Business Manager

Business Consultant / Manager - Data Mesh & Enablement (London) We are representing a leading global consulting firm that acts as a trusted partner to the world's most prestigious financial institutions. They are seeking a highly capable Business Consultant / Manager to act as a Tech-Enablement Enabler within a cutting-edge Data Mesh environment. This is a business-focused, hands-on role dedicated to Business Adaptation—bridging the gap between technical data architecture and practical business utility. Operating as an empowering enabler rather than a traditional people manager, the successful candidate will help a Tier 1 banking client surface, design, and implement high-value Data Products within a robust risk, tooling, and governance framework. The Role As a Tech-Enablement Enabler, you will sit within a sophisticated Data Mesh ecosystem, helping the business adapt to and leverage modern cloud-based data platforms. You will not be managing large teams; instead, your focus is on driving the adoption and governance of "data as a product." Key Responsibilities:

• Data Product Enablement: Collaborate with business lines to identify, surface, design, and implement Data Products that solve real-world banking challenges.
• Business Adaptation: Support and guide various business functions through the adaptation of new data structures, helping them move from legacy platforms into a modern Data Mesh framework.
• Tooling, Governance & Risk: Navigate and implement data governance, compliance, and risk controls around Data Products, ensuring alignment with both banking regulations and internal data policies.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Act as the critical "Enabler" and translator between business stakeholders, data owners, risk officers, and technical data engineering teams. The Ideal Candidate We are looking for a tech-savvy business change or data consulting professional who loves shaping unstructured data initiatives and guiding teams through platform transitions. Essential Criteria:
• Data Platform Familiarity: Practical, commercial exposure to modern cloud data platforms, specifically Databricks and/or Snowflake.
• Data Mesh & Product Concepts: Solid conceptual and practical understanding of Data Mesh principles and the lifecycle of Data Products (from inception to governance).
• Consulting & Change Capability: Proven ability to navigate complex, ambiguous environments and lead stakeholder groups through technology-driven business change.
• Banking / Risk Background: Foundational experience operating within highly regulated environments (such as retail banking, wealth management, or corporate finance), with a clear grasp of data risk and governance.
• Empathetic Enabler Mindset: Exceptional communication skills with a focus on coaching, enabling, and facilitating teams rather than top-down command and control. Desirable Criteria:
• Prior Consulting Pedigree: Experience working within a reputable management or technology consultancy (e.g., Big 4, boutique digital agencies, or specialized FS consultancies).
• Agile/SAFe Delivery: Working knowledge of Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) or similar agile methodologies in a technology transformation context. What is on Offer?
• The Best of Both Worlds: Work for a dynamic, high-growth global consulting partner while gaining deep, high-profile experience delivering a critical data transformation for a Tier 1 retail bank.
• Seamless Contract-to-Perm Path: A highly structured, mutual "try-before-you-buy" onboarding period via a competitive day-rate contract, transitioning smoothly into a permanent consulting career.
• Elite Peer Network: Direct exposure to cutting-edge cloud technologies, enterprise data strategies, and senior executive stakeholders.