Data Strategy Consultant

Data Strategy Consultant
Joining Capco means joining an organization that is committed to an inclusive working environment where you're encouraged to #BeYourselfAtWork. We celebrate individuality and recognize that diversity and inclusion, in all forms, is critical to success. It's important to us that we recruit and develop as diverse a range of talent as we can and we believe that everyone brings something different to the table - so we'd love to know what makes you different.
ABOUT US
Capco is global technology and business consultancy with a focus on the financial services sector. We are passionate about helping our clients succeed in an ever-changing industry, combining innovative thinking with unique expert know-how.
Your Role
You'll be joining Middle East Capco's Data Strategy & Advisory team as a Data Strategy Consultant. You will use your deep data expertise to pioneer the formulation of focused, actionable and effective data strategies to sustainably deliver business outcomes for our clients.
Our projects vary in their nature, and your responsibilities will differ based on client requirements, but could include:

Scoping, mobilizing, and running the delivery of client data strategy and operating model projects, managing and coaching mixed Capco / client teams
Definition of the client's data strategy, including its vision, objectives, and key results (OKRs)
Managing the definition and mobilization of client data literacy and culture programmes
Heading up data maturity / capability assessments to provide a clear and objective assessment of client data capability levels
Overseeing the definition of the client's data Target Operating Model (TOM)
Directing the definition of data policies, standards and guidelines
Steering the development of the data strategy business case, and shaping strategic roadmaps
Running, structuring, and facilitating interviews and workshops to identify client pain points and their root causes
Reviewing existing client data processes, tooling, and governance, and providing recommendations to improve their effectiveness
Being the key advisor of data management solutions as part of data architecture reviews

You will also play a key role in developing the Data Strategy & Advisory capability within Capco, which may include:

Managing and running capability offerings or operational areas
Developing and sustaining excellent internal and external client and vendor partnerships
Identifying and researching business development opportunities on new or existing clients
Defining internal / external-facing thought leadership
Developing data methodologies and accelerators to enhance Capco's delivery capability
Developing and delivering training for Capco and client resources in data methodologies

Your Skills and Experience
To qualify for the role, you will have most of the following:

A minimum of 5 years' experience in Data Strategy and / or Data Management
Deep and extensive understanding of Data Strategy, Data Management, and Data Analytics principles
Experience structuring and running maturity assessments, eliciting & understanding client strategic aims, pain points, and requirements
Extensive experience in documenting current-state processes, roles & responsibilities and governance structures
Experience supporting the definition of data strategies, business cases and roadmaps
Proven experience running delivery teams
Solid experience in project scoping and management
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent stakeholder management skills
Extensive experience in simplifying complex concepts, with excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ideally, you will also bring:

A minimum of 5 years' consulting experience at a top-tier consultancy, or a similar internal data strategy role within a Financial Services organization
A background in Financial Services (e.g. banking, insurance, investment management)
Hands-on experience in data management tooling and data analytics implementation
A deep understanding of the challenges, opportunities and regulations facing the Financial Services industry
Up-to-date knowledge of industry best-practices within data management and analytics
Formal certification in data management methodologies or capability model

Data at Capco
Capco's global Data Practice of 800+ practitioners are an established team of data strategists, analysts, scientists, architects, and engineers who help client teams harness the power of data to drive insight, optimize performance, and commercialize data opportunities.
WHY JOIN CAPCO?
You will work on engaging projects with some of the largest banks in the world, on projects that will transform the financial services industry.
We offer:

A work culture focused on innovation and creating lasting value for our clients and employees
Ongoing learning opportunities to help you acquire new skills or deepen existing expertise
A flat, non-hierarchical structure that will enable you to work with senior partners and directly with clients
A diverse, inclusive, meritocratic culture
Enhanced and competitive family friendly benefits
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