Data Strategist

W2 only, no C2C, must be authorized to work in the US (both now and in the future).

Data Strategist (Contract) - Hybrid in Madison, Wisconsin. Apply now for this opportunity at Carex!

Carex is partnering with a financial services industry partner to hire a Data Strategist. This role will focus on driving enterprise data strategy across key business domains including Finance, Claims, Wealth, Program Business, and related areas. The Data Strategist will serve as a trusted advisor to business and technology leaders, translating complex business challenges into scalable, data-driven capabilities that support enterprise objectives and long-term growth.

Summary

The Data Strategist plays a critical role in defining, implementing, and managing the strategic direction of enterprise data assets. This individual will interpret and solve business problems through a data-focused lens while developing and refining enterprise data capabilities that support multiple business functions. The role will lead strategy and execution for data initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives, business priorities, and evolving regulatory and technology landscapes.

This position requires strong collaboration with business leaders, architects, data teams, and cross-functional stakeholders to shape roadmaps, prioritize initiatives, and deliver impactful data solutions that drive measurable business value.

What You'll Do

• Collaborate closely with business leaders and stakeholders to identify data needs, assess business impact, and define measurable outcomes
• Define and maintain enterprise data capability strategies and roadmaps across multiple business domains
• Serve as a trusted advisor to business stakeholders by translating complex data relationships and models into business-friendly concepts and artifacts
• Partner with business and technology leaders to align enterprise data strategy with organizational goals and priorities
• Adapt data strategies to evolving business, technology, and regulatory environments
• Work with data consultants and business partners to define, scope, and prioritize large-scale data initiatives and capabilities
• Facilitate workshops and act as a liaison between business stakeholders, architecture teams, and data teams to ensure alignment on requirements and delivery
• Oversee milestone tracking, investment reporting, and progress updates for enterprise data initiatives
• Ensure adherence to enterprise best practices and standards related to data capabilities and governance
• Represent business use cases and business value throughout execution to ensure successful delivery and alignment with expected outcomes
• Coordinate and manage execution across distributed teams supporting enterprise data initiatives
• Support annual business planning efforts related to data strategy, capability design, and investment prioritization
• Provide thought leadership on enterprise data ecosystems, governance, and scalable data solutions
  
  
  

What You'll Bring

• Master’s degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, Economics, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• 10 years of experience within insurance, financial services, or data-focused industries in a leadership capacity
• 8 years of experience in data management, analytics, or technology-related roles
• Strong experience partnering with senior business leaders and presenting to executive stakeholders
• Deep understanding of enterprise data ecosystems, data domains, and data management practices
• Experience working with data models, modern data platforms, and master data management solutions
• Basic SQL knowledge and experience using business intelligence and data visualization tools
• Strong understanding of advanced analytical models and enterprise data strategy
• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor cross-functional teams without direct line-management authority
• Proven ability to work independently while influencing business and technology leaders
• Experience delivering data-driven tools, capabilities, and strategic solutions that support enterprise business objectives
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills
  
  
  

Carex Consulting Group is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status.