Data & AI Strategist - Manager/Senior Manager

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.
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
We're committed to making our recruitment process accessible and straightforward for everyone. If you need any adjustments at any stage, just let us know - we'll be happy to help. We value each person's 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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