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Consultant/Senior Consultant - Data Governance

Capgemini Invent
Manchester
2 days ago
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About Capgemini Invent

Capgemini Invent is a global business and technology transformation partner, delivering innovative solutions that blend strategic, creative and scientific capabilities. We collaborate closely with clients to deliver cutting‑edge solutions in areas such as data & AI, client transformation, and sustainability.


Your Role

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.


Responsibilities

  • Partner with business and data teams to understand data requirements, define data ownership, and ensure governance policies are effectively applied.
  • Implement and support data governance and data quality initiatives, ensuring compliance with organisational policies and regulatory standards.
  • Develop and maintain a comprehensive data and records governance framework aligned with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
  • Manage and maintain metadata to enhance data discoverability, consistency and accuracy.
  • Conduct data validation and quality checks to ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to governance standards.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 2 years of consulting experience or a financial services background, with demonstrable stakeholder management skills.
  • Experience across end‑to‑end analytics/AI transformation or large‑scale deployment programmes.
  • A passion for data and the ability to solve complex problems using the latest tools and technologies.
  • Strong storytelling skills; the ability to translate technical outcomes into clear, impactful business narratives.

Technical and Analytical Skills

  • Knowledge of data governance frameworks, stewardship, lineage, metadata management and regulatory compliance.
  • Proficiency with data governance tools such as Informatica, Collibra or Talend, and SQL for analysing data structures.
  • Experience with project governance tools (e.g., JIRA, EPIC, User Stories, Backlog) and agile methodologies like Scrum, Kanban or SAFe.
  • Excellent presentation skills to communicate both technical and non‑technical concepts.

Senior Consultant Specific Requirements

  • Exposure to regulatory requirements such as GDPR, CCPA, BCBS 239 or Solvency II and their impact on data governance strategies.
  • Experience in records management and data privacy frameworks.
  • Demonstrated people management or product‑owner experience.
  • Commercial cycle experience, including defining project scope, budgets and agreements.

What You’ll Love About Working Here

Our DFRC team is part of the wider Data & AI Factory within the Enterprise Data Analytics (EDA) practice, tackling projects that transform financial operations. The team focuses on risk‑based analytics, credit risk, financial crime, KYC/AML, data privacy, governance and GenAI applications in financial services.


Capgemini Invent’s culture values diversity, client focus, continuous learning, collaboration, community building, and a commitment to sustainability and inclusion.


As a Team

  • We value diversity and actively foster inclusive teams.
  • Our work impacts client data culture and operations.
  • We support learning and development across analytics, data and AI.
  • Collaboration with Capgemini, Cambridge Consultants and other partners amplifies our impact.
  • We build analytics and AI products through functional and industry communities.
  • We use AI & analytics to improve sustainability, address climate change and champion inclusion.

Need to Know

Capgemini provides flexible working arrangements with a focus on hybrid models and wellbeing initiatives such as Mental Health Champions and wellbeing apps. Locations include London, Manchester and Glasgow, with flexibility for short‑notice relocations.


We offer a competitive remuneration package with variable elements, flexible benefits, and opportunities for career advancement within the EDA practice.


Seniority Level & Employment Type

Mid‑Senior level | Full‑time


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