--- title: 'Principal Consultant - Data at Capco' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/principal-consultant-data-capco-singapore-vef644qbryw7' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-07' --- # Principal Consultant - Data at Capco - **Company:** Capco - **Location:** Singapore - **Posted:** 2026-07-16 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/capco/jobs/8068689 ## Job description Capco, a Wipro company, is a global technology and management consultancy specializing in driving digital transformation in the financial services industry. With a growing client portfolio comprising of over 100 global organizations, Capco operates at the intersection of business and technology by combining innovative thinking with unrivalled industry knowledge to deliver end-to-end data-driven solutions and 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 Innovation Labs and award-winning Be Yourself At Work culture and diverse talent. - We are experts in Banking, Capital Markets, and Wealth and Asset Management. - We are rapidly expanding our Insurance sector capability. - We specialise in Digital Transformation, Data Management & Data Analytics, Business & Finance Transformation engagements, and IT Transformation and Change programmes. - We are committed to growing our business and hiring the best talent in the market. - Our focus is on maintaining our agile and entrepreneurial culture. ## About the Job Capco’s Data Team helps our clients transform every aspect of their business. We are highly skilled at formulating data strategy, defining business and technology initiatives across the data management lifecycle and aligning multi-year strategic roadmaps with clients’ business goals. As digital technologies advance and regulations tighten, today’s consumers and today’s businesses are becoming more aware of the importance of good quality data. We work to establish holistic ways to effectively manage data through the modern data supply chain and facilitate consumption through analytics, modelling, AI, machine learning, dashboarding, and reporting. ## What You'll Get to Do - Design, implement, and enhance enterprise Data Governance and Data Management Frameworks across banking and financial services clients. - Develop and maintain data governance artifacts including data dictionaries, business glossaries, metadata catalogues, data lineage, critical data elements, and data classification standards. - Support enterprise Data Architecture, Data Quality, Master Data Management (MDM), and Metadata Management initiatives. - Drive Data Sovereignty, Data Residency, and Regulatory Compliance programs aligned with banking and financial services requirements. - Partner with business, technology, risk, compliance, and executive stakeholders to embed governance across the data lifecycle. - Deliver data transformation initiatives using Agile methodologies and support executive-level reporting and governance forums. - Leverage governance tools such as Collibra, Informatica, Microsoft Purview, Ab Initio, or similar platforms to improve data transparency, control, and quality. ## What You'll Bring With You - Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Analytics, Finance, Mathematics, Operations Research, or a related discipline. - 10+ years' proven experience delivering Data Governance, Data Management, Data Architecture, Data Quality, or Enterprise Data Transformation programs. - Strong financial services experience across Banking, Wealth Management, Insurance, or Capital Markets. - Knowledge of industry frameworks such as DCAM, Data Governance Operating Models, Control Frameworks, and Data Lifecycle Management. - Experience with Data Lineage, Metadata Management, Master Data Management, Data Quality, and Data Architecture. - Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage senior executives, regulators, and cross-functional teams. - Hands-on experience with Collibra (preferred) or other enterprise data governance and metadata management tools. - Experience delivering projects using Agile or hybrid methodologies. - Fluent English communication skills; Arabic language skills advantageous for regional engagements. ## Nice to Have - Experience delivering data governance programs aligned to BCBS 239, CCAR, GDPR, PIPL, MAS TRM, or related financial services regulations. - Knowledge of Data Sovereignty, Cross-Border Data Management, and Data Privacy frameworks. - Experience with cloud-based data transformation and enterprise data platforms. - Relevant certifications such as DCAM, CDMP, DAMA, AWS, Azure, or GCP. - Proven programme delivery and change management experience, including large-scale data transformation initiatives. Eligibility to Work in Singapore Applicants must have unrestricted working rights in Singapore. Only Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents (PRs) will be considered. Employment Pass sponsorship is not available for this role. WHY CAPCO? We are expanding our business rapidly across Singapore and Asia. You will work on engaging projects with some of the largest banking and insurance clients in the world, projects that will deliver significant transformation and change. We offer: You will join a company that supports and encourages an entrepreneurial outlook and independent thinking. Capco is not about organizational charts and layers – we operate with little hierarchy because we want all employees to feel that Capco is their firm. We warmly value diversity and inclusion and embrace our collective uniqueness – our culture is a strong, fresh, and invigorating difference from our competitors. We offer highly competitive benefits, including medical and dental insurance and a work culture focused on innovation and creation of lasting value for our clients and employees. ## 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. 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