Capgemini

Principal Data Scientist

Capgemini$140K — $160K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience in consulting, FS technology, data, or AI transformation.
  • Proven leadership in financial services client engagements such as banking, insurance, or payments.
  • Experience in shaping and scaling AI or GenAI initiatives.
  • Strong grasp of enterprise data and AI platforms.
  • Knowledge of client decision-making dynamics.

Responsibilities

  • Own AI engagement for the assigned financial services account.
  • Align AI initiatives with account plans and client priorities.
  • Identify and prioritize AI use cases for the account.
  • Coordinate delivery alignment with FS governance and compliance standards.
  • Track delivery health, risks, and value realization for AI projects.
  • Prepare executive updates on AI pipeline, risks, and decisions.

Benefits

  • Paid time off based on employee grade (12-25 days).
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k), RRSP).
  • Life and disability insurance.
  • Employee assistance programs.
Full Job Description


Job Description

1. Account Level AI Ownership
  • Serve as the single point of AI engagement ownership for the assigned FS account.
  • Align AI initiatives to:
    • Account plan
    • FS client priorities (risk, compliance, ops efficiency, growth)
    • I&D service offerings
  • Ensure AI work is pulled into the core account motion, not run as side pilots.


2. Demand Shaping & AI Portfolio Definition
  • Proactively identify, shape, and prioritize AI / GenAI use cases for the account.
  • Own the account AI portfolio.


3. Delivery Orchestration (Not Hands-On Execution)
  • Ensure delivery alignment with:
    • FS governance
    • Responsible AI, security, and compliance
  • Work with delivery teams to track delivery health, risks, and value realization for AI-related projects.
  • Escalate early and with facts.


4. Executive Communication & Governance
  • Prepare concise, executive-ready updates specific to AI activities within the account, including:
    • AI pipeline
    • Value delivered
    • Risks and decisions needed


Required Experience:

  • 8+ years in consulting, FS technology, data, or AI-led transformation.
  • Proven leadership of FS client engagements (banking, insurance, payments).
  • Demonstrated experience shaping and scaling AI / GenAI initiatives.
  • Strong understanding of:
    • Enterprise data & AI platforms
    • Client decision dynamics


Critical Skills:

  • Account level orchestration and influence
  • Translating business demand 12 AI execution
  • Commercial judgment (what to pursue vs stop)
  • Executive stakeholder management
  • Comfort operating across ambiguity and fast moving AI landscapes


The base compensation range for this role in the posted location is: 140,000 to 160,000

Capgemini provides compensation range information in accordance with applicable national, state, provincial, and local pay transparency laws. The base compensation range listed for this position reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation Capgemini, in good faith, believes it may pay for the role at the time of this posting. This range may be subject to change as permitted by law.

The actual compensation offered to any candidate may fall outside of the posted range and will be determined based on multiple factors legally permitted in the applicable jurisdiction.

These may include, but are not limited to: Geographic location, Education and qualifications, Certifications and licenses, Relevant experience and skills, Seniority and performance, Market and business consideration, Internal pay equity.

It is not typical for candidates to be hired at or near the top of the posted compensation range.

In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for additional compensation such as variable incentives, bonuses, or commissions, depending on the position and applicable laws.

Capgemini offers a comprehensive, non-negotiable benefits package to all regular, full-time employees. In the U.S. and Canada, available benefits are determined by local policy and eligibility and may include:
  • Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)
  • Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility

Important Notice: Compensation (including bonuses, commissions, or other forms of incentive pay) is not considered earned, vested, or payable until it becomes due under the terms of applicable plans or agreements and is subject to Capgeminis discretion, consistent with applicable laws. The Company reserves the right to amend or withdraw compensation programs at any time, within the limits of applicable legislation.

About Capgemini

Capgemini is a global leader in consulting, digital transformation, technology and engineering services. The company is headquartered in Paris, France and operates in over 50 countries. Capgemini provides a range of services including strategy and transformation, application services, technology services, and engineering services. The company serves clients in a variety of industries including automotive, consumer products, financial services, healthcare, and retail.
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