Data Analytics Principal​/Director

We are seeking an exceptional Data Analytics Principal/Director to serve as a trusted partner to senior client executives in Financial Services organizations. This role combines deep data and AI technology knowledge, strong consulting acumen, and proven program/delivery management expertise. You will lead our Financial Services Offering portfolio in Europe, build capabilities and teams, and spearhead key client engagements. If you can guide senior executives through complex data transformation initiatives by diagnosing their Enterprise IT and Data landscape and delivering optimal solutions, this role is ideal for you.

Req# The recruiting efforts for this position are intended to fill an existing vacancy for a new position.

Responsibilities Design and implement IT Financial Management models

Evolve existing Fin Ops capabilities into comprehensive Technology Value Management models

Define technology service costing models

Implement showback and chargeback mechanisms

Build IT financial governance frameworks

Improve technology planning, forecasting, and budgeting processes

Develop executive reports for CIOs, CFOs, and finance departments

Align technology consumption with business value generation

Establish IT financial planning processes and cost allocation models

Set financial governance mechanisms and define technology financial KPIs and metrics

Map technology cost taxonomies to applications, digital products, technology services, and business units

Apply consumption and cost attribution models

Integrate public cloud financial data and design continuous optimization models

Drive financial accountability practices for consuming units

Lead workshops with CIOs, CFOs, and business leaders

Translate technology costs into financial indicators understandable to executives

Identify opportunities for efficiency and spend rationalization Requirements
15+ years of progressive experience in data technology and consulting, with prior management roles (Senior Manager/Director) at financial institutions or consulting firms supporting financial services clients

Proven C-level consulting expertise with ability to function as a trusted advisor; hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP, including implementation track record and familiarity with Databricks Demonstrated experience in banking (investment or core banking) with deep understanding of data models, processing systems, regulations, and key banking KPIs; knowledge of Basel 2/3, BCBS 239, AML/AFC compliance frameworks

Strong grasp of data architecture, governance principles, data catalogs, observability frameworks, and ability to lead technical discussions at enterprise scale

Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Applied Mathematics, or similar quantitative field (highly valued)
We offer

Extended Healthcare with Prescription Drugs, Dental and Vision, and Healthcare Spending Account (Company Paid)
Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Paid)
Employee Assistance Program (Company Paid)
Telehealth (Company Paid)
Short-term Disability (Company Paid)
Long-Term Disability Paid Time Off (including vacation and sick days)
Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with Company match

Maternity/Parental/Adoption Leave Top-up Employee Stock Purchase Program Critical Illness Insurance Employee Discounts Unlimited access to Linked In learning solutionsEPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our clients, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn…