Junior Consultant Tech and Data

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to fighting financial crime through innovative technology and data analytics. We're looking for passionate graduates and final-year students from diverse backgrounds to contribute to impactful projects. You'll have the opportunity to innovate alongside industry leaders, receive structured mentorship, and develop your skills in a supportive environment. With a focus on creativity and problem-solving, this role offers a pathway to a rewarding career in a vital sector. If you're eager to make a difference and grow your career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Structured development and mentorship

Competitive compensation

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Graduates or final-year students in relevant fields are encouraged to apply.
• Knowledge of financial crime compliance is a plus but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to projects aimed at preventing financial crime.
• Engage in data analysis using various programming languages.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Team Collaboration

Programming (Python)

Data Science

Machine Learning

Statistical Analysis

Generative AI

Education

Computer Science

Data Science

Statistics

Big Data

Artificial Intelligence

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking talented graduates (or final-year students) from diverse backgrounds to join our team. Our company, appointed to the FCA’s Skilled Person Panel for Financial Crime, helps clients stay ahead of emerging risks and evolving regulations by optimizing systems and controls, leveraging AI-powered technology and data analytics to enhance effectiveness, efficiency, and sustainability, thereby reducing compliance costs.

What are we looking for?

• Passionate individuals eager to contribute to the fight against financial crime. Knowledge of financial crime compliance is advantageous but not required.
• Problem solvers and innovative thinkers who perform well under pressure and challenge conventional approaches.
• Excellent communicators and collaborative team players.
• Experience in programming or software engineering, preferably with Python, but also R, C, or other languages. We value thinking like an engineer over specific language expertise.
• Data science expertise, including machine learning, data preprocessing, visualization, statistical analysis, and working with various data types. Exposure to Generative AI / LLMs is a plus.

We welcome applicants from disciplines such as Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Big Data, AI, and related fields.

Why Join Us?

• Innovate at the highest level with industry leaders.
• Structured development with mentorship and training.
• Contribute to impactful projects in financial crime prevention.
• Competitive compensation and career progression opportunities.

What’s Next?

• Candidate shortlisting by end of May.
• Initial contact in late May to early June.
• Technical assessment days in June/July at our office.
• Offer letters and feedback in July/August 2025.
• Programme commencement in September.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer committed to diversity and inclusivity, ensuring a fair and safe environment for all staff. Your personal data will be shared with Cifas for fraud prevention and identity verification, with further details available upon request.