Principal Consultant

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consultancy in London seeks a Principal Data & AI Strategy Consultant to shape enterprise AI agendas and lead transformation engagements. The role includes working directly with CDOs and senior leadership while focusing on governance strategies and business development. Extensive benefits include private medical care, a pension plan, and 25 days of leave. Candidates should have over 7 years of consulting experience, particularly in financial services sector.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Pension up to 8%

25 days leave (+ buy/sell)

Mental health support

40+ hours of annual training

Qualifications

• 7+ years in consulting, strategy, or enterprise transformation.
• Deep understanding of GenAI, governance frameworks, and regulatory context.
• Background in financial services preferred; regulated industries also considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy definition across GenAI governance, ethics, and compliance.
• Own executive-level workshops and stakeholder alignment.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to internal IP.

Skills

Consulting

GenAI governance

Stakeholder influence

Workshop facilitation

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Posted:

22.08.2025

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06.10.2025

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Job Description:

Job Title: Principal Data & AI Strategy Consultant

Location: Shoreditch, London (Hybrid – 3 days onsite)

About the Company

Join a leading global consultancy with deep specialism in financial services and an expanding presence in the energy sector. The firm supports Tier 1 clients in building modern, AI-driven operating models—offering strategic advisory on data, governance, and GenAI readiness.

The UK Data & AI Strategy team is scaling rapidly, supporting CDOs and senior leadership across major financial institutions on transformation at the board level.

The Role

This is a client-facing, high-ownership leadership role. As Principal Consultant, you’ll shape enterprise AI agendas, define governance strategies, and lead major transformation engagements with C-suite stakeholders. You’ll also play a key role in business development, contributing to pre-sales, proposal writing, and account growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead strategy definition across GenAI governance, ethics, and AI compliance
• Own executive-level workshops and stakeholder alignment
• Shape operating models, use-case roadmaps, and investment narratives
• Support revenue growth through BD, pre-sales, and proposal development
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to internal IP and methodologies

About You

• 7+ years in consulting, strategy, or enterprise transformation
• Deep understanding of GenAI, governance frameworks, and regulatory context (e.g. EU AI Act)
• Strong workshop facilitation and stakeholder influence skills
• Background in financial services preferred; regulated industries also considered
• Permanent track record (not open to contractors or short-tenure profiles)

Why Apply?

• Strategic Impact – Work directly with CDOs, CDAOs, and leadership teams
• Growth-Oriented – Performance-based progression with no time-at-level policy
• Supportive Culture – Business coach from day one, 40+ hours of annual training
• Comprehensive Benefits – Private medical, pension up to 8%, 25 days leave (+ buy/sell), mental health support, and more

Interested in leading GenAI strategy at enterprise scale? Apply below.