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title: 'Data Science (Banking) at Capco'
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# Data Science (Banking) at Capco

- **Company:** Capco
- **Location:** Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- **Posted:** 2026-10-20
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-02
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/capco/jobs/8241895

## Job description

## 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 Data Science 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

## About Capco

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Capco is a global management and technology consultancy specializing in the financial services and energy industries, known for its deep industry expertise and entrepreneurial culture.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Wholly owned subsidiary of Wipro Limited since 2021)
- **Headquarters**: London, England, United Kingdom
- **Founded**: 1998
- **Founders**: Rob Heyvaert

## Core Business
- **Primary industries**: Financial services (banking, payments, capital markets, wealth & asset management, insurance) and energy
- **Target customers**: Large enterprises in highly regulated sectors (B2B/Enterprise)
- **Mission/Purpose statement**: “Do something different by combining deep industry expertise, strong consulting fundamentals, real innovation, and a relentless focus on client impact.” [capco.com](https://www.capco.com/about-us)

## Products & Services
Capco delivers consulting services rather than standalone products. Major service areas include:

- **Banking & Payments**: Digital banking transformation, core modernization, payments advisory.
- **Capital Markets**: Technology and data transformation, operational efficiency, regulatory compliance.
- **Wealth & Asset Management**: Customer relationship enhancement, operational scalability, control environment strengthening.
- **Insurance**: M&A support, technology innovation, profitability improvement.
- **Energy**: Commodity trading and risk management, energy transition, utilities transformation.

All services are delivered as **management and technology consulting** engagements.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed (acquired by Wipro in March 2021 for $1.45 billion) [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/capco)
- **Key Metric (Private)**: Total headcount of ~5,930 (9.2% YoY growth); 670 active job postings [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/capco)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: **Wipro Limited** (parent company); earlier investor **Thomas Weisel Partners** (led $80M PE round in 2000)
- **Growth Signals**: +9.2% headcount growth year-over-year; +30.5% LinkedIn follower growth (530,600 followers); recruitment volume up 10.4% quarterly [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/capco)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Deep domain expertise** across financial services and energy – nearly three decades of focused experience.
- **Expert-led, AI‑infused** delivery model that embeds technology and AI into every engagement.
- **Strong brand and alumni network** (graduates of Capco work at UBS, Accenture, HSBC, etc.) – signals talent development and industry connections.
- **Low bureaucracy, entrepreneurial culture** – flat hierarchies encourage ownership and client impact.

## Strategic Focus
- Embedding AI and data as core enablers across all consulting work (“AI is not an add‑on – it is a core part of how we shape, build, and deliver value” [capco.com](https://www.capco.com/about-us)).
- Continuing to expand in energy consulting alongside core financial services.
- Driving measurable outcomes and lasting value for clients while maintaining a people‑first culture.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: “Be Yourself at Work” (#BYAW) is a foundational value promoting inclusion, authenticity, and belonging. Minimal hierarchy and entrepreneurial freedom are emphasized. [capco.com](https://www.capco.com/about-us/our-culture-and-values)
- **Learning & Development**: Structured programs from entry‑level Associate Talent Program (ATP) to experienced hire tracks; mentorship and hands‑on client exposure.
- **Wellbeing**: Wellbeing@Capco program integrated into culture; benefits designed to support work‑life balance. [capco.com](https://www.capco.com/about-us/our-culture-and-values)
- **Remote/Hybrid**: Not explicitly stated, but global offices in 43 countries suggest hybrid presence; role‑dependent.
- **Notable perks**: Global mobility opportunities, comprehensive benefits, flat structure allowing early responsibility.

## Sources
1. [capco.com](https://www.capco.com/) – Company overview
2. [capco.com - About Us](https://www.capco.com/about-us) – History, leadership, vision
3. [capco.com - Careers](https://www.capco.com/careers) – Culture, learning, benefits
4. [capco.com - Culture & Values](https://www.capco.com/about-us/our-culture-and-values) – ESG, #BYAW, wellbeing
5. [linkedin.com/company/capco](https://www.linkedin.com/company/capco) – Headcount, funding, acquisitions, recruitment data

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