Applied AI & Analytics – Principal Consultant

Responsibilities

We are representing a confidential financial services consultancy seeking a Principal Consultant to lead complex, AI-enabled data and analytics programmes. In this role, you will combine strategic leadership with deep expertise in applied AI, machine learning, and advanced analytics to help deliver measurable outcomes at scale.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Scoping, prioritising, and shaping AI and analytics initiatives across top-tier financial institutions
• Leading end-to-end delivery, from problem definition through to implementation, balancing business value, technical feasibility, and data readiness
• Owning delivery outcomes across AI-enabled initiatives, working hands-on with data scientists, engineers, and client stakeholders
• Providing leadership and mentoring to data scientists and AI engineers, supporting capability growth across analytics, AI, and ML
• Representing our client's data practice externally, contributing to AI-focused propositions, partnerships, and thought leadership

What We're Looking For

Essential qualifications and experience:

• Proven experience leading AI-driven data and analytics programmes within consulting or complex enterprise environments
• Strong expertise across applied AI, machine learning, advanced analytics, and their integration into modern data platforms to guide delivery, challenge design decisions, and ensure solutions scale in production
• Knowledge of evolving cutting-edge AI technologies, including Agentic AI, GenAI advancements, and Knowledge Graphs
• Demonstrated ability to translate AI and analytics capabilities into clear business value for senior stakeholders
• Experience designing, governing, and scaling AI solutions within regulated Financial Services environments
• Confidence operating across multiple workstreams while building sustainable AI and analytics capability within teams

Beneficial experience:

• Hands-on experience with AI product development, MLOps, model lifecycle management, or AI platform engineering
• Knowledge of responsible AI, model risk management, AI governance, or ethical AI frameworks
• Experience supporting AI strategy, roadmap definition, or AI-enabled operating models
• Comfort supporting commercial and strategic discussions both internally and with clients

This is a permanent, hybrid position based in London.

How We Work with You

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Pay

Compensation details will be discussed during the screening process with our recruiting team.

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