Aimed at senior data science professionals with banking experience who can lead analytics projects and collaborate across teams.
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Original posting from Capco via Greenhouse
About Capco
Capco is a global technology and business consultancy focused exclusively on the financial services sector. We partner with leading banks and financial institutions to help them succeed in an increasingly data‑driven, regulated, and fast‑evolving industry.
At Capco, you’ll work on high‑impact analytics and transformation initiatives for some of the world’s largest financial services organizations. We foster an inclusive, entrepreneurial culture where individuality is celebrated and people are encouraged to #BeYourselfAtWork. Diversity, in all its forms, is fundamental to our success.
Role Overview
Capco is seeking a Senior Advanced Analytics / Data Science Lead to drive sophisticated analytics initiatives within large‑scale, data‑rich financial services environments.
This role is ideal for an experienced analytics professional who enjoys working at the intersection of data science, business strategy, and decision‑making. You will lead complex analytics workstreams, translate high‑volume data into actionable insights, and deliver scalable, insight‑driven solutions that drive measurable business outcomes across customer and business portfolios.
Key Responsibilities
Advanced Analytics & Modelling
Lead end‑to‑end advanced analytics initiatives, delivering optimization, growth, and risk insights across customer and business portfolios
Analyse large‑scale transactional and behavioural datasets to uncover opportunities for commercial performance and efficiency
Design, develop, validate, and deploy statistical and machine learning models to support strategic decision‑making
Conduct segmentation, lifecycle analysis, propensity modelling, and performance optimisation
Experimentation & Measurement
Design and evaluate robust experimentation and testing frameworks, including A/B testing and control groups
Establish methodologies for impact measurement and performance tracking
Data Engineering & Scalability
Prepare, transform, and structure large volumes of data for advanced modelling and analytics
Enhance and optimise analytical code and processes to ensure scalability, robustness, and efficiency
Insight Communication & Stakeholder Engagement
Translate complex analytical outcomes into clear, compelling, and actionable insights for senior stakeholders
Develop dashboards and reporting solutions to monitor performance and communicate trends
Support senior leadership through structured storytelling, insight summaries, and performance reporting
Collaboration & Thought Leadership
Partner with cross‑functional teams to embed analytics into business initiatives
Document methodologies and contribute to reusable analytical assets and best practices across Capco
Qualifications & Experience
Required
Degree (or higher) in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field
5–8+ years’ experience in advanced analytics, data science, or quantitative strategy roles
Strong foundation in statistical modelling, machine learning, and quantitative analysis
Hands‑on proficiency in SQL, Python, or equivalent analytics tools
Solid understanding of experimental design and causal inference
Proven ability to translate analytics into commercial and strategic recommendations
Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
Preferred
Experience in consulting, financial services, or large data‑driven organizations
Exposure to analytics use cases within banking, payments, risk, or customer analytics environments
Why Join Capco?
Work on market‑leading analytics programmes in the financial services industry
Partner with senior clients on strategic, data‑driven decisions
Be part of a rapidly growing APAC team with strong career acceleration opportunities
Thrive in an inclusive, entrepreneurial, and high‑performance culture
Source: Capco careers (Greenhouse)