Data Analytics & Architecture Capability Lead

Data Analytics & Architecture Capability Lead

Joining Capco implies becoming part of an organization that is committed to an inclusive workplace where you are encouraged to #BeYourselfAtWork. We celebrate individuality and recognize that diversity and inclusion, in all forms, is critical to success. It's important to us to recruit and develop as diverse a range of talent as possible and we believe everyone brings something different to the table - we're keen to know what sets you apart. Such differences might require adjustments in our processes to provide you the best platform for success, and we're ready to accommodate any reasonable needs you may have.

You'll find a section at the bottom of the application form to let us know of these adjustments, or you can directly mention them to your recruiter at any stage and they will be happy to help. 

ABOUT US

Capco is a global technology and business consultancy, focused on the financial services sector.

We are/have:

• Experts in the fields of Capital Markets, Insurance, Payments, Retail Banking, and Wealth & Asset Management.
• Deep insights into various financial services offerings including Finance, Risk and Compliance, Financial Crime, Core Banking etc.
• Dedication to growing our business and hiring the best talent to help us achieve this
• Focus on maintaining our nimble, agile, and entrepreneurial culture.

THE ROLE

We are currently seeking a Data Analytics & Data Architecture Capability Lead to play a vital role in driving the strategy and growth of our industry-recognized and award-winning Data Practice.

To be considered for this role, you must be a respected authority in the Data industry, with proven experience in successfully building, running, and scaling an analytics consulting business.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team of multi-disciplinary data practitioners, with whom you will collaborate to develop new business and deliver cutting-edge architecture, analytics, data science, and AI projects for top-tier Financial Services clients.

As a senior leader, you will help mature the management structures of existing teams that cover: Data Analytics, Data Science & Data Architecture

The role involves:

• Working with client teams to generate a pipeline of Analytics and Architecture work
• Creating and implementing 'go-to-market' strategies for core Data propositions
• Acting as a subject matter expert in client-facing roles for Data and non-Data clients, for both sales campaigns and successful project delivery.
• Acquisition and development of talent through recruitment, training, and skills analysis.
• Active management of resource supply and demand within the department.
• Managing the Data Lab & developing an accelerator to support sales and delivery.

You will be highly invested in the career development and mentoring/coaching of our consulting staff across the Senior Consultant – Managing Principal levels.

To support pipeline generation, you will work closely with various internal domain and account teams. You're expected to identify opportunities for Data Architecture/Analytics execution in terms of direct sale of related propositions or in the provision of technical skills to support non-data propositions.

To support the above, you will:

• Connect with Capco domain & account teams to aid in responding to RFPs/RFIs/ad hoc requests.
• Work closely with domain & account leadership teams to educate them on potential offerings and value-add opportunities.
• Identify any voids in Data Capability coverage & if present, develop plans to address them.

Your delivery will be viewed as critical to the role's success, with an expectation of being billable part-time (60-80%). Billability can be spread across multiple projects, as client engagement is key to maintaining market relevance.

Data at Capco

Capco’s global Data Practice of 800+ practitioners are a group of data strategists, analysts, scientists, architects, and engineers that helps client teams leverage the power of data to derive insights, boost performance, and commercialize data opportunities. We enable financial institutions to become data-driven by transforming their understanding and use of data to derive value. We translate strategy into action - designing, implementing, and deploying innovative data capabilities focusing on efficiency and scalability, and partnering with leading vendors and industry bodies.

Collaboration, enthusiasm, and encouragement are key to maintaining our culture in an environment where clients become colleagues. We are seeking a candidate who will empower the team, uphold high standards, grow the capability, and deliver customer-centric results.

Our clients and peers have voted us as the A-Team Best Consultancy in Data Management for consecutive years, recognizing our ability to identify and develop top data talent. In addition to this, we have won both the Best Consultancy (2022) in the British Banking Awards and the Best ESG Data & Technology Consultancy as part of the annual ESG Insight Awards.

WHY JOIN CAPCO? 

You will work on engaging projects with some of the world’s largest banks, on endeavors that will transform the financial services industry. 

We offer: 

• A workplace culture focused on innovation and creating lasting value for both our clients and employees
• Continual learning opportunities to help you either acquire new skills or deepen existing ones
• A flat, non-hierarchical structure that allows you to work with senior partners and directly with clients
• A diverse, inclusive, meritocratic culture
• Improved and competitive family-friendly benefits, including maternity/adoption/shared parental leave, and paid leave for sickness, pregnancy loss, fertility treatment, menopause, and bereavement.