Data & AI Strategy Consultant – Manager/Senior Manager

Location: London (Hybrid) | Practice Area Data & Analytics | Type: Permanent

Craft bold strategies. Inspire data-driven transformation. Lead the AI future.

The Role

Join Capco’s Data Strategy & Advisory team as a Senior or Principal Consultant, shaping enterprise-level AI and data strategies for the world’s leading financial institutions. This is a high-impact role for strategic thinkers passionate about the intersection of data, AI and business value. You will guide clients in envisioning and realising AI-driven competitive advantage - beyond tooling, beyond pipelines.

What You’ll Do

You’ll collaborate with C-suite clients to shape their strategic AI ambitions, aligning data and AI capabilities with competitive differentiation. You will:

• Act as a subject matter expert on emerging technologies, staying at the forefront of technological innovation and advising clients on how to strategically harness them
• Lead the definition of data and AI strategies and unlock new value propositions by identifying high-impact data & AI use cases.
• Transform operating models to become more adaptive, autonomous, and insight-led shifting from traditional decision-making to AI-enabled ways of working
• Lead executive-level workshops and visioning sessions, aligning stakeholders around a strategic north star and unlocking cross-functional engagement
• Develop strategic narratives and board-level business cases that build consensus and secure investment
• Creating compelling strategy narratives and business cases that drive investment and executive alignment
• Collaborate across Capco’s cross-functional teams (e.g. Engineering, Architecture, Risk, Product & Innovation, Data) to ensure strategic recommendations are actionable and grounded

Beyond client delivery, you will help build Capco’s data and AI propositions by:

• Contributing to Capco’s perspective on how AI is reshaping the financial services value chain
• Leading business development conversations, shaping proposals, and positioning Capco as a thought leader
• Mentoring colleagues and embedding strategic thinking across the wider team
• Developing strategy methodologies and accelerators to enhance Capco’s delivery capability

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years in strategy consulting or corporate innovation ideally with FS exposure
• Strong understanding of data and AI domains, including GenAI, ethics and operating model design
• Ability to craft compelling PowerPoint narratives and influence senior audiences
• Experience in workshop design, facilitation, and executive-level alignment
• Comfortable working in ambiguity, with a collaborative and outcomes-driven approach

Bonus Points For

• Strategy experience within Financial Services (banking, insurance, asset management)
• Familiarity with GenAI, AI legislation (e.g. EU AI Act), or AI governance practices
• Understanding of data tooling and analytical techniques at a strategic (not technical) level
• Experience mentoring consultants and developing strategy accelerators
• Demonstrated thought leadership or business development in the AI space

Why Join Capco

• Deliver high-impact technology solutions for Tier 1 financial institutions
• Work in a collaborative, flat, and entrepreneurial consulting culture
• Access continuous learning, training, and industry certifications
• Be part of a team shaping the future of digital financial services
• Help shape the future of digital transformation across FS & Energy.

We offer a competitive, people-first benefits package designed to support every aspect of your life:

Core Benefits: Discretionary bonus, competitive pension, health insurance, life insurance and critical illness cover.

Mental Health: Easy access to CareFirst, Unmind, Aviva consultations and in-house first aiders.

Family-Friendly: Maternity, adoption, shared parental leave, plus paid leave for sickness, pregnancy loss, fertility treatment, menopause and bereavement.

Family Care: 8 complimentary backup care sessions for emergency childcare or elder care.

Holiday Flexibility: 5 weeks of annual leave with the option to buy or sell holiday days based on your needs.

Continuous Learning: Minimum 40 Hours of Training Annually: Take your pick - workshops, certifications, e-learning - your growth, your way. Also, Business Coach assigned from Day One: Get one-on-one guidance to fast-track your goals and accelerate your development.

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