Next Generation Technology Fellowship (PhD)

capco; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Pension

Health insurance

Life insurance

Critical illness cover

CareFirst access

Unmind resources

Aviva consultations

In-house first aiders

Job summary

Capco in London offers a Next Generation Fellowship Programme for exceptional PhD graduates to apply research to consulting challenges in financial services. The role bridges business strategy with technology deployment, emphasising AI tools, responsible use, and rapid learning across multi-domain projects.

You’ll work with experienced consultants and fellows on transformation programmes, developing expertise while shaping your career path in a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• Doctoral or Engineering Doctorate in a STEM discipline with strong research background.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas to varied audiences clearly.
• Interest in AI tools, automation and responsible use in projects.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to technology strategy and digital transformation programmes for financial services clients.
• Apply research and structured problem-solving to market analysis and proposition design.
• Support AI, cybersecurity, resilience and large-scale transformation initiatives.
• Utilise approved AI tools to accelerate research while ensuring human oversight and guardrails.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to design and test fintech ventures and proofs of concept.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Collaboration

Adaptability

Continuous learning

Responsible AI

Education

PhD or EngD in STEM

2:1 undergraduate degree or international equivalent

Job description

Next Generation Fellowship Programme (PhD)

Location: London (Hybrid) | Practice Area: Technology & Engineering | Type: Permanent

Start Date: 1st February 2027 - you must be available to join on this date in order to participate in the induction and follow-on training provided.

Fast-track your career in technology consulting through one of Capco's flagship early careers programmes.

The Role

Our Next Generation Fellowship Programme is designed for exceptional recent or upcoming doctoral graduates who want to apply their research expertise to solving complex business and technology challenges.

Running for over ten years, the programme accelerates technically gifted individuals into consulting careers, providing opportunities to work alongside experienced consultants, former fellows, and industry experts on some of the most innovative transformation programmes in financial services.

As a Fellow, you will bridge the gap between business strategy and technology implementation, helping clients solve complex challenges through research, analysis, innovation, and technology. You'll also explore how approved AI tools, automation, and AI-enabled ways of working can improve the speed, quality, and insight of your work, while applying human judgement and responsible AI practices.

The variety of work means no two projects are the same, allowing you to develop expertise across multiple domains while shaping your own career path.

What You'll Do

• Contribute to technology strategy, digital transformation, cloud adoption and modernisation programmes for financial services clients.
• Apply research, analysis and structured problem-solving to market analysis, proposition design and complex business and technology challenges.
• Support projects involving artificial intelligence, emerging technologies, cybersecurity, resilience, sustainability and large-scale transformation.
• Use approved AI tools and AI-enabled workflows where appropriate to accelerate research, analysis, prototyping and delivery, while maintaining human oversight, appropriate review and responsible AI guardrails.
• Help design and test new fintech ventures, innovation pilots and proofs of concept, collaborating with technical and business stakeholders throughout delivery.

What We're Looking For

• A doctorate (PhD, EngD, or equivalent), in a STEM discipline, alongside a minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree or international equivalent.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong collaboration skills, with the confidence to demonstrate leadership when appropriate and work effectively across different stakeholder groups.
• Adaptability, intellectual curiosity and a genuine passion for learning, innovation and solving complex problems.
• Curiosity about using approved AI tools and automation to improve productivity and insight, combined with sound human judgement and an understanding of the importance of responsible use, review and escalation where needed.

Bonus Points For

• Knowledge of technologies used within financial services, including cloud computing, AI (including Generative AI and Agentic AI), machine learning, blockchain or modern software engineering.
• Awareness of financial services trends such as digital banking, fintech innovation, payments, sustainability, digital assets or emerging lending models.
• Programming or software development experience, particularly in prototyping, modelling, machine learning, data analysis or proof-of-concept development.
• Experience collaborating with technical and business stakeholders in research, commercial or practical environments.
• Commercial or practical business experience gained through internships, entrepreneurship, research commercialisation, or leadership roles in societies or organisations.

Why Join Capco

• Deliver high-impact technology solutions for leading 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 financial services and energy.

Benefits

• 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