Managing Consultant - FS - Data Science and AI

Location: London, United Kingdom. Hybrid working requires attendance at the office or client site for a minimum of 2 days per week, with some assignments requiring up to 5 days per week on client site.

Company

Global consulting firm combining strategy, innovation, design, digital expertise, science, engineering, and technology to help clients transform across multiple industries, including financial services.

What you will do

• Shape and launch data science propositions across data strategy, governance, engineering, analytics, and AI.
• Lead business development initiatives, build senior client relationships, and own delivery outcomes.
• Help financial services clients identify requirements, challenges, and opportunities across data and analytics.
• Contribute to thought leadership and market offerings in digital and data innovation.
• Coach team members, share knowledge, and create opportunities for professional growth.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in data, analytics, and AI consulting, strategy, or transformation.
• Established network of senior stakeholders in the financial services industry and a record of building long-term client partnerships.
• Leadership experience managing teams and delivering complex, high-value programmes.
• Commercial acumen and experience developing and selling consulting propositions.
• Deep understanding of financial services technology landscapes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence senior audiences.

Culture & Benefits

• Trust-based, inclusive environment supporting flexible career development, innovation, curiosity, and collaboration.
• Access to knowledge-sharing, peer support, coaching, mentoring, and meaningful client work.
• Private healthcare for employees and families, plus health and lifestyle benefits.
• 25 days of annual leave, an additional half day on Christmas Eve, and the option to buy 5 extra days.
• Company pension scheme, annual performance-based bonus, share ownership, and tax-efficient benefits.
• Opportunities to participate in community and charity initiatives.

Hiring process

• Introductory call with a senior Talent Acquisition partner.
• Round 1: three competency interviews with different members of the firm.
• Final round: business plan presentation to firm leaders, with preparation guidance and time provided in advance.