About Data:

Versatility is the keyword when it comes to what we do in IT. Data Competency is one of our initiatives to support the digital transformation of the financial sector, enabling our customers to become truly data-driven companies. Our mission is to ensure capabilities to address financial sector data-related needs.

About the role. You will:

• Take ownership of Sollers’ Data Competency, defining its vision, roadmap and strategic direction.
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients on data strategy, governance, platforms, architecture, and modern data operating models.
• Represent Sollers as a Data Expert in client meetings, workshops, assessments and discovery sessions.
• Co-create high-quality presales materials – case studies, value propositions, PoVs and demos – in close collaboration with Sales and Delivery teams.
• Build and maintain internal methodologies, frameworks and accelerators supporting data transformation projects.
• Lead thought-leadership initiatives by shaping Sollers’ perspective on key Data & Analytics trends (cloud, AI/ML, data mesh, metadata, real-time analytics).
• Support delivery teams in designing data architectures, modernizing data ecosystems, and ensuring best practices are applied across implementations.
• Mentor consultants, support capability growth and foster a strong Data community within the organisation.
• Collaborate across competencies (Cloud, AI, QA etc.) to build integrated, end-to-end data solutions.

About the requirements. You need:

• Proven experience in Data leadership roles within consulting, IT implementation or enterprise environments.
• Experience defining data strategies, data roadmaps or data operating models for enterprise clients.
• Strong technical grounding in Data (e.g., data platforms, data governance, architecture, analytics, ETL/ELT).
• Understanding of financial services processes and regulatory/data requirements (insurance, banking or financial institutions).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with both business and technical audiences.
• Excellent verbal and written English skills (at least C1 level)
• Strategic mindset, strong analytical skills and a proactive, ownership-driven attitude.
• Ability to work both in cross-functional teams and independently.

About the wishes. Nice to haves:

• Experience building or scaling Data Centers of Excellence.
• Familiarity with cloud data platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) or modern data architectures (e.g., data mesh, lakehouse).
• Experience mentoring or managing teams.
• Knowledge of additional languages, especially French or German will be an asset.
• Background in consulting or implementation projects in the insurance or bancassurance sector.

About our promises. We can offer:

• Flexible working hours and a hybrid home office model (2-3 times per week in the office) as work-life balance is crucial at Sollers.
• A chance to be promoted twice a year and a clearly defined career path with salary forecast.
• Opportunities for growth with a training budget that you can use for courses and conferences. We also provide access to an online training platform and co-fund language classes.
• An internal coach to guide you through the onboarding, further training and career opportunities, plus a budget to be used for your lunches together.
• A chance to #domore for the planet and the community as part of Sollers Change Makers – our volunteering program.
• Lots of teambuilding activities, trips, hobby groups and cultural events to create a company powered by teamwork.
• Probably all the benefits you can think of!