PhD Technology Fellow: AI-Driven FinTech Transformation

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

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.