Data and AI Strategy Consultant (Senior to Principal)Location: London (Hybrid, 3 days on-site)

Shape enterprise AI strategy. Advise C-suite leaders. Deliver transformation.

A leading global consulting firm is hiring into its Data and AI Strategy practice. This team partners with top-tier financial institutions and regulated industries to help them define AI strategies, build governance frameworks, and deliver transformation. They’re scaling rapidly and are seeking both Senior Consultant (Manager-level) and Principal hires. These are strategic, client-facing roles focused on advisory and problem-solving, not implementation.

What You’ll Do

Advise executive stakeholders on AI governance, strategy, and operating models

Identify high-value data and AI use cases that drive business impact

Shape board-level business cases and investment narratives

Lead C-suite workshops and facilitate strategic alignment

Collaborate with technical and business teams to translate strategy into delivery

Contribute to the development of frameworks and thought leadership in the AI space

What We’re Looking For

Senior Consultant (Manager-level):

Equivalent to Big 4 Manager, no sales targets

Principal:

Senior consulting leader with business development responsibilities

Experience and background in Data Strategy is required for both levels

Strong understanding of data and AI strategy, governance, and GenAI is a big plus

Ability to influence senior stakeholders and simplify complexity

Bonus Points

Familiarity with AI regulation (e.g. EU AI Act)

Experience in financial services consulting

Proven mentoring, business development, or thought leadership

Why Join?

Annual bonus: 8–15% depending on level

Benefits include:

Private medical insurance (Bupa)

Pension contributions up to 8%

25 days holiday (with buy/sell flexibility)

Fast-track progression:

promotions based on performance, not tenure

Apply with your CV if you are keen!

Seniority level:

Mid-Senior level

Employment type:

Full-time

Job function:

Consulting

Industries:

IT Services and IT Consulting

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