Data Strategy & Advisory Leader (Managing Principal)

About This Opportunity

We are representing a confidential financial services consulting organization in their search for a Data Strategy & Advisory Leader at Managing Principal level. This is a remote leadership role focused on designing and delivering enterprise-wide data strategies for tier-one financial institutions including banks, insurers, and investment firms.

In this role, you will own the transformation agenda—defining innovative propositions, leading complex consulting engagements, inspiring cross-disciplinary teams, and driving commercial growth. You'll work at the forefront of modern data strategy, governance, analytics, and AI adoption while mentoring the next generation of data leaders.

Responsibilities

• Design and operationalize 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 modernization from business analysis through technical design, solution implementation, and long-term optimization
• Build trusted senior stakeholder relationships, influencing strategic decisions and securing follow-on mandates
• Scale data capabilities across internal teams and client organizations, 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 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 with the ability to navigate complex analytical challenges
• Strong communication and influencing skills across senior business and technical stakeholders
• Fluency in both German and English is required

Highly Valued:

• 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 leading large, multi-disciplinary delivery teams

How We Work With You

Candidates apply directly through Get A Job.ai. Our talent team will conduct an initial screening to understand your background and fit for this role. We then submit qualified candidates to our client for consideration. Please do not contact the client directly—we manage all communication throughout the interview process to ensure a smooth experience for everyone involved.

Pay

Compensation details will be discussed during the screening process based on experience and qualifications.

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