Data Strategy & Advisory Leader – Wealth & Asset Management (Managing Principal)
Location: London (Hybrid) | Practice Area: Data & Analytics | Type: Permanent
Transform asset intelligence. Lead data innovation. Drive strategic outcomes.
The Role
Capco is hiring a Managing Principal to lead our Data Strategy & Advisory team within the Wealth & Asset Management (WAM) domain. This is a key leadership opportunity to build client partnerships, define enterprise data strategies, and scale Capco’s data capabilities. You’ll help shape and deliver high-impact transformations for WAM clients across data management, analytics, and digital enablement.
What You’ll Do
Define and deliver enterprise-wide data strategies for leading WAM clients
Shape new data propositions, lead account planning, and grow Capco’s WAM data portfolio
Mobilise and oversee large-scale delivery teams across advisory and implementation
Drive market-facing thought leadership and build Capco’s presence in the WAM data space
Mentor team members, embedding a culture of strategic excellence and inclusive collaboration
What We’re Looking For
8+ years of data consulting experience, with at least 5 in Wealth & Asset Management
Demonstrated C-suite engagement and data advisory expertise in enterprise settings
Strong commercial track record in business development and pipeline execution
Deep knowledge of frameworks like DAMA DMBOK, DCAM, or CDMC and the end-to-end data ecosystem
Experience leading multi-disciplinary delivery teams in complex transformation environments
Bonus Points For
Experience delivering or advising on regulatory, ESG or client data modernisation in WAM
Familiarity with investment data platforms or front-to-back-office transformation initiatives
Record of public speaking, published insights, or proposition development in WAM data
Certifications in data governance, data architecture or programme management
Proven success in building and scaling consulting teams across domains
Why Join Capco
Deliver high-impact technology solutions for Tier 1 financial institutions
Work in a collaborative, flat, and entrepreneurial consulting culture
Access continuous learning, training, and industry certifications
Be part of a team shaping the future of digital financial services
Help shape the future of digital transformation across FS & Energy.
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: Take your pick - workshops, certifications, e-learning - your growth, your way. Also, Business Coach assigned from Day One: Get one-on-one guidance to fast-track your goals and accelerate your development.
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 making our recruitment process accessible and straightforward for everyone. If you need any adjustments at any stage, just let us know – we’ll be happy to help. We value each person’s unique perspective and contribution. At Capco, we believe that being yourself is your greatest strength. Our #BeYourselfAtWork culture encourages individuality and collaboration – a mindset that shapes how we work with clients and each other every day.
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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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