Data & AI Strategist – 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 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.
Extra Perks: Gympass (Wellhub), travel insurance, Tastecard, season ticket loans, Cycle to Work and dental insurance.
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