Junior Consultant - Tech and Data

Plenitude Consulting; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for dynamic Junior Consultants passionate about tech and data. This role offers the opportunity to work with leading experts in the field, tackling financial crime through innovative solutions. You'll gain hands-on experience and mentorship while contributing to impactful projects that make a difference. If you're a driven problem solver with a background in programming and data science, this is your chance to shine in a collaborative environment that fosters growth and development. Join a forward-thinking firm committed to diversity and inclusion, and take the next step in your career with us.

Benefits

Health Benefits

Performance Bonus

Pension Plan

Structured Development Program

Qualifications

• Graduates or final-year students with a passion for financial crime compliance.
• Experience in programming/software engineering, primarily in Python.
• Knowledge of machine learning techniques and data science.

Responsibilities

• Support clients in optimizing systems and controls against financial crime.
• Collaborate with teams to deliver innovative solutions using AI and data analytics.
• Contribute to cutting-edge projects with real impact.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Python

Machine Learning

Data Science

Statistical Analysis

Data Visualization

Education

Degree in Computer Science

Degree in Data Science

Degree in Mathematics

Tools

scikit-learn

pandas

numpy

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

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Appointed to the FCA’s Skilled Person Panel for Financial Crime, we enable our clients to stay ahead of emerging risks and evolving regulations by optimising systems and controls, leveraging the latest AI-powered technology and data analytics, to drive greater effectiveness, efficiency, and sustainability, reducing the overall cost of compliance.

To support our growth plans and build out our T&D and AI Assurance Services, we are looking for hardworking, intelligent, sociable, and competitive problem solvers who are excited about delivering for our clients across the globe.

What are we looking for?

We're seeking graduates (or final-year students) from diverse backgrounds who are:

• Passionate about making a difference and contributing to the fight against financial crime. Knowledge around financial crime compliance or previous experience is advantageous but not essential.
• Driven problem solvers and innovative thinkers who challenge conventional approaches and who thrive under pressure.
• Collaborative team players with excellent communication skills.
• Experience in programming/software engineering – primarily in Python, but experience in languages like R, C, or others is also valued. We care more that you think like an engineer than the exact languages you’ve used.
• Experience and expertise in data science, with skills such as:

• Machine learning techniques – including supervised and unsupervised methods and model evaluation.
• Key libraries including scikit-learn, scipy, pandas, and numpy (or equivalents).
• Data preprocessing – working with large, untidy datasets and transforming data for analysis or modeling.
• Data visualisation – using tools like Power BI, Tableau, or libraries like Matplotlib or Seaborn.
• Statistical analysis – understanding key statistics, distributions, hypothesis testing, and deriving insights.
• Working with structured and unstructured data – including text, transactional, or time-series data.

Exposure to Generative AI / Large Language Models (LLMs) would be highly advantageous.

We welcome applicants from disciplines including but not limited to: Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Mathematics with Data Science, Statistics, Big Data, Applied Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, AI Ethics, or Responsible AI.

Why Join Us?

• Innovate at the Highest Level – Work with industry thought leaders and help further develop our T&D and AI Assurance services.
• Structured Development – Gain hands-on experience and mentorship from top experts, alongside our market-leading training programme.
• Make Your Mark – Contribute to cutting-edge projects with a real impact in the fight against financial crime and fraud prevention.
• Compensation & Career Progression – We offer a competitive package including salary, performance bonus, pension, health benefits, and long-term career growth opportunities.

What’s Next

• Candidate Shortlisting – Our Talent Team aims to complete this by the end of May.
• Initial Contact – Selected candidates will be contacted from late May to early June.
• Technical Assessment Days – Scheduled in June/July at our office.
• Offer Letters & Feedback – Expected in July/August 2025.
• Graduate Programme Commencement – Starting in September.

Equal Opportunities

At Plenitude Consulting, we are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, sex, age, nationality, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. We promote a safe, inclusive environment that respects all staff.

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