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You’ll look beyond individual projects to see the bigger picture: how can we help financial institutions in realising their ambitions by providing in-depth knowledge and support on data-related topics.\n\nData & AI Strategy: The “European Powerhouse”\n\nIn 2025, Valcon sharpened its focus to become a European powerhouse in AI and data-driven business transformation. Unlike traditional firms that treat data as a byproduct, Valcon places it at the center of every client engagement.\n\nWhat will you do?\n\nIn this role, you combine deep technical expertise with a solid understanding of data challenges and solutions in the financial services industry. You are responsible for maintaining highest quality standards for data solutions Valcon develops and you guide clients in their journeys to becoming fully data-driven organisations.\n\nGuiding & Connecting: You’ll design complex, scalable data solutions that enable seamless risk and finance modelling and reporting. 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You’ll join strategic sessions, guide architectural discussions, help frame data requirements, and identify opportunities where data solutions create business value.\n\nWhat do we offer you?\n\nWe believe top experts need space. Space to innovate, but also space for a private life.\n\nImpact: A key role where you have direct influence on Valcon’s data strategy.\n\nFlexibility & Balance: A culture that respects your work-life balance, including options for a sabbatical or extra leave.\n\nCommunity: A network of peers to spar with, plus access to sports facilities and social events.\n\nAdditionally, we offer:\n\n Competitive and transparent salary according to our pay structure, an annual bonus of up to 4 months’ salary (depending on seniority level, individual performance, and company results), and a monthly expense allowance of €95.\n\n A company car or mobility budget.\n\n A workplace that prioritizes and respects your work-life balance (for example by offering you the option of taking a sabbatical or expand the amount of holidays per year).\n\n An affordable sports membership that allows you to participate in 50 different sports offered by over 10,000 partners.\n\n The opportunity to work remotely from abroad for 10 days per year.\n\n A vibrant community that organizes both professional and social events.\n\nWho are you?\n\nYou are a recognized expert in your field who easily switches between technology and business. 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