Principal/Director, Data Analytics Consulting for Financial Services

We are looking for an exceptional Data Analytics Principal/Director to serve as a trusted partner to senior client executives (CTOs, CIOs, Managing Directors, Regional VPs) in Financial Services organizations. This role combines three critical capabilities: deep data and AI technology knowledge, strong consulting acumen, as well as proven track record in program/delivery management. You will lead our Financial Services Offering portfolio in Europe, including the buildout of capabilities, teams, and go-to-market strategies in partnership with other EPAM teams, and spearhead key engagements from a sales, consulting, and delivery oversight perspective.

If you can go beyond PowerPoint and guide senior executives through complex data transformation initiatives by deep diving into their Enterprise IT & Data landscape and offering them optimal solutions, then this role is ideal for you!

Responsibilities

• Partner with client executives on key Data & AI initiatives, such as data strategy, enterprise-wide platforms build, and AI transformations
• Actively contribute to the development and evolution of Financial Services D&A offerings, act as a go-to person in the region
• Nurture opportunities; own RPF/RFQ/RFI responses including winning strategy, formal response structure, and storytelling
• Manage FS project portfolio, provide regular delivery oversight for key engagements
• Build and maintain long-term client relationship centered around value delivery
• Lead initial phases of strategic engagements, including setting up program vision and definition of success, forming the right team, and establishing governance
• Consult delivery teams on regulatory and compliance requirements in financial sector context
• Coach and mentor next-gen consultants in FS D&A

Requirements

• 15+ years of progressive experience in data technology and consulting
• Prior experience in management roles (Senior manager / Director / Senior director) at financial institutions, consulting agencies, or similar advisory organizations supporting financial services clients
• A degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Applied Mathematics, or similar quantitative fields is highly valued
• Solid knowledge of information theory, algorithms, data structures, search algorithms, etc.
• Client-facing expertise with the ability to position services, lead C-level discussions, and function as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders
• Experience with at least one major cloud environment (AWS, Azure, GCP), including implementation track record. Familiarity with Databricks and other cloud-agnostic data platforms
• Production experience leading discovery phases, establishing program governance, and managing complex data delivery programs
• Proven experience in banking (investment banking or core banking) with an understanding of data models, processing systems, and regulations. Familiarity with key banking KPIs and data structures
• Knowledge of industry-specific compliance and regulatory frameworks (Basel 2/3, BCBS 239, AML/AFC); understanding of risk management, CRO office operations, etc.
• Understanding of data modelling, different data lifecycle management approaches, and real-time processing
• Understanding of data governance principles, computational governance, data catalogs, and observability frameworks
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical discussions on an enterprise scale with senior stakeholders
• English level of minimum B2 (Upper-Intermediate) for effective communication

Benefits

• Opportunity to Engineer your Future and to drive the world’s digital transformation with top industry clients
• Personal development program that will allow you to be valued for your strengths
• Wide range of professional trainings and workshops
• Being part of a collaborative, fast-growing, and innovative design team
• Established and accelerated growth toward different career paths, competencies, and roles
• Broad projects variety and possible mobility between projects over the time
• Collaboration in a multicultural environment and exchange of best practices with colleagues around the world
• Varied social benefits, Sports, Transportation and Health programs
• Work-life balance and flexible schedule, team buildings and sport opportunities
• Modern office/collaboration spaces (incl. new Infinity Tower business center, Sofia)
• Hybrid By Design - we provide you with the best productivity options from the 2 worlds. Meet, socialize and enjoy F2F time with your colleagues, while working from the modern EPAM's office for a few days per week and benefit from the EPAM's virtual working environment - making you able to be productive and work from remote for the rest of the week