Knowledge Graph & Ontologies Specialist

About the Position

We are looking for a Knowledge Graph & Ontologies Specialist to join our team in Singapore. As a specialist, you will lead the design and delivery of enterprise knowledge graph and semantic ontology solutions for Capco's financial services clients across Asia.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and delivery of enterprise knowledge graph architectures and domain ontologies for financial services clients.
• Define and govern ontological models representing complex financial data domains.
• Advise clients on the selection, configuration, and deployment of graph database and semantic technology platforms.
• Translate complex business requirements into formal ontological schemas, RDF/OWL models, and property graph structures.
• Collaborate with data architecture, AI/ML, and business intelligence teams to integrate knowledge graphs into broader enterprise data ecosystems.
• Conduct ontology reviews, maturity assessments, and gap analyses, providing clients with actionable roadmaps for knowledge graph adoption.
• Drive the integration of knowledge graphs with large language model (LLM) and GenAI capabilities.
• Support business development activities including proposals, RFP responses, client workshops, and thought leadership publications.
• Mentor junior team members and play an active role in building Capco's knowledge graph practice and internal intellectual property across Asia.

Requirements

Business & Domain

• Minimum 8 years of experience in data architecture, knowledge engineering, or a closely related discipline, with at least 5 years in financial services.
• Proven track record of delivering knowledge graph or ontology projects in commercial environments.
• Strong understanding of insurance and/or wealth management data domains.
• Experience working in or alongside a graph technology vendor (e.g. Stardog, Neo4j, Franz Inc., Ontotext), or a specialist semantic/ontology consultancy.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Technical

• Hands-on proficiency with one or more enterprise graph platforms: Stardog, Neo4j, Franz Inc. AllegroGraph, Ontotext GraphDB, or equivalent production-grade graph engines.
• Deep knowledge of semantic web and linked data standards: OWL, RDF, RDFS, SPARQL, SHACL, SKOS, and JSON-LD.
• Experience building, extending, or aligning domain ontologies.
• Solid understanding of both property graph and RDF triple-store paradigms.
• Familiarity with knowledge graph integration patterns: ETL pipelines into graph stores, REST/GraphQL API layers, and embedding within cloud-native data platforms.
• Proficiency with ontology authoring environments such as Protégé, TopBraid Composer, or vendor-specific tools.

Nice to Have

• Experience with LLM and GenAI integration over knowledge graphs.
• Exposure to CDMC (Cloud Data Management Capabilities), BCBS 239, MAS data governance requirements, or other regulatory data frameworks relevant to Asia-Pacific financial services.
• Familiarity with master data management (MDM), data lineage, and data catalogue platforms.
• Prior experience operating across Singapore and Hong Kong markets.
• Secondary domain expertise in banking or capital markets.
• Published thought leadership, conference presentations, or open-source contributions in the knowledge graph or semantic technology space.

We Offer

• A work culture focused on innovation and building lasting value for clients and colleagues alike.
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities to deepen your expertise and grow as a leader.
• A flat, non-hierarchical structure that enables you to work directly with senior partners and client executives from day one.
• A diverse, inclusive, and meritocratic culture where your ideas and impact matter more than your title.
• The backing of a globally recognised brand and the resources of Wipro, combined with the agility and entrepreneurial spirit of a boutique consultancy.

About the Company

Capco, a Wipro company, is a global management and technology consultancy specialising in driving digital transformation across the financial services industry. Operating at the intersection of business and technology, Capco combines innovative thinking with unrivalled industry knowledge to fast-track initiatives for banking and payments, capital markets, wealth and asset management, and insurance. Our ingenuity is brought to life through our Innovation Labs, award-winning Be Yourself at Work culture, and a diverse, talented team across more than 30 offices worldwide.