Senior ManagerDirector Data Lead

Please note we are looking to speak to individuals already based in the Riyadh/Dubai as a first priority.

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. Capcos cutting-edge ingenuity is brought to life through its Innovation Labs and award-winning Be Yourself At Work culture and diverse talent.

Location: Riyadh/Dubai (On-site) Practice Area: Data & AI Type: Permanent

The Role
As a Managing Principal / Director Data Lead youll play a pivotal role in growing Capcos Data & Analytics capability in Riyadh. This is a senior hands-on leadership position that blends delivery ownership with market development. Youll lead high-impact data programmes for major clients while actively contributing to sales activity account growth and the expansion of Capcos footprint in the region.

What Youll Do

• Lead end-to-end delivery of complex data and analytics engagements remaining hands-on enough to guide technical direction and outcomes
• Act as a trusted senior advisor to client stakeholders translating business objectives into scalable data solutions
• Drive business development activity supporting proposals shaping client opportunities and building long-term client relationships
• Build and grow Capcos Data & Analytics presence in Riyadh contributing to capability development and local market strategy
• Mentor and develop teams fostering an inclusive high-performing environment aligned to Capco values

What Were Looking For

• Experience in leading Consulting firms
• 10 years practical experience in data analytics or AI roles with significant demonstrable exposure to the financial services industry
• Senior leadership experience delivering large-scale data and analytics programmes within consulting or complex client environments
• Strong technical grounding across data platforms architecture and analytics with the ability to engage credibly in delivery discussions
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with confidence working at executive level
• Demonstrable consulting background and experience in delivery or sales account growth and client development.

Bonus Points For

• Experience working in or across Middle Eastern markets
• Background in financial services or adjacent regulated industries
• Experience shaping new market offerings or growing regional practices
• Native Arabic speaker

Why Join Capco

• Deliver high-impact data and analytics solutions for leading organisations
• Play a key role in growing Capcos Data & AI in the Middle East
• Work in a collaborative flat and entrepreneurial consulting culture

Inclusion at Capco
Were committed to making our recruitment process accessible and straightforward for everyone. If you need any adjustments at any stage just let us know well be happy to help. We value each persons 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.