Data Science Manager
Location: London (Hybrid) | Practice Area: Data & Analytics | Type: Permanent
Shape intelligent solutions. Lead with insight. Drive data innovation.
The Role
We’re looking for a Data Science Manager to lead innovative projects that apply data, AI, and machine learning to solve complex challenges across financial services. You’ll guide talented data professionals, collaborate closely with business stakeholders, and drive impactful, scalable solutions that deliver measurable business value.
What You’ll Do
- Lead data science teams to design, develop, and deploy advanced machine learning and AI solutions.
- Drive the adoption of cutting-edge technologies including generative AI, LLMs, and agentic AI frameworks.
- Collaborate with business and technology teams to align technical outcomes with strategic goals.
- Provide thought leadership and best practices across the data science lifecycle, from exploration to deployment.
- Mentor and develop data professionals, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
What We’re Looking For
- Proven experience leading the delivery of data science or AI projects from concept to production.
- Strong knowledge of Python and core ML libraries (e.g., spaCy, NumPy, SciPy, Transformers).
- Understanding of big data and cloud technologies (Spark, Hadoop, Azure, AWS, or GCP).
- Deep expertise in MLOps principles, scalable model deployment, and model governance.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to translate data insights into business value.
Bonus Points For
- MSc or PhD in a numerate discipline.
- Experience in Banking or Financial Services.
- Exposure to GenAI, LLMs, and intelligent agent workflows.
- Experience with DevOps, CI/CD, and productionising ML systems.
- A passion for mentoring and developing early-career data talent.
Why Join Capco
- Deliver innovative, high-impact data solutions for Tier 1 financial institutions.
- Work in a collaborative, entrepreneurial consulting environment.
- Access continuous learning, training, and industry certifications.
- Join a growing global Data Practice of 800+ experts driving transformation.
- Be part of a culture where individuality, creativity, and collaboration are celebrated.
We offer a competitive, people-first benefits package designed to support every aspect of your life:
- Core Benefits: Discretionary bonus, competitive pension, health insurance, life insurance and critical illness cover.
- Mental Health: Easy access to CareFirst, Unmind, Aviva consultations, and in-house first aiders.
- Family-Friendly: Maternity, adoption, shared parental leave, plus paid leave for sickness, pregnancy loss, fertility treatment, menopause, and bereavement.
- Family Care: 8 complimentary backup care sessions for emergency childcare or elder care.
- Holiday Flexibility: 5 weeks of annual leave with the option to buy or sell holiday days based on your needs.
- Continuous Learning: Minimum 40 hours of training annually-choose workshops, certifications, or e-learning-your growth, your way. Business Coach assigned from Day One for one-on-one guidance.
- Healthcare Access: Convenient online GP services.
- Extra Perks: Gympass (Wellhub), travel insurance, Tastecard, season ticket loans, Cycle to Work, and dental insurance.
Inclusion at Capco
We’re committed to a barrier-free, inclusive recruitment process. If you need any adjustments at any stage, just let us know -we’ll be happy to help. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. At Capco, we value the difference you make, and the differences that make you. Our #BeYourselfAtWork culture champions diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we bring a collaborative mindset to everything we do #LI-DNI
Skills Required
- Proven experience leading the delivery of data science or AI projects from concept to production
- Strong knowledge of Python and core ML libraries (spaCy, NumPy, SciPy, Transformers)
- Understanding of big data and cloud technologies (Spark, Hadoop, Azure, AWS, or GCP)
- Deep expertise in MLOps principles, scalable model deployment, and model governance
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- MSc or PhD in a numerate discipline
- Experience in Banking or Financial Services
- Exposure to GenAI, LLMs, and intelligent agent workflows
- Experience with DevOps, CI/CD, and productionising ML systems
- Passion for mentoring and developing early-career data talent
What the Team is Saying
Capco Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health, dental, and vision coverage are described as solid with low copays and a good variety of choices, complemented by mental‑health resources, an EAP, and wellbeing events. Company materials emphasize global availability of these supports.
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Parental & Family Support — Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave are highlighted, with several months of maternity leave noted in the U.S. in some accounts. Additional paid leave is called out for life events such as pregnancy loss, fertility treatment, menopause, and bereavement.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — A global wellbeing program, coaching/mentoring, mental‑health initiatives, and wellness reimbursements (e.g., gym, fitness) are positioned as core parts of the offering. Flexible working is emphasized alongside regionally tailored wellbeing events.
Capco Insights
What We Do
Capco, a Wipro company, is a global management and technology consultancy specializing in driving transformation in the energy and financial services industries. Capco operates at the intersection of business and technology by combining innovative thinking with unrivalled industry knowledge to fast-track digital initiatives for banking and payments, capital markets, wealth and asset management, insurance, and the energy sector. Capco’s cutting edge ingenuity is brought to life through its award-winning Be Yourself At Work culture and diverse talent. TRUSTED ADVISORS - Our collaborative and entrepreneurial approach position us as trusted long-term partners to our clients. DEEP EXPERTISE - Clients look to us for clear guidance, proven expertise, and the support they need to set their companies up for success. DISRUPTIVE SOLUTIONS- We do not provide off -the-shelf answers to clients’ challenges. Instead, we work in close collaboration to understand the issues, and craft disruptive, bespoke solutions. ACCOUNTABILITY AND OWNERSHIP - We recognize every client has distinct needs and expectations, and we take ownership and accountability for the solutions we design, build, and deliver.
Why Work With Us
We support and encourage an inclusive culture, entrepreneurial outlook and independent thinking. Capco is not about organizational charts and rigid hierarchies – we want all employees to feel that Capco is their firm to own and run. We believe diversity powers innovation. Be Yourself At Work (#BYAW) is an integral and underlying part of our culture
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