AI Technologist (Financial Services)

DXC Technology; North East; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology company is looking for aspirational AI Technologists to join their AI Centre of Excellence. In this pivotal role, you will act as a strategic advisor and thought leader, defining tailored AI strategies that enhance clients' AI adoption journeys. The position blends pre-sales and technical delivery, offering opportunities to lead discussions, identify innovative AI use cases, and ensure seamless execution. Join a cutting-edge community focused on driving digital transformation within impactful industries in the UK.

Benefits

Continuous learning and development opportunities

Collaborative environment

Flexibility to support wellbeing

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of industry domains: Aerospace & Defence, Financial Services, Healthcare, Central Government, or Life Sciences.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business value propositions.
• Experience working collaboratively with sales and delivery teams to shape end-to-end solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic discussions with customers to define their AI and Data Strategy.
• Identify opportunities for AI adoption and co-create innovative use cases.
• Collaborate with sales teams to shape AI-driven solutions.

Skills

AI / Data Solutioning

Pre-Sales

Consulting

AI Product Manager

AI enthusiast

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Tools

AI/ML frameworks

Data platforms

Cloud ecosystems (Azure, AWS, or GCP)

Job description

Job Description:

Role: AI Technologist – UK&I Industries (FSI)

Location: United Kingdom

Business Unit: Data & AI

Role Type: Pre-Sales/ AI Strategy & Execution

Security Clearance Required - we therefore are seeking UK national candidates willing to undergo clearance.

About the Role

We are seeking aspirational AI Technologists to join our AI Centre of Excellence and Execution under the UK Data & AI Wing. These individuals will act as strategic advisors and AI thought leaders across our key industry verticals Aerospace & Defence, Financial Services, Healthcare, Central Government, and Life Sciences.

As an AI Technologist, you will play a pivotal role in shaping customer conversations around AI and Data transformation. You’ll work closely with Sales, Account Teams, and the AI Centre of Excellence & Execution (CoEE) to define tailored AI and Data strategies that accelerate our clients’ AI adoption journeys.

This is a pre-sales and enablement-facing role that bridges the gap between business vision and technical delivery helping customers build confidence in their AI strategy and ensuring a seamless transition from concept to execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Customer Engagement & Execution.
• Lead strategic discussions with customers to define their AI and Data Strategy, aligning technology capabilities with business goals.
• Identify opportunities for AI adoption and co-create innovative use cases with clients.
• Articulate the business value of Data and AI through impactful storytelling and demonstrable prototypes.
• Pre-Sales & Solution Development
• Collaborate with sales teams to shape AI-driven solutions for key opportunities.
• Design and present industry-specific AI use cases that demonstrate measurable outcomes.
• Support proposal development, technical scoping, and solution presentations.
• Collaboration & Delivery Enablement
• Work closely with the AI Centre of Excellence & Execution (AI CoEE) to design and validate customer-specific AI solutions.
• Bridge the gap between sales and delivery teams, ensuring solutions are executable and aligned to client expectations.
• Build customer confidence by demonstrating technical credibility and business insight.
• Innovation & Thought Leadership
• Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging AI technologies relevant to your sector.
• Contribute to internal capability building, knowledge sharing, and best practices within the Data & AI community.
• Represent the organization in client and industry forums, showcasing our AI innovation.

Key Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in AI / Data Solutioning, Pre-Sales, Consulting, AI Product Manager, AI enthusiast roles.
• Strong understanding of one or more industry domains: A&D, FSI, Healthcare, Central Government, or Life Sciences.
• Expertise in AI/ML frameworks, Data platforms, and Cloud ecosystems (Azure, AWS, or GCP).
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business value propositions.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills able to influence senior decision-makers.
• Experience working collaboratively with sales and delivery teams to shape end-to-end solutions.

Why Join Us

• Be part of a cutting-edge AI community driving digital transformation across the UK&I.
• Work at the intersection of business innovation and emerging AI technologies.
• Opportunity to shape the future of AI adoption within some of the UK’s most impactful industries.
• Collaborative, forward-thinking environment with continuous learning and development opportunities.

At DXC Technology, we believe strong connections and community are key to our success. Our work model prioritizes in-person collaboration while offering flexibility to support wellbeing, productivity, individual work styles, and life circumstances. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.