Data advisory lead

This role is ideal for a data leader who thrives at the intersection of business strategy, data innovation, and regulatory compliance. You will work with Tier 1 banks, to design and implement data strategies that drive transformation, mitigate risk, and unlock business value.

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior executives (CDOs, CIOs, CROs, CFOs) on data-driven transformation.
• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver complex enterprise data initiatives and transformation programs.
• Conduct executive workshops, board-level presentations, and strategic briefings to align stakeholders.
• Craft and deliver persuasive pitches to senior leadership to secure buy-in for data initiatives.
• Design and execute data-driven pricing strategies to enhance revenue and profitability.
• Develop enterprise-wide data strategies aligned with business objectives and compliance mandates.
• Conduct maturity assessments and gap analyses across data governance, architecture, and analytics.
• Define and implement data operating models, target architectures, and transformation roadmaps.
• Establish data governance frameworks (e.g., DAMA, DCAM) and define stewardship roles and KPIs.
• Support deployment of metadata management, data lineage, and cataloging tools across platforms.

Your Profile:

• 15+ years of experience in data advisory, data strategy, or data management roles.
• 8-10 years of experience working within consulting for financial services institutions.
• Deep understanding of financial services business models, regulatory landscape, and data challenges.
• Proven track record of delivering data transformation programs in complex environments.
• Strong knowledge of data governance, data architecture, and analytics platforms.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and presentation skills.
• Experience working in or with consulting firms, Big 4, or boutique advisory practices.