Senior Consultant, AI & Data, Financial Services, Databricks, London

The EY Financial Services AI & Data Consulting team in London is continuing to grow and develop unique advisory propositions in response to market needs and demand. We fully support the vision for an ecosystem with Data, AI and emerging technology at the core and are now recruiting for new colleagues as part of our strategic investment to help deliver this vision. We offer the opportunity to join a local team, driving continued growth and success on a global scale, delivering exceptional career experiences and advancing London’s position as a world leader in Financial Services.

Our mission is to deliver AI-ready Data enabling our Financial Services clients to deliver superior market products and experiences. We are currently looking for exceptional Senior Consultants with strong experience in Financial Services and Data Platform solutions, with a particular focus on Databricks, to join our team and actively contribute to this mission, locally and globally. Joining the London EY AI & Data team in this exciting period of growth will offer a huge variety of opportunities to make a tangible impact to our clients’ businesses and to your career.

The opportunity

In this AI & Data consulting role, you will work collaboratively with our clients to enhance their ability to solve complex business problems by delivering engagements related to the deployment of Data Platforms such as Databricks (and Snowflake where relevant). We provide expertise and delivery across two core areas:

• Data Architecture & Engineering – Focusing on next-generation data platforms, architecture and implementation, making data available and trusted to deliver on AI priorities.
• Data Management & Strategy – Supporting our clients to manage AI & Data Risk, define AI & Data Strategies, design Target Operating Models and enable Data Offices that prove transformational to their business.

Your key responsibilities

• Work as part of a delivery team on complex Financial Services data transformation programmes. A typical programme can include roles such as target state architecture scoping, data analysis, solution design, and end-to-end implementation management. As a Senior Consultant you will be a vital part of the delivery team on any or all of those roles as you develop your practical experiences with Databricks and other Data Platform solutions.
• Support the 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 articles that we issue to the market.
• Experience in Data Platform Technologies, with emphasis on:
• Deep understanding of Databricks architecture, including Lakehouse concepts, Delta Lake, and data sharing capabilities.
• Ability to write SQL and/or Python queries for transforming, joining and aggregating data.
• Experience with PySpark for distributed data processing.
• Ability to analyse datasets and generate insights using Databricks analytical tools and features.
• Practical knowledge of common data engineering and BI/data visualisation integrations such as dbt, Azure Data Factory, PowerBI.
• Familiarity with MLflow and Databricks-native functionality for deploying and interacting with Large Language Models.
• Ability to develop, test and deploy machine learning models within Databricks.
• Work to ensure internal risk and admin processes are adhered to.
• Participate actively in the local Financial Services ecosystem, collaborating with our clients, FinTechs and Universities as we advance London’s position as a world leader in Financial Services.

Skills and attributes for success

We’re looking for people with a passion for delivering data technology solutions that create positive outcomes for customers, regulators and shareholders. You should have advanced problem-solving skills, relish working in high-performing teams and an ability to communicate complex ideas effectively, both verbally and in writing.

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

• Demonstrable interest and awareness in data, AI & emerging technologies.
• Good problem-solving, teamwork and communication skills, and an ability to communicate ideas effectively and clearly.
• 2+ years of FS experience in one of the following sectors: Banking, Capital Markets or Insurance.
• Good knowledge in at least one of our core AI & Data capabilities:
• Data Architecture & Data Engineering.
• Data Management & Strategy.
• Understanding of technology trends and implications on the FS industry, including data platforms, digital drivers, cloud architecture, integration tools & approaches, AI methods & techniques and the challenges faced in establishing effective delivery of value across the business.
• Hands-on coding experience with SQL, Python or Scala (advantageous).
• Relevant experience in Databricks (knowledge of Snowflake and Microsoft Fabric would be beneficial).
• Previous consulting experience would be a plus, but so would the curiosity and ambition to develop your career with a consulting role.

What we look for

We are looking for highly motivated individuals who are passionate about AI and Data and want to assist clients to become truly data-driven organisations. If you think you can meet the challenges of a focused consulting organisation, want to learn how to grow and lead in a large practice, deliver on London’s vision for Financial Services and work in the most complex of sectors, our London AI and Data 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.