">Expertise in data frameworks (e.g., DAMA DMBOK, DCAM, CDMC) and tooling implementation</p> </li> <li data-start="1718" data-end="1808"> <p data-start="1720" data-end="1808">Proven delivery leadership across complex transformations in multi-client environments</p> </li> </ul> <p data-start="1810" data-end="1832"><strong data-start="1810" data-end="1830">Bonus Points For</strong></p> <ul data-start="1833" data-end="2242"> <li data-start="1833" data-end="1914"> <p data-start="1835" data-end="1914">Practical experience with data tools such as Collibra, Ataccama or Solidatus</p> </li> <li data-start="1915" data-end="1999"> <p data-start="1917" data-end="1999">Engagements involving ESG, digital payments innovation or regulatory compliance</p> </li> <li data-start="2000" data-end="2087"> <p data-start="2002" data-end="2087">Experience scaling internal capabilities and leading talent development initiatives</p> </li> <li data-start="2088" data-end="2170"> <p data-start="2090" data-end="2170">Familiarity with open banking, ISO 20022, or payment modernisation initiatives</p> </li> <li data-start="2171" data-end="2242"> <p data-start="2173" data-end="2242">Formal certifications in data strategy, governance or architecture</p> </li> </ul> <p data-start="2244" data-end="2264"><strong data-start="2244" data-end="2262">Why Join Capco</strong></p> <ul data-start="2265" data-end="2630"> <li data-start="2265"…