Senior Consultant – Data‑Driven Financial Risk & Compliance (DFRC)

Capgemini Invent, a global transformation consultancy, invites you to join our fast‑growing & collaborative 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.

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration with variable component.
• Flexible benefits options, including wellbeing apps and mental health champions.
• Hybrid working model and flexible working arrangements.

Locations: Glasgow, Manchester, London.

Responsibilities

• 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 organizational 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, including expertise in agile delivery, requirements gathering, data analysis, stakeholder management, governance, and compliance.

Qualifications

• Current experience in a consulting firm and/or a 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 to solve complex problems and leverage the latest tools and technologies to create innovative data‑focused solutions.
• The ability to simplify complex storytelling and bring outcomes to life rather than just the steps to achieve them.

Technical & Analytical Skills

• Knowledge of data governance frameworks and best practices, including data stewardship, lineage, metadata management, and compliance with regulatory requirements; experience 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 analyze 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 and presentation skills with the ability to present technical and non‑technical concepts to a wide variety of audiences.

Senior Consultant Specific Requirements

• Exposure to 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 and participating in the commercial cycle, including defining project scope and agreeing on budgets.

What you’ll love about working here

Our DFRC team is part of the wider Data & AI Factory, and we pride ourselves on transforming clients’ businesses with tangible impact, setting industry standards and unlocking business value. We celebrate diversity, focus on client impact, invest in continuous learning, collaborate across Capgemini and partner ecosystems, and champion sustainability, inclusion, and the power of data for a better world. We have received the “Glassdoor Best Places to Work UK” accolade for four consecutive years.

What you need to know

At Capgemini we build inclusive environments where employees can bring their whole selves to work. Hybrid working with flexible arrangements is embedded in all that we do. All UK employees are eligible to request flexible working arrangements. Employee wellbeing is vital – we offer mental health champions, Thrive and Peppy wellbeing apps, and invest in sustainability initiatives. Please note you will be based in London, Manchester or Glasgow and must be fully flexible, including potential short‑notice travel.

About Capgemini Invent

Capgemini Invent is a global business and technology transformation partner that helps organisations accelerate their digital and sustainable transition, unlocking the value of technology across the enterprise. With more than 350,000 team members in 50+ countries, we deliver end‑to‑end services from strategy and design to engineering, powered by AI, cloud and data expertise.