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Location: Hybrid 4 days at any of the following: Wilmington, DE * Buffalo, NY * Baltimore, MD
The Wilmington Trust Institutional Services (IS) division is experiencing rapid business growth and has initiated a strategic program of continuous improvement to support the growth objectives. The goals of the program are to reduce operational issues and risks by standardizing processes, implementing best-practices in key areas, and adding new governance and control functions. In addition, long term digital transformation is required to grow revenue through new and transformed digital-first trust and agency service products, to move from a product-centric to client-centric operating model, to move from market-specific to global solutions, and to dramatically lower the cost to serve. These two strategic focus areas are driving growth in overall business investment.
Overview:
In alignment with IS’s growing investment, we are seeking an IS Senior Data Management Lead candidate to be responsible for providing guidance to assigned business in implementing components of the Data Management Program in the areas of governance, quality, issue management, reporting, data architecture, solutions, analytics, or project management and in alignment with the overall Enterprise Data Management Program.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Manage execution of the Data Management Strategy and development of the Data Management Framework, Policies and Standards for an assigned business.
- Implement the Data Management Program within assigned business unit, providing training to business line and technology personnel.
- Act as the Data Stewart for the IS business.
- Facilitate data management-related working groups.
- Develop a thorough understanding of the data management practice and working knowledge of industry trends.
- Measure compliance with the business and Enterprise Data Management policy and standards.
- Work with the business to identify critical data elements and capture related metadata.
- Monitor quality of data through measurement of enterprise-wide key performance/key risk indicators (KPIs/KRIs) to ensure effective data risk management.
- Facilitate remediation of data management-related issues.
- Promote usage of business and enterprise data management and business intelligence tools by relevant stakeholders.
- Analyze large data sets to derive business insights to drive tangible business value.
- Understand and adhere to the Company’s risk and regulatory standards, policies and controls in accordance with the Company’s Risk Appetite. Identify risk-related issues needing escalation to management.
- Promote an environment that supports belonging and reflects the M&T Bank brand.
- Maintain M&T internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators as applicable.
- Complete other related duties as assigned.
Education and Experience Required:
Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 7 years’ professional experience, or in lieu of a degree, a combined minimum of 11 years’ higher education and/or work experience, including a minimum of 7 years’ professional experience
- 5 years Financial Services Experience
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong persuasion skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong analytical ability
- Creative problem solving skills
- Strong project management leadership
- Experience coordinating cross-functional teams at various levels
- Skilled proficiency in the use of spreadsheets, graphing, and presentations with a working knowledge of financial models
- Strong SQL programming knowledge
Education and Experience Preferred:
- Master’s Degree
- Minimum of 10 year’s professional experience
- Corporate Trust Experience
- Knowledge of data management practices and/or Bank products, systems and workflows
- Knowledge of process improvement methodology and business process management techniques
- Proficient in pertinent project and presentation software
- Advanced SQL programming knowledge
- Experience with Alteryx
- AI Experience and its use in Data
M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $123,600.00 - $206,000.00 Annual (USD). The successful candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation.
Location
Amherst, New York, United States of America
Location: Hybrid 4 days at any of the following: Wilmington, DE * Buffalo, NY * Baltimore, MD
The Wilmington Trust Institutional Services (IS) division is experiencing rapid business growth and has initiated a strategic program of continuous improvement to support the growth objectives. The goals of the program are to reduce operational issues and risks by standardizing processes, implementing best-practices in key areas, and adding new governance and control functions. In addition, long term digital transformation is required to grow revenue through new and transformed digital-first trust and agency service products, to move from a product-centric to client-centric operating model, to move from market-specific to global solutions, and to dramatically lower the cost to serve. These two strategic focus areas are driving growth in overall business investment.
Overview:
In alignment with IS’s growing investment, we are seeking an IS Senior Data Management Lead candidate to be responsible for providing guidance to assigned business in implementing components of the Data Management Program in the areas of governance, quality, issue management, reporting, data architecture, solutions, analytics, or project management and in alignment with the overall Enterprise Data Management Program.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Manage execution of the Data Management Strategy and development of the Data Management Framework, Policies and Standards for an assigned business.
- Implement the Data Management Program within assigned business unit, providing training to business line and technology personnel.
- Act as the Data Stewart for the IS business.
- Facilitate data management-related working groups.
- Develop a thorough understanding of the data management practice and working knowledge of industry trends.
- Measure compliance with the business and Enterprise Data Management policy and standards.
- Work with the business to identify critical data elements and capture related metadata.
- Monitor quality of data through measurement of enterprise-wide key performance/key risk indicators (KPIs/KRIs) to ensure effective data risk management.
- Facilitate remediation of data management-related issues.
- Promote usage of business and enterprise data management and business intelligence tools by relevant stakeholders.
- Analyze large data sets to derive business insights to drive tangible business value.
- Understand and adhere to the Company’s risk and regulatory standards, policies and controls in accordance with the Company’s Risk Appetite. Identify risk-related issues needing escalation to management.
- Promote an environment that supports belonging and reflects the M&T Bank brand.
- Maintain M&T internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators as applicable.
- Complete other related duties as assigned.
Education and Experience Required:
Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 7 years’ professional experience, or in lieu of a degree, a combined minimum of 11 years’ higher education and/or work experience, including a minimum of 7 years’ professional experience
- 5 years Financial Services Experience
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong persuasion skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong analytical ability
- Creative problem solving skills
- Strong project management leadership
- Experience coordinating cross-functional teams at various levels
- Skilled proficiency in the use of spreadsheets, graphing, and presentations with a working knowledge of financial models
- Strong SQL programming knowledge
Education and Experience Preferred:
- Master’s Degree
- Minimum of 10 year’s professional experience
- Corporate Trust Experience
- Knowledge of data management practices and/or Bank products, systems and workflows
- Knowledge of process improvement methodology and business process management techniques
- Proficient in pertinent project and presentation software
- Advanced SQL programming knowledge
- Experience with Alteryx
- AI Experience and its use in Data
M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $123,600.00 - $206,000.00 Annual (USD). The successful candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation.
Location
Amherst, New York, United States of America
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)363
- Boston Consulting76
- NTT DATA63
- Alvarez & Marsal48
- ZS Associates37
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software746
- Consulting & Professional Services483
- Accounting & Auditing97
- Investment & Asset Management58
- Insurance42
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in data consultant jobs.
- Proficiency in SQL and at least one major BI tool such as Tableau or Power BI
- Experience translating business questions into data requirements and actionable recommendations
- Hands-on work with Python or R for data analysis, modeling, or automation
- Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field such as statistics, computer science, or economics
- Familiarity with cloud data platforms such as Snowflake, BigQuery, or AWS Redshift
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for presenting findings to non-technical stakeholders
Tips for Your Data Consultant Job Search
Tailor your resume for each vertical
Data consultant roles in healthcare demand different proof points than those in fintech or retail. Swap out project examples and tool mentions to match the industry in each job posting so your resume speaks directly to that hiring team.
Quantify impact beyond accuracy metrics
Hiring managers expect clean data, so listing data accuracy improvements alone won't differentiate you. Tie your work to business outcomes: revenue recovered, decision cycles shortened, or cost reduced, using specific figures from your own projects.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists data consultant openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter by engagement model before applying
Some data consultant postings are for project-based contract work, others for embedded full-time roles. Identifying the engagement model upfront saves you from advancing through multiple rounds only to find the structure doesn't fit your situation.
Prepare a stakeholder communication example
Interviewers consistently probe how you translate technical findings for non-technical audiences. Rehearse one specific story where you presented a data-driven recommendation to a business stakeholder and influenced a decision, with a clear before-and-after outcome.
Negotiate scope before you negotiate salary
Data consultant offers often include vague deliverable definitions that expand post-hire. Before finalizing any offer, clarify which teams you'll support, how success is measured, and who owns the data infrastructure decisions so expectations are set from day one.
Data Consultant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most data consultants?
The companies hiring the most data consultants right now include Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Boston Consulting, and NTT DATA, with the largest share of openings in Texas, New York, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Demand is particularly concentrated in financial services, management consulting, and technology firms that support enterprise analytics transformations.
How many data consultant jobs are remote?
About 33% of data consultant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, making it one of the more flexible roles in the data field. Advisory and strategy-focused sub-areas tend to have the highest remote share, while roles requiring hands-on data infrastructure work or on-site stakeholder engagement are more likely to require an in-office presence.
How do you become a data consultant?
Start by building a foundation in SQL, data visualization, and at least one scripting language such as Python. From there, develop domain expertise in a specific industry like healthcare or finance, since clients hire consultants who understand their business context, not just the tools. A portfolio of end-to-end projects that show stakeholder impact strengthens your candidacy more than certifications alone.
Can you get a data consultant job with little experience?
Yes, entry-level data consultant roles exist, particularly at larger consulting firms that hire recent graduates and train them on the job. Your strongest asset without extensive experience is a portfolio of independent projects or internship work that demonstrates you can frame a business question, analyze data, and communicate a recommendation clearly to a non-technical audience.
What does the data consultant interview process look like?
Most data consultant interview processes include an initial screening call focused on background and communication style, followed by a technical round covering SQL, data modeling, or a take-home case study. Later rounds typically involve a business case presentation where you walk through your analytical approach and findings with a panel that includes both technical and non-technical evaluators.
Where can I find and apply to data consultant jobs?
You can find and apply to data consultant jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your background, seniority level, and preferred industry, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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