Data & AI Strategy Consultant ManagerSenior Manager

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 Capcos Data Strategy & Advisory team as a Senior or Principal Consultant shaping enterprise-level AI and data strategies for the worlds 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 Youll Do

Youll 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 Capcos 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 Capcos data and AI propositions by:

• Contributing to Capcos 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 Capcos delivery capability

What Were 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.
Healthcare Access: Convenient online GP services.
Extra Perks: Gympass (Wellhub) travel insurance Tastecard season ticket loans Cycle to Work and dental insurance.

Inclusion at Capco
Were committed to making our recruitment process accessible and straightforward for everyone. If you need any adjustments at any stage just let us know well be happy to help. We value each persons unique perspective and contribution. At Capco we believe that being yourself is your greatest strength. Our #BeYourselfAtWork culture encourages individuality and collaboration a mindset that shapes how we work with clients and each other every day.

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