Senior Consultant, Data Governance

About the team: 

Capco’s Data Team helps our clients transform every aspect of their business.  We are highly skilled at formulating data strategy, defining business and technology initiatives across the data management lifecycle, and aligning multi-year strategic roadmaps with client’s business goals. As digital technologies advance and regulations tighten, today’s consumers – and, therefore, today’s businesses – are becoming more aware of the importance of good quality data. We work to establish holistic ways to effectively manage data through the modern data supply chain and facilitate consumption through analytics, modelling, AI, machine learning, dashboarding, and reporting.  

About the Job: 

We are currently seeking a Senior Consultant to join our Data Practice, supporting the delivery of innovative data strategies and governance solutions for top-tier clients. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to high-impact projects, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and help shape the future of data management in the financial services industry. 

As a Senior Consultant, you will work closely with clients to assess data capabilities, design governance frameworks, and implement data management best practices. You’ll play a key role in delivering client engagements, supporting business development efforts, and contributing to the growth of our U.S. Data Practice. You’ll also collaborate with global teams on industry-defining initiatives, helping to drive consistency, innovation, and excellence across our offerings. 

We’re looking for someone who is passionate about data, thrives in a collaborative environment, and is eager to grow their consulting expertise while delivering meaningful outcomes for clients. 

What You’ll Get to Do: 

• Collaborate with clients to assess current data capabilities and develop strategic roadmaps for data governance and management.
• Design and implement data governance frameworks, including policies, standards, and stewardship models.
• Lead data quality initiatives, including profiling, cleansing, and monitoring to ensure data integrity and reliability.
• Support the development and deployment of data management tools such as data catalogs, dictionaries, and lineage solutions.
• Facilitate workshops and training sessions to promote data literacy and governance adoption across client organizations.
• Conduct gap analyses and maturity assessments using industry frameworks such as DCAM or DAMA-DMBOK.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between business objectives and data strategies.
• Provide thought leadership and contribute to internal knowledge sharing and practice development. 

What You’ll bring with You: 

• 5+ years of experience in data strategy, governance, and management roles 
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Systems, Data Science, or a related field.
• Strong experience working on the entire data management life-cycle
• Strong understanding of data governance frameworks, data quality processes, and regulatory compliance (e.g., GDPR, CCPA)
• Hands-on experience with data management tools such as Collibra, Informatica, Ataccama, or similar platforms
• Understanding of Data Management controls, procedures, and exit criteria
• Proficiency in SQL, Python, or other relevant programming languages
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and modern data architectures (data lakes, warehouses).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in fast-paced environments. 

 Why Capco? 

A career at Capco is a chance to help reshape the competitive landscape in financial services.  We launch new banks, transform existing ones, and help our clients navigate complex change.  As consultants, we work on the front-end business design all the way through to technology implementation. 

 We are the largest Financial Services focused consultancy in the world, serving everyone from global banks to emerging FinTechs, from strategy through digital transformation, design, business consulting, data and analytics, cyber, cloud, technology architecture, and engineering. 

Capco is a young and growing firm. We maintain an entrepreneurial spirit and growth mindset, and have minimal bureaucracy. We have no internal silos that get in the way of your career opportunities or  ability to focus on our clients and make a difference to the business.  We offer the opportunity for everyone to learn rapidly, take on tough challenges, and get promoted quickly. We take pride in our creative, collaborative, diverse, and inclusive culture, where everyone can #BYAW.   

 We offer highly competitive benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan, tuition reimbursement, and a work culture focused on innovation and creation of lasting value for our clients and employees.  

Ready to take the Next Step? 

 If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.  This is an opportunity to make a difference and contribute to a highly successful company with a significant growth trajectory.