Principal Data Science & Analytics Financial Services Consulting
About The Position
As a senior leader in Data Science & Analytics (DSA), the Principal operates as a senior individual contributor, serving as a strategic co-leader and chief-of-staff to the Financial Services Consulting Data Science organization. This role is responsible for driving strategy, operating model design, and execution across a portfolio of advanced analytics, AI, and platform-enabled consulting solutions. The Principal combines technical depth, business leadership, and organizational influence to shape service offerings, enable revenue growth, and ensure operational excellence across the organization and reporting to a VP of Data Science & Analytics. This is a hybrid position and involves regular performance of job responsibilities virtually as well as in-person at an assigned TU office location for a minimum of two days a week.
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience in data science, analytics consulting, or related field in Financial Services or adjacent industries
- 5+ years in leadership roles with enterprise-level scope
- Demonstrated ability to influence strategy, operations, and commercial outcomes
- Deep expertise in machine learning, statistical modeling, and AI along with experience building and deploying production-grade model pipelines
- Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in a quantitative discipline
Nice To Haves
- Experience scaling analytics consulting practices or data products
- Familiarity with credit bureau data and regulated environments
- Experience with cloud platforms and big data ecosystems
- Track record of contributing to intellectual property or publications
Responsibilities
- Act as a co-leader and strategic advisor to DSA leadership. Drive multi-year strategy, including capability investment, portfolio prioritization, and operating model evolution. Own core business operations including revenue planning, capacity planning, resource allocation, and performance management.
- Guide design and delivery of machine learning, statistical, and AI-driven solutions. Establish best practices for consulting processes including AI-enabled and platform-enabled consulting, model development, validation, and production deployment. Ensure scalable, high-quality analytics outcomes.
- Partner with Solutions teams to define and commercialize new analytics products and platforms. Support client engagements, shape deals, and enable Sales through differentiated, data-driven narratives.
- Operate effectively across a matrixed environment spanning Data Science, Technology, Solutions, and Sales. Drive alignment and end-to-end integration across data, models, platforms, and delivery.
- Oversee development of high-value analytic data assets. Ensure strong governance across data quality, privacy, and regulatory compliance. Champion adoption of modern analytics tools and platforms.
- Contribute to intellectual property development including patents and proprietary methodologies. Maintain awareness of industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive offerings. Deliver external-facing thought leadership.
- Mentor senior talent, support recruiting strategy, and influence organizational culture. Drive adoption of best practices and improve productivity through process innovation.
Benefits
- day-one eligibility for medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus supplemental plan options
- Spousal, domestic partner, and other eligible dependent coverage is available on select plans
- Tax‑advantaged HSA and FSA accounts
- company‑paid basic life and AD&D
- optional voluntary life and AD&D for you and your family
- short‑ and long‑term disability
- legal plan
- pet insurance
- travel accident coverage
- adoption assistance
- fertility planning coverage
- caregiver support
- Dependent Care FSA for possibility of an employer match
- complimentary Care@Work membership
- up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave with eligibility for a thoughtful, gradual return
- 401(k) with employer match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- financial wellness resources
- career coaching
- optional long‑term care insurance
- tuition reimbursement
- flexible time off for exempt employees or paid time off for nonexempt employees
- up to 12 paid holidays per year
- commuter benefits
- employee discounts
- charitable gift matching
- paid volunteer time off
- corporate volunteer events
- 24/7 support including professional therapy, coaching, and emotional well‑being programs
- guided meditation and resources that support physical, mental, social, and financial wellness
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
