Senior Manager, Data & AI, Tax Technology and Transformation, London

Ernst & Young; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in the UK seeks a Data & AI Senior Manager to lead a team in designing and deploying innovative machine learning solutions. The role requires strong AI/ML development experience and the ability to manage cross-functional teams. Candidates should possess excellent skills in Python and Azure DevOps, along with a commitment to guiding technology transformation in tax compliance strategies. This position offers significant growth opportunities in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Career development opportunities

Collaborative team culture

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a hands-on data scientist.
• Experience in leading teams on AI/ML projects.
• Strong understanding of AI/ML algorithms and principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of data scientists in developing generative AI solutions.
• Guide the development of NLP models.
• Manage production-grade Python applications for machine learning.

Skills

AI/ML development experience

Statistical analysis

Natural language processing

Communication skills

Project management

Agile development

Tools

Python

Azure

Git

Docker

Databricks

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of data scientists in the design, development, and implementation of generative AI solutions to solve complex business problems.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams and clients to gather requirements and translate them into actionable technical specifications.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of production‑grade Python applications for machine learning and AI.
• Drive the application of statistical analysis and machine learning techniques to derive insights from large datasets.
• Guide the development of natural language processing (NLP) models to enhance user experience and automate processes.
• Utilize Azure DevOps for project management and CI/CD practices, ensuring efficient delivery of projects.
• Manage version control using Git and promote best practices in code development and collaboration.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex concepts to cross‑functional teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to manage projects effectively by bridging the knowledge gap between business process stakeholders and technical development teams.

Qualifications

• You should have strong commercial development experience in AI/ML, with a proven track record as a hands‑on data scientist, delivering projects end to end, and experience in leading teams.
• Strong understanding of AI/ML algorithms, data science, and machine learning principles.
• Rapid prototyping of data science and machine learning solutions on large datasets.
• Building agentic workflows and autonomous agents using frameworks like Langchain, Semantic Kernel, AutoGen, and LangGraph.
• Developing and optimizing generative AI models, focusing on prompt engineering and LLMs.
• Writing production‑grade Python applications.
• Managing version control with Git and using Docker for containerization.
• Knowledge of Databricks.
• Experience in Agile development environment and familiar with Agile ceremonies (e.g. stand‑up, backlog refinement, sprint planning).
• Ability to thrive in fast‑paced environments, and a thoughtful approach to AI fairness, accountability, and transparency.

Preferred experience

• Working knowledge of Azure.
• Experience in Snowflake.
• Working Knowledge of Power Platform and Copilot Studio.
• Experience transforming tax or finance processes using technology.

Company overview

At EY, we're all in to shape your future with confidence. We'll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world. The opportunity EY Tax is a market leader, renowned for delivering sustainable growth and empowering our people to shape their own careers. Our diverse, collaborative team advises on high‑profile transactions, combining technical expertise, innovation and a genuine focus on continuous development. Join us to work on challenging, multi‑country projects in a supportive, dynamic environment where your impact truly matters. Tax departments face mounting compliance pressures, resource constraints, and scrutiny from digital tax authorities, driving an urgent need for transformation. EY's Tax Technology and Transformation Consulting team (“EY TTT Consulting”) helps clients meet these challenges by combining advanced technology with deep tax and finance expertise. Our innovative platforms and consulting approach position us as a leader in this evolving space. We're growing fast and looking for ambitious individuals to deliver fresh ideas and solutions for the future of tax. Join EY's TTT Consulting team as a Data & AI Senior Manager. You'll lead a team of data scientists and AI engineers to design and deploy machine learning and generative AI solutions that enhance tax compliance and strategy. Your expertise will guide innovation, aligning emerging technologies with client objectives to deliver measurable ROI. This is your chance to shape the future of tax technology. Collaborate with senior stakeholders across EY and our clients to identify opportunities for transformation leveraging data science and AI capabilities. At EY, we'll develop you with future‑focused skills and equip you with world‑class experiences. We'll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.

How to Apply

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