Global SVP, Data & AI – Banking & Financial Services, Technology/Media/Telecom

Role Overview

• Serve as a senior executive advisor to client C-suite and technology leaders on AI-driven transformation, grounded in real-world delivery experience
• Lead strategic conversations on AI/ML architecture, platform modernization, model lifecycle management, governance, risk, and responsible AI
• Move beyond vision-setting — help clients define how AI systems will be architected, operationalized, scaled, and governed in complex enterprise environments
• Provide credible guidance on algorithmic design, model performance, data strategy, explainability, and AI risk management
• Partner with Client Partners, GTM, and Delivery leaders to originate, shape, and scale Data & AI engagements across North America
• Translate executive AI strategy discussions into structured, commercially viable programs and delivery roadmaps
• Identify high-value AI use cases aligned to measurable business outcomes (revenue growth, risk reduction, operational efficiency)
• Actively contribute to revenue growth, pipeline expansion, and strategic account development
• Represent Endava’s Data & AI point of view in executive briefings, industry forums, conferences, and client workshops
• Inspire confidence and excitement about the potential of AI through compelling storytelling grounded in practical experience
• Contribute to whitepapers, strategic insights, and public-facing content that elevate Endava’s brand in AI
• Work across sectors while bringing depth in Banking & Financial Services OR TMT
• Ensure Endava clients benefit from leading-edge approaches informed by hands-on expertise
• Engage confidently with C-level executives, engineering leaders, data scientists, and product teams
• Model Endava’s values of partnership, curiosity, and integrity while building long-term trusted relationships
• Bring deep industry expertise in either Banking, Payments, Capital Markets, or Financial Services: fraud detection, credit risk modeling, AML, regulatory compliance, hyper-personalization, operational automation
• Technology, Media, and Telco (TMT): intelligent network optimization, predictive maintenance, customer analytics, content personalization, AI-enabled platforms, monetization models, and digital ecosystem transformation

Requirements

• 15+ years in Data & AI, with a proven track record of architecting and delivering production-grade AI/ML solutions, not just advising on strategy
• Deep technical foundation in AI/ML including algorithms, statistical modeling, optimization, and model lifecycle management
• Hands-on experience designing scalable AI architectures across cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and modern data ecosystems
• Prior experience leading AI engineering, data science, or applied AI teams
• Academic or equivalent foundation in computer science, mathematics, engineering, statistics, or related discipline
• Deep understanding of model performance, risk, bias, explainability, and AI governance
• Passionate advocate for AI’s transformative potential — able to energize clients and teams around what’s possible
• Visible thought leadership: public speaking, publications, executive briefings, or industry representation
• Ability to bridge detailed technical discussions with board-level strategic conversations

Tech Stack

• AWS
• Azure
• Cloud
• Google Cloud Platform

Benefits

• Competitive salary package
• Share plan
• Company performance bonuses
• Value-based recognition awards
• Referral bonus
• Career coaching
• Global career opportunities
• Non-linear career paths
• Internal development programs for management and technical leadership
• Complex projects
• Rotations
• Internal tech communities
• Training
• Certifications
• Coaching
• Online learning platforms subscriptions
• Pass-it-on sessions
• Workshops
• Conferences
• Hybrid work and flexible working hours
• Employee assistance program
• Global internal wellbeing program
• Access to wellbeing apps
• Global internal tech communities
• Hobby clubs and interest groups
• Inclusion and diversity programs
• Events
• Celebrations