Consultant/Senior Consultant - Data Governance

Overview

Consultant/Senior Consultant – Data Governance at Capgemini Invent. Join our fast-growing Data-Driven Financial Risk & Compliance (DFRC) team to shape the future of risk and finance with cutting-edge technology, AI-powered models, and cloud-first data platforms.

Location: Glasgow, Manchester, London. Benefits include competitive packages and flexible working options.

Your Role

Join our DFRC team and help transform risk management from a reactive function into a strategic capability. 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 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.
• Versatility: The role requires experience in data governance but also invites capable team members to contribute to diverse data-driven projects, including agile delivery, requirements gathering, data analysis, stakeholder management, governance and compliance.

Your Profile

Professional Experience

We are looking for candidates who combine technical expertise, consultancy experience and leadership skills. The ideal candidate will demonstrate most or all of the following:

• Current experience in a consulting firm and/or Financial Services background (minimum 2 years of experience, dependent on grade) with evidence of effective stakeholder management to address business challenges.
• Experience across End-to-End Analytics / AI Transformation or Large-scale Deployments / Technology Implementation Programmes.
• Passion for data with demonstrated ability to solve complex problems using the latest tools and technologies to create innovative data-focused solutions.
• Ability to simplify complexity, tell compelling stories, and bring outcomes to life beyond 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 regulatory compliance.
• Proficiency with data management and governance tools (e.g., Informatica, Collibra, Talend); strong SQL skills for data analysis and governance.
• Familiarity with project governance tools and artifacts (e.g., JIRA, Epics, User Stories, Backlog).
• Practical experience with agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe).
• Storytelling and presentation skills for communicating technical concepts to diverse audiences.

For Senior Consultant candidates, additional requirements include:

• 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 budgets.

What you’ll love about working here

Our DFRC team is part of the wider Data & AI Factory within the Enterprise Data Analytics (EDA) team, transforming clients’ businesses with Data & AI to unlock business value. DFRC consultants engage in projects that transform financial operations and build expertise across risk-based decisioning, credit risk, financial crime and KYC/AML, data privacy, governance, and GenAI applications in financial services.

About Capgemini Invent

Capgemini is a global technology and transformation partner helping organizations transition to a digital and sustainable world. With 350,000 team members in 50+ countries, Capgemini leverages AI, cloud and data alongside industry expertise and partner ecosystems. The group reported 2024 global revenues of €22.1 billion.

Need to know

We promote inclusion and flexible working arrangements across the UK. We support wellbeing through mental health champions and wellbeing apps. Roles may require periods away from home with flexible location across London, Manchester or Glasgow.

CSR

We aim to use technology for positive social impact, reduce our carbon footprint, and improve access to a digital world. Capgemini Invent was recognized by the Ethisphere Institute as one of the world’s most ethical companies for the 10th year.

Job information

Firm: Capgemini Invent

Locations: Glasgow, Manchester, London

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