Consultant​/Senior Consultant - Data Governance

Capgemini Invent

At Capgemini Invent, we believe difference drives change. As inventive transformation consultants, we blend our strategic, creative and scientific capabilities, collaborating closely with clients to deliver cutting‑edge solutions. Join us to drive transformation tailored to our client’s challenges of today and tomorrow. Informed and validated by science and data. Superpowered by creativity and design. All underpinned by technology created with purpose.

Join our fast‑growing & collaborative Data‑Driven Financial Risk & Compliance (DFRC) team and shape the future of risk and finance! We harness cutting‑edge technology, AI‑powered models, and cloud‑first data platforms to transform risk management from a reactive function into a strategic powerhouse‑driving growth, resilience, and competitive edge. Be part of a dynamic and inclusive team that’s redefining how businesses anticipate, manage, and capitalize on risk.

In this role you will have the opportunity to demonstrate the following:

• Stakeholder
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Partner with business and data teams to understand data requirements, define data ownership, and ensure governance policies are effectively applied.
• Data Governance:
  Implement and support data governance and data quality initiatives, ensuring compliance with organisational policies and regulatory standards.
• Governance Framework Development:
  Develop and maintain a comprehensive data and records governance framework aligned with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Metadata Management:
  Manage and maintain metadata to enhance data discoverability, consistency and accuracy.
• Data Quality Assurance:
  Conduct data validation and data quality checks to ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to governance standards.
• While this role requires experience in data governance, we are looking for versatile team members, capable of successfully executing a diverse array of data‑driven projects. This includes expertise in agile delivery, requirements gathering, data analysis, stakeholder management, governance, and compliance.

We are looking for candidates who bring a combination of technical expertise, consultancy experience, and leadership skills to excel in this role. The ideal candidate will demonstrate most or all of the following:

Professional

Experience:

• Current experience in a consulting firm and/or preferably Financial Services background (minimum 2 years of experience, dependent on grade) with evidence of effective stakeholder management to address business challenges.
• Experience working across various stages of End‑to‑End Analytics /AI Transformation or Large‑scale Deployments / Technology Implementation Programmes.
• Passionate about data with demonstrated ability in solving complex problems and leveraging the latest tools & technologies to create innovative data‑focused solutions.
• The ability to simplify the complex, storytelling and bring to life the outcomes rather than just the steps to achieve them.

Technical and Analytical

Skills:

• Knowledge of data governance frameworks and best practices, including data stewardship, data lineage, metadata management, and compliance with regulatory requirements. Experience in implementing and maintaining data governance policies and procedures.
• Proficiency in using data management and governance tools such as Informatica, Collibra, or Talend. Understanding of SQL to analyse data structures and ensure compliance with governance standards.
• Familiarity with project governance tools and artifacts for product delivery (e.g. JIRA, Epic and User Story, Backlog).
• Practical experience with agile methodologies such as Scrum, Kanban, or SAFe frameworks.
• Storytelling/presentation skills with the ability to present technical and non‑technical concepts to a wide variety of audiences.

For candidates applying for the Senior Consultant role, we additionally require:

• Exposure to some regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, BCBS 239, Solvency II) and their impact on data governance strategies.
• Records Management (data privacy framework).
• Demonstrated experience in people management, product owner or workstream management.
• Experience supporting…