Consultant, AI & Financial Analytics

FI Consulting; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

FI Consulting seeks a full-time Consultant to work from our Arlington, VA Headquarters and throughout the Metro DC area on client projects. The role requires strong AI and analytical skills, the ability to develop financial models, and effective communication with clients.

You will collaborate with internal teams to deliver innovative solutions and drive business value. We value curiosity and ongoing learning in AI, and you will engage with productivity and AI tools to support project delivery

Qualifications

• Client-facing talent with a strong mix of technical and soft skills.
• Commitment to continuous learning in AI and analytics.
• Ability to translate complex data into actionable client insights.

Responsibilities

• Partner with client staff to understand issues and develop AI-enabled solutions.
• Develop and validate financial models and analytical tools for portfolio management and reporting.
• Define AI-enabled functional requirements and design testing strategies for software applications.
• Analyze complex data sets using statistical and econometric techniques.
• Communicate complex concepts clearly to technical and non-technical clients.
• Plan and execute project tasks and coordinate with project managers.
• Identify opportunities to expand FI's AI solutions for clients.

Skills

AI & analytics

Financial modeling

Data analysis

Communication

Portfolio management

Statistical methods

Tools

ChatGPT

MS Copilot

Gemini

Job description

FI Consulting is seeking a full‑time Consultant to work in our Arlington, VA Headquarters and throughout the Metro DC area on client projects.

What it’s really like to Work for Us

You will work with a team of smart, talented people in a culture that is simultaneously driven, collegial, and supportive. We set high expectations for employees in the areas of project delivery excellence, building trusted client relationships, ownership of work and continuous improvement. Our culture is built on teamwork and collaboration.

As part of our meritocratic culture, we strongly encourage each of our employees to remain committed to “stretching” the levels of their most current professional strengths to continuously adapt, grow and expand their subject matter expertise for the benefit of adding value to our clients. The emphasis on stretch starts at the very top of our organization and is promoted throughout to all members of our team. The desire of our employees to stretch is critical to effectively, and with greater flexibility, plan project assignments and subsequently position our people and the company for future success.

Responsibilities of this Role Include

• Partnering with client staff of all levels to understand issues and needs, and working to solve them through the development of AI & analytical tools
• Developing and validating financial models and analytical tool(s)/software used for portfolio management, financial reporting, budgeting, and strategic decision‑making
• Defining AI enabled functional requirements and designing testing strategies for analytical software applications
• Analyzing and interpreting complex data sets in various software using statistical and econometric techniques
• Clearly communicating complex, technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical clients
• Planning and executing project tasks
• Working closely with internal Project Managers and teammates to facilitate project support
• Actively seeking out opportunities for FI to expand the solutions we offer to our clients

We need client facing talent who currently demonstrate a strong blend of technical skills, and essential soft skills with a commitment to continuous learning in the rapidly evolving field of AI.

Previous and current use of productivity tools is required

• Previous and current use of productivity tools is required
  • Purpose: answering questions, generating text, help with creating documents, emails, etc.
  • Examples: ChatGPT, MS Copilot, Gemini, etc.
• Previous and current use of creative tools is desired
  • Purpose: software code, video, graphics generation, etc.
  • Examples: Amazon Q, GitHub Copilot, ect.
• Incorporating AI into solutions is nice to have
  • Purpose: making AI algorithms part of technology solutions
  • Examples: neural networks, predictive algorithms, large language models, etc.

These individuals should be able to clearly discuss how and when they have used the tools. They understand AI by actively applying it to solve real‑world problems and drive business success. Their personality traits:

• Intellectual Curiosity: A strong desire to learn and explore new AI concepts.
• Problem‑solving & Critical Thinking: Ability to apply AI knowledge to new challenges.