Senior Consultant, AI & Data, FS, Wealth Asset Management, London Canary Wharf) and Edinburgh

Iris Software; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Senior Consultant in AI & Data for its Wealth Asset Management division. This role involves collaborating on complex financial programs and developing innovative data solutions to enhance client operations. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience in data technology and a passion for delivering impactful solutions.

Benefits

Flexible working

Career development support

Competitive remuneration package

Continuous learning opportunities

Diverse and inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience in wealth and asset management.
• Advanced knowledge in Data Architecture & Engineering.
• Hands-on coding experience with SQL, Python or Scala.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on complex financial services programs.
• Support development of new EY data solutions.
• Ensure adherence to internal risk and admin processes.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Data technology solutions

Hands-on coding

Job description

Senior Consultant, AI & Data, Wealth Asset Management Financial Services
London (Canary Wharf) and Edinburgh

The EY Financial Services AI & Data team is expanding and creating distinctive advisory propositions tailored to market demands. We are seeking outstanding Senior Consultants with substantial experience in AI & Data solution design and implementation, particularly within the wealth and asset management sector. This role will enable you to contribute to our team's ongoing growth and success on a global scale. By joining EY’s AI & Data team during this dynamic phase, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on our clients' businesses while advancing your own career.

The opportunity
The AI & Data practice works collaboratively with our clients to enhance their ability to solve complex business problems by exploiting data and analytics strategies and solutions. We provide expertise and delivery in three core areas which all work closely together:

• AI and Advanced Analytics - Dedicated to harnessing cutting-edge technologies and data-driven insights to drive innovation and enhance decision-making across the organization. Our focus is on delivering actionable intelligence that empowers teams to optimize performance, improve customer experiences, and achieve strategic objectives.
• Data Architecture & Engineering – Focusing on next generation data solution architecture design and implementation
• Data Management & Strategy – Supporting our clients with Data Strategy, Data Governance Data and Analytics Target Operating Model Design and wider Data Office and CDO support functions

Your key responsibilities

• Collaborate as part of a delivery team on complex financial services programs, specifically focusing on wealth and asset management initiatives, with roles likely to include techno-functional analysis, data strategy, data analysis, solution design, and end-to-end implementation management.
• Support development of new EY data solutions and methods that will improve effectiveness and reduce costs of current practices.
• Support RFP responses as well as thought leadership that we issue to the market.
• Work to ensure internal risk and admin processes are adhered to.

Skills and attributes for success

We are seeking individuals who are passionate about delivering data technology solutions that create positive outcomes for customers, regulators, and shareholders. Candidates should possess strong problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.

To qualify for the role you must have some or all of the following:

• Proven experience in wealth and asset management, with a good understanding of investment strategies and the end-to-end value chain to effectively advise clients on modernising their Data platforms.
• Advanced knowledge in at least one of our core capabilities of:
  • Data Architecture & Data Engineering
  • Advanced Analytics Cloud Architectures and Tooling
  • Data Management, Data Strategy, Data Governance and Data Quality
  • Solution architecture (Business, Functional, Technical)
• Understanding of technology trends and implications on the FS industry, including vendor platforms (such as BlackRock Aladdin, State Street Alpha, FNZ, etc), digital drivers, cloud architecture & providers, integration tools & approaches, and artificial intelligence methods & techniques (experience in Cloud Computing Platforms -knowledge of any or all of Snowflake, Azure, AWS and Google would be beneficial)
• Knowledge of the common functions in a typical Data organisation
• Demonstratable interest and awareness in emerging technologies
• Hands-on coding experience with SQL, Python or Scala

What we look for
We are looking for highly motivated individuals who are passionate about Data and Analytics and want to assist wealth and asset management clients to become truly data driven organisations. If you think you can meet the challenges of a focused consulting organisation, understand how to grow and lead in a large practice and work in the most complex of sectors our Data and Analytics team is looking forward to hearing from you.

What working at EY offers
We offer a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer:

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build.

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