Associate Director - (SSG) Strategy and Execution - EY Parthenon Location: London Other locations: Primary Location Only Requisition ID: 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. Associate Director - (SSG) Strategy and Execution - EY Parthenon Our SSG (Software Strategy Group) sits within the Strategy and Execution team, which is EY's leading market team providing Technology, Operations and Financial advice to corporate and private equity firms who intend to acquire, divest or restructure businesses. The team comprises advisors with specialist commercial, operations, software, technology, cyber, finance and deal / transaction experience from industry, advisory and audit backgrounds. SSG has competencies in Product and Technology, Enterprise Technology and Cybersecurity: Product and Technology provides investment and acquisition guidance to clients across commercial, product, and technical topics needed to assess and advise companies leveraging their own proprietary software for commercial advantage Enterprise Technology assesses major technology risks and opportunities related to a transaction across key areas of enterprise technology holistically including enterprise and business systems, infrastructure, data and reporting, tech operating model, tech spend Cybersecurity focuses on understanding the business operating model, then applying our experience, benchmarks and tools to determine where Cyber is critical to the brand, operations, assets and applicable regulations. The team has completed thousands of diligence engagements and provides a unique capability to help companies make critical choices and complete successful transactions. As part of EY, you'll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we're counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all. The opportunity We are seeking to further expand our team with consultants who work across a range of sectors that include Private Equity, Digital, Software and tech-enabled services. The opportunity sits in the Product and Technology competency of the SSG team As an Associate Director in our team, you'll advise clients across software and tech-enabled services sectors, supporting in developing and executing strategies for transactions, use your knowledge and enthusiasm to apply your technical skills across the M&A transaction lifecycle; ranging from diligence to technology strategy assignments including pre-deal diligence, portfolio review and post deal value creation engagements. Your key responsibilities Our Associate Directors manage teams that engage with clients on a variety of topics, ranging from diligence to strategy assignments: Product and Technology diligence: We provide market-leading product and technology diligence of companies in the Software Economy, an "inside-out" assessment of product capabilities, product road map, software architecture, technical debt, R&D organisation, and software development processes, enabling investors to understand a software company's capabilities and ability to execute against its corporate strategy, while also identifying risks and opportunities. Integrated diligence: When EY-Parthenon teams combine product and technology diligence with guiding commercial due diligence "outside-in" capabilities, we provide clients with a cohesive view of their target investment from both a market and an operational perspective, providing insights that each diligence workstream may not uncover separately. We are a leader and innovator in this integrated offering and bring extensive capabilities to the marketplace. Software development optimisation: We assess a company's software development organisation for capacity, talent, and process, and provide actionable recommendations to improve productivity, timeliness, predictability, quality, and overall alignment with the corporate strategy. This assessment is conducted through site visits, interviews, reviewing data, hands-on evaluation, primary research, and benchmarking. Technology strategy and roadmap: By studying clients' technology roadmaps and potential alternatives, as well as assessing cost, risk, and alignment with strategic objectives, we help companies identify and build a suitable technology strategy and architecture road map - sometimes building on internal efforts and sometimes on brand-new ideas. This type of engagement typically revolves around a potential re-platforming initiative or a major transformational effort, such as a substantial acquisition or a SaaS transformation. Product strategy and roadmap: We examine a company's product roadmap and provide recommendations for improvement in product strategy and road map based on market and research, team capabilities, development cost and risk, and technology underpinnings. This type of engagement typically includes primary research on the competitive landscape and market greenspace. It may also entail post-merger consolidation or rationalisation of a product portfolio. Like other engagements, it leverages the combination of capabilities in understanding and assessing marketplaces and deep technical knowledge. Skills and attributes for success Contributing to pre deal, post deal, value creation engagements with clients across all sectors including private equity across the UK and EU. Associate Directors manage an engagement's successful execution and lead junior team members. On any given day, an Associate Director might take the lead role on more challenging analysis, coach/ mentor junior team members, conduct industry research, interview industry experts, conduct qualitative and quantitative investigation, or participate in discussions with our clients Lead discussions to develop hypotheses, insights, and key findings critical to the engagement Executing qualitative and quantitative reviews (e.g., R&D Spend analysis, feature functionality benchmarking, competitor studies, organisational capabilities, technology capabilities) to support the formulation and validation of strategic recommendations Conducting in-depth interviews with key organisational stakeholders, industry experts and customers Performing secondary research using a variety of sources (e.g., analyst reports, market research reports, news articles) Analysing business plans and pro-forma financial models to help identify key assumptions and drivers Contribute to people initiatives; mentoring, coaching, recruiting, retaining and training staff. Desirable knowledge and experience A bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with outstanding academic performance. (Computer science or similar field would be a plus) Prior experience as team lead or senior engineer within a software company, or the software function of a more traditional company, especially in fields such as product management, software engineering, data science or DevOps Track record of applying structured methodologies and industry standards for Product Management, UI/UX design principles, Software Architecture, Software Development Life Cycle methods and the ability to provide insights based on experience Prior experience in a transactions context, ideally performing technology due diligence and/or strategic value creation assignments Detail-oriented and good at sifting through datasets quickly to identify patterns and develop insights Ability to make detailed assessments of industry, products, markets, competitors and customers to identify risks and opportunities, along with recommendations to achieve investment thesis goals and/or mitigate risk Flexibility with working locations, as we occasionally perform work onsite in the UK, EU and globally You will be a charismatic and effective leader of diverse teams You will be a strong and articulate communicator You'll be a trusted business consultant to our clients and use your deep knowledge of technology trends to work closely to their needs Your proven project management and stakeholder management experience will be key to the role If you're ready to take on a wide range of responsibilities and are committed to seeking out new ways to make a difference, this role is for you About EY Parthenon EY-Parthenon teams work with clients to navigate complexity by helping them to reimagine their eco-systems, reshape their portfolios and reinvent themselves for a better future. With global connectivity and scale, EY-Parthenon teams focus on Strategy Realized - helping CEOs design and deliver strategies to better manage challenges while maximizing opportunities as they look to transform their businesses. From idea to implementation, EY-Parthenon teams help organizations to build a better working world by fostering long-term value. EY-Parthenon is a brand under which a number of EY member firms across the globe provide strategy consulting services. For more information, please visit What working at EY offers We offer a competitive remuneration package where you'll be rewarded for your individual and team performance . click apply for full job details
Feb 04, 2026
Full time
Associate Director - (SSG) Strategy and Execution - EY Parthenon Location: London Other locations: Primary Location Only Requisition ID: 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. Associate Director - (SSG) Strategy and Execution - EY Parthenon Our SSG (Software Strategy Group) sits within the Strategy and Execution team, which is EY's leading market team providing Technology, Operations and Financial advice to corporate and private equity firms who intend to acquire, divest or restructure businesses. The team comprises advisors with specialist commercial, operations, software, technology, cyber, finance and deal / transaction experience from industry, advisory and audit backgrounds. SSG has competencies in Product and Technology, Enterprise Technology and Cybersecurity: Product and Technology provides investment and acquisition guidance to clients across commercial, product, and technical topics needed to assess and advise companies leveraging their own proprietary software for commercial advantage Enterprise Technology assesses major technology risks and opportunities related to a transaction across key areas of enterprise technology holistically including enterprise and business systems, infrastructure, data and reporting, tech operating model, tech spend Cybersecurity focuses on understanding the business operating model, then applying our experience, benchmarks and tools to determine where Cyber is critical to the brand, operations, assets and applicable regulations. The team has completed thousands of diligence engagements and provides a unique capability to help companies make critical choices and complete successful transactions. As part of EY, you'll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we're counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all. The opportunity We are seeking to further expand our team with consultants who work across a range of sectors that include Private Equity, Digital, Software and tech-enabled services. The opportunity sits in the Product and Technology competency of the SSG team As an Associate Director in our team, you'll advise clients across software and tech-enabled services sectors, supporting in developing and executing strategies for transactions, use your knowledge and enthusiasm to apply your technical skills across the M&A transaction lifecycle; ranging from diligence to technology strategy assignments including pre-deal diligence, portfolio review and post deal value creation engagements. Your key responsibilities Our Associate Directors manage teams that engage with clients on a variety of topics, ranging from diligence to strategy assignments: Product and Technology diligence: We provide market-leading product and technology diligence of companies in the Software Economy, an "inside-out" assessment of product capabilities, product road map, software architecture, technical debt, R&D organisation, and software development processes, enabling investors to understand a software company's capabilities and ability to execute against its corporate strategy, while also identifying risks and opportunities. Integrated diligence: When EY-Parthenon teams combine product and technology diligence with guiding commercial due diligence "outside-in" capabilities, we provide clients with a cohesive view of their target investment from both a market and an operational perspective, providing insights that each diligence workstream may not uncover separately. We are a leader and innovator in this integrated offering and bring extensive capabilities to the marketplace. Software development optimisation: We assess a company's software development organisation for capacity, talent, and process, and provide actionable recommendations to improve productivity, timeliness, predictability, quality, and overall alignment with the corporate strategy. This assessment is conducted through site visits, interviews, reviewing data, hands-on evaluation, primary research, and benchmarking. Technology strategy and roadmap: By studying clients' technology roadmaps and potential alternatives, as well as assessing cost, risk, and alignment with strategic objectives, we help companies identify and build a suitable technology strategy and architecture road map - sometimes building on internal efforts and sometimes on brand-new ideas. This type of engagement typically revolves around a potential re-platforming initiative or a major transformational effort, such as a substantial acquisition or a SaaS transformation. Product strategy and roadmap: We examine a company's product roadmap and provide recommendations for improvement in product strategy and road map based on market and research, team capabilities, development cost and risk, and technology underpinnings. This type of engagement typically includes primary research on the competitive landscape and market greenspace. It may also entail post-merger consolidation or rationalisation of a product portfolio. Like other engagements, it leverages the combination of capabilities in understanding and assessing marketplaces and deep technical knowledge. Skills and attributes for success Contributing to pre deal, post deal, value creation engagements with clients across all sectors including private equity across the UK and EU. Associate Directors manage an engagement's successful execution and lead junior team members. On any given day, an Associate Director might take the lead role on more challenging analysis, coach/ mentor junior team members, conduct industry research, interview industry experts, conduct qualitative and quantitative investigation, or participate in discussions with our clients Lead discussions to develop hypotheses, insights, and key findings critical to the engagement Executing qualitative and quantitative reviews (e.g., R&D Spend analysis, feature functionality benchmarking, competitor studies, organisational capabilities, technology capabilities) to support the formulation and validation of strategic recommendations Conducting in-depth interviews with key organisational stakeholders, industry experts and customers Performing secondary research using a variety of sources (e.g., analyst reports, market research reports, news articles) Analysing business plans and pro-forma financial models to help identify key assumptions and drivers Contribute to people initiatives; mentoring, coaching, recruiting, retaining and training staff. Desirable knowledge and experience A bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with outstanding academic performance. (Computer science or similar field would be a plus) Prior experience as team lead or senior engineer within a software company, or the software function of a more traditional company, especially in fields such as product management, software engineering, data science or DevOps Track record of applying structured methodologies and industry standards for Product Management, UI/UX design principles, Software Architecture, Software Development Life Cycle methods and the ability to provide insights based on experience Prior experience in a transactions context, ideally performing technology due diligence and/or strategic value creation assignments Detail-oriented and good at sifting through datasets quickly to identify patterns and develop insights Ability to make detailed assessments of industry, products, markets, competitors and customers to identify risks and opportunities, along with recommendations to achieve investment thesis goals and/or mitigate risk Flexibility with working locations, as we occasionally perform work onsite in the UK, EU and globally You will be a charismatic and effective leader of diverse teams You will be a strong and articulate communicator You'll be a trusted business consultant to our clients and use your deep knowledge of technology trends to work closely to their needs Your proven project management and stakeholder management experience will be key to the role If you're ready to take on a wide range of responsibilities and are committed to seeking out new ways to make a difference, this role is for you About EY Parthenon EY-Parthenon teams work with clients to navigate complexity by helping them to reimagine their eco-systems, reshape their portfolios and reinvent themselves for a better future. With global connectivity and scale, EY-Parthenon teams focus on Strategy Realized - helping CEOs design and deliver strategies to better manage challenges while maximizing opportunities as they look to transform their businesses. From idea to implementation, EY-Parthenon teams help organizations to build a better working world by fostering long-term value. EY-Parthenon is a brand under which a number of EY member firms across the globe provide strategy consulting services. For more information, please visit What working at EY offers We offer a competitive remuneration package where you'll be rewarded for your individual and team performance . click apply for full job details
Aberdeen, Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol, Cambridge, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Gatwick, Glasgow, Guernsey, Ipswich, Isle of Man, Jersey, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Manchester, Milton Keynes, Newcastle, Nottingham, Port Talbot, Reading, Southampton, St Albans Business Line Job Type Permanent / FTC Date published 05-Nov-2025 21232 Connect to your Industry At Deloitte, you will have the opportunity to work with leading global companies and help them tackle complex business challenges. As a Director AI Lead, you will be responsible for creating and delivering innovative solutions that drive long term value for our leading Insurance clients. We are looking for talented individuals who share our passion for excellence and are committed to delivering exceptional results. At Deloitte, you will have access to unparalleled training and development opportunities, as well as the chance to work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry. With a focus on next generation technology enabled projects, you will be at the forefront of innovation and have the chance to make a real impact. Join us and be part of a dynamic, collaborative, and supportive team that is dedicated to delivering exceptional results. Connect to your career at Deloitte Deloitte drives progress. Using our vast range of expertise, we help our clients' become leaders wherever they choose to compete. To do this, we invest in outstanding people. We build teams of future thinkers, with diverse talents and backgrounds, and empower them all to reach for and achieve more. What brings us all together at Deloitte?It'show we approach the thousands of decisions we make everyday. How we behave, our beliefs and our attitudes. In other words: our values. Whatever we do, whereverwe arein the world, welead the way,serve with integrity, take care of each other ,fosterinclusion, andcollaborate for measurable impact. These five shared values lead every decision wemake and action we take, guiding us to deliver impact how and where it mattersmost . Connect to your opportunity We are seeking talented and experienced AI leaders to join our team, with a focus on Insurance clients and leveraging latest advances in AI to unlock insight and change for large scale Insurance Transformation Programmes. You will play a critical role in both developing and delivering AI Enabled solutions for our clients. You will work closely with our most strategic clients to better understand their business needs and develop solutions that leverage the latest technology in the space of Traditional AI, Generative AI and Data Science. Our projects vary greatly, and your responsibility will differ based on the focus of the client engagement and your skillset, but could include and may require you to: Collaborate with clients to understand their business needs and develop AI enabled solutions that align with their goals and objectives. Lead on sales and business development activities, such as building client relationships, conducting bid processes, and driving out strategic partnerships. Build, lead and manage a team of AI professionals, including data scientists, engineers, developers and business analysts to ensure successful project delivery. Manage the entire project lifecycle, from inception to completion, including timelines, budgets, and scope. Stay up to date with the latest advancements in AI Technology and identify opportunities to incorporate new tools and techniques into client solutions. Connect to your skills and professional experience As a Senior Director, you will be expected to lead and help develop a team while managing client engagements. You will be heavily involved in shaping the market propositions for our clients, business development and sales opportunities in the Insurance market. Your responsibilities will vary depending on the focus of your client engagement and your skillset, but could require the ability to do the following. Deep Insurance industry experience with a proven track record within sub market domains. Extensive experience in developing and delivering AI enabled, production grade solutions at scale. Ability to identify AI opportunities and independently lead go to market propositions, providing a link between the business problem and technical solutions. Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage timelines, budgets, scope. Deep understanding of AI technologies, including Generative AI. Strong leadership skills, including the ability to enable a diverse technical and non technical team. Knowledge of agile methodologies and experience working in an agile environment. Knowledge of emerging AI technologies and their potential applications and risks. The ability to tell a compelling story by structuring thoughts in a way that is engaging and easy to follow. Experience in leading and delivering AI solutions using cloud based platforms. Experience in agile project management methodologies, such as Scrum or Kanban. Connect to your business - Technology and Transformation Distinctive thinking, deep expertise, innovation and collaborative working. That's what connects us. That's what makes us Deloitte. If you want to help solve some of the biggest tech and transformational challenges around, join us. Together, we'll make an impact that matters. Engineering, AI and Data We lead transformation at the heart of our clients; re engineering the core of our clients' organisations, helping to unleash growth, and creating better futures for their customers, citizens and employees. Personal independence Regulation and controls are standard practice in our industry and Deloitte is no exception. These controls provide important legal protection for both you and the firm. We are subject to a number of audit regulations, one of which requires that certain colleagues abide by specific personal independence constraints (e.g., in relation to any financial interests and employment relationships). This can mean that you and your "Immediate Family Members" are not permitted to hold certain financial interests (shares, funds, bonds etc.) with audit clients of the firm, and also prohibitions on certain employment relationships (e.g., you are not permitted to hold a secondary employment role with SEC audit clients of the firm whilst being employed by the firm). The recruitment team will provide further detail as you progress through the recruitment process or you can contact the Independence team upon request. Connect with your colleagues "What attracted me to Deloitte were the endless opportunities and the collective experience of other like minded individuals. Deloitte's clients include many of the world's largest organisations; I wanted to be part of a team that made a difference that I could be proud of." - Dan, Technology and Transformation "I get to work on projects that help clients in a sector I feel truly passionate about." - Rhiannon, Technology and Transformation "Everyone always says "it's the people," and that's true. Working for a brand you feel proud of feels pretty good too. And you don't have any stress about fitting into a particular stereotype, because there are so many different types of people in Deloitte Digital." - Gillian, Technology and Transformation Our hybrid working policy You'll be based in London with hybrid working. At Deloitte we understand the importance of balancing your career alongside your home life. That's why we'll support you to work flexibly through our hybrid working policy. Depending on the requirements of your role, you'll have the opportunity to work in your local office, virtual collaboration spaces, client sites and remotely. You'll get the chance to meet face to face when needed, while you collaborate and learn from colleagues, share your experiences, and build the relationships that will fuel your career and prioritise your wellbeing. Please check with your recruiter for the specific working requirements that may apply for your role. Our commitment to you Making an impact is more than just what we do: it's why we're here. So we work hard to create an environment where you can experience a purpose you believe in, the freedom to be you, and the capacity to go further than ever before. We want you. The true you. Your own strengths, perspective and personality. So we're nurturing a culture where everyone belongs, feels supported and heard, and is empowered to make a valuable, personal contribution. You can be sure we'll take your wellbeing seriously, too. Because it's only when you're comfortable and at your best that you can make the kind of impact you, and we, live for. Your expertise is our capability, so we'll make sure it never stops growing. Whether it's from the complex work you do, or the people you collaborate with, you'll learn every day. Through world class development, you'll gain invaluable technical and personal skills. Whatever your level, you'll learn how to lead. Connect to your next step A career at Deloitte is an opportunity to develop in any direction you choose. Join us and you'll experience a purpose you can believe in and an impact you can see. You'll be free to bring your true self to work every day. And you'll never stop growing, whatever your level. Discover more reasons to connect with us, our people and purpose driven culture at deloitte.co.uk/careers
Feb 03, 2026
Full time
Aberdeen, Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol, Cambridge, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Gatwick, Glasgow, Guernsey, Ipswich, Isle of Man, Jersey, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Manchester, Milton Keynes, Newcastle, Nottingham, Port Talbot, Reading, Southampton, St Albans Business Line Job Type Permanent / FTC Date published 05-Nov-2025 21232 Connect to your Industry At Deloitte, you will have the opportunity to work with leading global companies and help them tackle complex business challenges. As a Director AI Lead, you will be responsible for creating and delivering innovative solutions that drive long term value for our leading Insurance clients. We are looking for talented individuals who share our passion for excellence and are committed to delivering exceptional results. At Deloitte, you will have access to unparalleled training and development opportunities, as well as the chance to work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry. With a focus on next generation technology enabled projects, you will be at the forefront of innovation and have the chance to make a real impact. Join us and be part of a dynamic, collaborative, and supportive team that is dedicated to delivering exceptional results. Connect to your career at Deloitte Deloitte drives progress. Using our vast range of expertise, we help our clients' become leaders wherever they choose to compete. To do this, we invest in outstanding people. We build teams of future thinkers, with diverse talents and backgrounds, and empower them all to reach for and achieve more. What brings us all together at Deloitte?It'show we approach the thousands of decisions we make everyday. How we behave, our beliefs and our attitudes. In other words: our values. Whatever we do, whereverwe arein the world, welead the way,serve with integrity, take care of each other ,fosterinclusion, andcollaborate for measurable impact. These five shared values lead every decision wemake and action we take, guiding us to deliver impact how and where it mattersmost . Connect to your opportunity We are seeking talented and experienced AI leaders to join our team, with a focus on Insurance clients and leveraging latest advances in AI to unlock insight and change for large scale Insurance Transformation Programmes. You will play a critical role in both developing and delivering AI Enabled solutions for our clients. You will work closely with our most strategic clients to better understand their business needs and develop solutions that leverage the latest technology in the space of Traditional AI, Generative AI and Data Science. Our projects vary greatly, and your responsibility will differ based on the focus of the client engagement and your skillset, but could include and may require you to: Collaborate with clients to understand their business needs and develop AI enabled solutions that align with their goals and objectives. Lead on sales and business development activities, such as building client relationships, conducting bid processes, and driving out strategic partnerships. Build, lead and manage a team of AI professionals, including data scientists, engineers, developers and business analysts to ensure successful project delivery. Manage the entire project lifecycle, from inception to completion, including timelines, budgets, and scope. Stay up to date with the latest advancements in AI Technology and identify opportunities to incorporate new tools and techniques into client solutions. Connect to your skills and professional experience As a Senior Director, you will be expected to lead and help develop a team while managing client engagements. You will be heavily involved in shaping the market propositions for our clients, business development and sales opportunities in the Insurance market. Your responsibilities will vary depending on the focus of your client engagement and your skillset, but could require the ability to do the following. Deep Insurance industry experience with a proven track record within sub market domains. Extensive experience in developing and delivering AI enabled, production grade solutions at scale. Ability to identify AI opportunities and independently lead go to market propositions, providing a link between the business problem and technical solutions. Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage timelines, budgets, scope. Deep understanding of AI technologies, including Generative AI. Strong leadership skills, including the ability to enable a diverse technical and non technical team. Knowledge of agile methodologies and experience working in an agile environment. Knowledge of emerging AI technologies and their potential applications and risks. The ability to tell a compelling story by structuring thoughts in a way that is engaging and easy to follow. Experience in leading and delivering AI solutions using cloud based platforms. Experience in agile project management methodologies, such as Scrum or Kanban. Connect to your business - Technology and Transformation Distinctive thinking, deep expertise, innovation and collaborative working. That's what connects us. That's what makes us Deloitte. If you want to help solve some of the biggest tech and transformational challenges around, join us. Together, we'll make an impact that matters. Engineering, AI and Data We lead transformation at the heart of our clients; re engineering the core of our clients' organisations, helping to unleash growth, and creating better futures for their customers, citizens and employees. Personal independence Regulation and controls are standard practice in our industry and Deloitte is no exception. These controls provide important legal protection for both you and the firm. We are subject to a number of audit regulations, one of which requires that certain colleagues abide by specific personal independence constraints (e.g., in relation to any financial interests and employment relationships). This can mean that you and your "Immediate Family Members" are not permitted to hold certain financial interests (shares, funds, bonds etc.) with audit clients of the firm, and also prohibitions on certain employment relationships (e.g., you are not permitted to hold a secondary employment role with SEC audit clients of the firm whilst being employed by the firm). The recruitment team will provide further detail as you progress through the recruitment process or you can contact the Independence team upon request. Connect with your colleagues "What attracted me to Deloitte were the endless opportunities and the collective experience of other like minded individuals. Deloitte's clients include many of the world's largest organisations; I wanted to be part of a team that made a difference that I could be proud of." - Dan, Technology and Transformation "I get to work on projects that help clients in a sector I feel truly passionate about." - Rhiannon, Technology and Transformation "Everyone always says "it's the people," and that's true. Working for a brand you feel proud of feels pretty good too. And you don't have any stress about fitting into a particular stereotype, because there are so many different types of people in Deloitte Digital." - Gillian, Technology and Transformation Our hybrid working policy You'll be based in London with hybrid working. At Deloitte we understand the importance of balancing your career alongside your home life. That's why we'll support you to work flexibly through our hybrid working policy. Depending on the requirements of your role, you'll have the opportunity to work in your local office, virtual collaboration spaces, client sites and remotely. You'll get the chance to meet face to face when needed, while you collaborate and learn from colleagues, share your experiences, and build the relationships that will fuel your career and prioritise your wellbeing. Please check with your recruiter for the specific working requirements that may apply for your role. Our commitment to you Making an impact is more than just what we do: it's why we're here. So we work hard to create an environment where you can experience a purpose you believe in, the freedom to be you, and the capacity to go further than ever before. We want you. The true you. Your own strengths, perspective and personality. So we're nurturing a culture where everyone belongs, feels supported and heard, and is empowered to make a valuable, personal contribution. You can be sure we'll take your wellbeing seriously, too. Because it's only when you're comfortable and at your best that you can make the kind of impact you, and we, live for. Your expertise is our capability, so we'll make sure it never stops growing. Whether it's from the complex work you do, or the people you collaborate with, you'll learn every day. Through world class development, you'll gain invaluable technical and personal skills. Whatever your level, you'll learn how to lead. Connect to your next step A career at Deloitte is an opportunity to develop in any direction you choose. Join us and you'll experience a purpose you can believe in and an impact you can see. You'll be free to bring your true self to work every day. And you'll never stop growing, whatever your level. Discover more reasons to connect with us, our people and purpose driven culture at deloitte.co.uk/careers
Aberdeen, Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol, Cambridge, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Gatwick, Glasgow, Guernsey, Ipswich, Isle of Man, Jersey, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Manchester, Milton Keynes, Newcastle, Nottingham, Port Talbot, Reading, Southampton, St Albans Business Line Job Type Permanent / FTC Date published 05-Nov-2025 21232 Connect to your Industry At Deloitte, you will have the opportunity to work with leading global companies and help them tackle complex business challenges. As a Director AI Lead, you will be responsible for creating and delivering innovative solutions that drive long term value for our leading Insurance clients. We are looking for talented individuals who share our passion for excellence and are committed to delivering exceptional results. At Deloitte, you will have access to unparalleled training and development opportunities, as well as the chance to work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry. With a focus on next generation technology enabled projects, you will be at the forefront of innovation and have the chance to make a real impact. Join us and be part of a dynamic, collaborative, and supportive team that is dedicated to delivering exceptional results. Connect to your career at Deloitte Deloitte drives progress. Using our vast range of expertise, we help our clients' become leaders wherever they choose to compete. To do this, we invest in outstanding people. We build teams of future thinkers, with diverse talents and backgrounds, and empower them all to reach for and achieve more. What brings us all together at Deloitte?It'show we approach the thousands of decisions we make everyday. How we behave, our beliefs and our attitudes. In other words: our values. Whatever we do, whereverwe arein the world, welead the way,serve with integrity, take care of each other ,fosterinclusion, andcollaborate for measurable impact. These five shared values lead every decision wemake and action we take, guiding us to deliver impact how and where it mattersmost . Connect to your opportunity We are seeking talented and experienced AI leaders to join our team, with a focus on Insurance clients and leveraging latest advances in AI to unlock insight and change for large scale Insurance Transformation Programmes. You will play a critical role in both developing and delivering AI Enabled solutions for our clients. You will work closely with our most strategic clients to better understand their business needs and develop solutions that leverage the latest technology in the space of Traditional AI, Generative AI and Data Science. Our projects vary greatly, and your responsibility will differ based on the focus of the client engagement and your skillset, but could include and may require you to: Collaborate with clients to understand their business needs and develop AI enabled solutions that align with their goals and objectives. Lead on sales and business development activities, such as building client relationships, conducting bid processes, and driving out strategic partnerships. Build, lead and manage a team of AI professionals, including data scientists, engineers, developers and business analysts to ensure successful project delivery. Manage the entire project lifecycle, from inception to completion, including timelines, budgets, and scope. Stay up to date with the latest advancements in AI Technology and identify opportunities to incorporate new tools and techniques into client solutions. Connect to your skills and professional experience As a Senior Director, you will be expected to lead and help develop a team while managing client engagements. You will be heavily involved in shaping the market propositions for our clients, business development and sales opportunities in the Insurance market. Your responsibilities will vary depending on the focus of your client engagement and your skillset, but could require the ability to do the following. Deep Insurance industry experience with a proven track record within sub market domains. Extensive experience in developing and delivering AI enabled, production grade solutions at scale. Ability to identify AI opportunities and independently lead go to market propositions, providing a link between the business problem and technical solutions. Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage timelines, budgets, scope. Deep understanding of AI technologies, including Generative AI. Strong leadership skills, including the ability to enable a diverse technical and non technical team. Knowledge of agile methodologies and experience working in an agile environment. Knowledge of emerging AI technologies and their potential applications and risks. The ability to tell a compelling story by structuring thoughts in a way that is engaging and easy to follow. Experience in leading and delivering AI solutions using cloud based platforms. Experience in agile project management methodologies, such as Scrum or Kanban. Connect to your business - Technology and Transformation Distinctive thinking, deep expertise, innovation and collaborative working. That's what connects us. That's what makes us Deloitte. If you want to help solve some of the biggest tech and transformational challenges around, join us. Together, we'll make an impact that matters. Engineering, AI and Data We lead transformation at the heart of our clients; re engineering the core of our clients' organisations, helping to unleash growth, and creating better futures for their customers, citizens and employees. Personal independence Regulation and controls are standard practice in our industry and Deloitte is no exception. These controls provide important legal protection for both you and the firm. We are subject to a number of audit regulations, one of which requires that certain colleagues abide by specific personal independence constraints (e.g., in relation to any financial interests and employment relationships). This can mean that you and your "Immediate Family Members" are not permitted to hold certain financial interests (shares, funds, bonds etc.) with audit clients of the firm, and also prohibitions on certain employment relationships (e.g., you are not permitted to hold a secondary employment role with SEC audit clients of the firm whilst being employed by the firm). The recruitment team will provide further detail as you progress through the recruitment process or you can contact the Independence team upon request. Connect with your colleagues "What attracted me to Deloitte were the endless opportunities and the collective experience of other like minded individuals. Deloitte's clients include many of the world's largest organisations; I wanted to be part of a team that made a difference that I could be proud of." - Dan, Technology and Transformation "I get to work on projects that help clients in a sector I feel truly passionate about." - Rhiannon, Technology and Transformation "Everyone always says "it's the people," and that's true. Working for a brand you feel proud of feels pretty good too. And you don't have any stress about fitting into a particular stereotype, because there are so many different types of people in Deloitte Digital." - Gillian, Technology and Transformation Our hybrid working policy You'll be based in London with hybrid working. At Deloitte we understand the importance of balancing your career alongside your home life. That's why we'll support you to work flexibly through our hybrid working policy. Depending on the requirements of your role, you'll have the opportunity to work in your local office, virtual collaboration spaces, client sites and remotely. You'll get the chance to meet face to face when needed, while you collaborate and learn from colleagues, share your experiences, and build the relationships that will fuel your career and prioritise your wellbeing. Please check with your recruiter for the specific working requirements that may apply for your role. Our commitment to you Making an impact is more than just what we do: it's why we're here. So we work hard to create an environment where you can experience a purpose you believe in, the freedom to be you, and the capacity to go further than ever before. We want you. The true you. Your own strengths, perspective and personality. So we're nurturing a culture where everyone belongs, feels supported and heard, and is empowered to make a valuable, personal contribution. You can be sure we'll take your wellbeing seriously, too. Because it's only when you're comfortable and at your best that you can make the kind of impact you, and we, live for. Your expertise is our capability, so we'll make sure it never stops growing. Whether it's from the complex work you do, or the people you collaborate with, you'll learn every day. Through world class development, you'll gain invaluable technical and personal skills. Whatever your level, you'll learn how to lead. Connect to your next step A career at Deloitte is an opportunity to develop in any direction you choose. Join us and you'll experience a purpose you can believe in and an impact you can see. You'll be free to bring your true self to work every day. And you'll never stop growing, whatever your level. Discover more reasons to connect with us, our people and purpose driven culture at deloitte.co.uk/careers
Feb 03, 2026
Full time
Aberdeen, Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol, Cambridge, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Gatwick, Glasgow, Guernsey, Ipswich, Isle of Man, Jersey, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Manchester, Milton Keynes, Newcastle, Nottingham, Port Talbot, Reading, Southampton, St Albans Business Line Job Type Permanent / FTC Date published 05-Nov-2025 21232 Connect to your Industry At Deloitte, you will have the opportunity to work with leading global companies and help them tackle complex business challenges. As a Director AI Lead, you will be responsible for creating and delivering innovative solutions that drive long term value for our leading Insurance clients. We are looking for talented individuals who share our passion for excellence and are committed to delivering exceptional results. At Deloitte, you will have access to unparalleled training and development opportunities, as well as the chance to work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry. With a focus on next generation technology enabled projects, you will be at the forefront of innovation and have the chance to make a real impact. Join us and be part of a dynamic, collaborative, and supportive team that is dedicated to delivering exceptional results. Connect to your career at Deloitte Deloitte drives progress. Using our vast range of expertise, we help our clients' become leaders wherever they choose to compete. To do this, we invest in outstanding people. We build teams of future thinkers, with diverse talents and backgrounds, and empower them all to reach for and achieve more. What brings us all together at Deloitte?It'show we approach the thousands of decisions we make everyday. How we behave, our beliefs and our attitudes. In other words: our values. Whatever we do, whereverwe arein the world, welead the way,serve with integrity, take care of each other ,fosterinclusion, andcollaborate for measurable impact. These five shared values lead every decision wemake and action we take, guiding us to deliver impact how and where it mattersmost . Connect to your opportunity We are seeking talented and experienced AI leaders to join our team, with a focus on Insurance clients and leveraging latest advances in AI to unlock insight and change for large scale Insurance Transformation Programmes. You will play a critical role in both developing and delivering AI Enabled solutions for our clients. You will work closely with our most strategic clients to better understand their business needs and develop solutions that leverage the latest technology in the space of Traditional AI, Generative AI and Data Science. Our projects vary greatly, and your responsibility will differ based on the focus of the client engagement and your skillset, but could include and may require you to: Collaborate with clients to understand their business needs and develop AI enabled solutions that align with their goals and objectives. Lead on sales and business development activities, such as building client relationships, conducting bid processes, and driving out strategic partnerships. Build, lead and manage a team of AI professionals, including data scientists, engineers, developers and business analysts to ensure successful project delivery. Manage the entire project lifecycle, from inception to completion, including timelines, budgets, and scope. Stay up to date with the latest advancements in AI Technology and identify opportunities to incorporate new tools and techniques into client solutions. Connect to your skills and professional experience As a Senior Director, you will be expected to lead and help develop a team while managing client engagements. You will be heavily involved in shaping the market propositions for our clients, business development and sales opportunities in the Insurance market. Your responsibilities will vary depending on the focus of your client engagement and your skillset, but could require the ability to do the following. Deep Insurance industry experience with a proven track record within sub market domains. Extensive experience in developing and delivering AI enabled, production grade solutions at scale. Ability to identify AI opportunities and independently lead go to market propositions, providing a link between the business problem and technical solutions. Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage timelines, budgets, scope. Deep understanding of AI technologies, including Generative AI. Strong leadership skills, including the ability to enable a diverse technical and non technical team. Knowledge of agile methodologies and experience working in an agile environment. Knowledge of emerging AI technologies and their potential applications and risks. The ability to tell a compelling story by structuring thoughts in a way that is engaging and easy to follow. Experience in leading and delivering AI solutions using cloud based platforms. Experience in agile project management methodologies, such as Scrum or Kanban. Connect to your business - Technology and Transformation Distinctive thinking, deep expertise, innovation and collaborative working. That's what connects us. That's what makes us Deloitte. If you want to help solve some of the biggest tech and transformational challenges around, join us. Together, we'll make an impact that matters. Engineering, AI and Data We lead transformation at the heart of our clients; re engineering the core of our clients' organisations, helping to unleash growth, and creating better futures for their customers, citizens and employees. Personal independence Regulation and controls are standard practice in our industry and Deloitte is no exception. These controls provide important legal protection for both you and the firm. We are subject to a number of audit regulations, one of which requires that certain colleagues abide by specific personal independence constraints (e.g., in relation to any financial interests and employment relationships). This can mean that you and your "Immediate Family Members" are not permitted to hold certain financial interests (shares, funds, bonds etc.) with audit clients of the firm, and also prohibitions on certain employment relationships (e.g., you are not permitted to hold a secondary employment role with SEC audit clients of the firm whilst being employed by the firm). The recruitment team will provide further detail as you progress through the recruitment process or you can contact the Independence team upon request. Connect with your colleagues "What attracted me to Deloitte were the endless opportunities and the collective experience of other like minded individuals. Deloitte's clients include many of the world's largest organisations; I wanted to be part of a team that made a difference that I could be proud of." - Dan, Technology and Transformation "I get to work on projects that help clients in a sector I feel truly passionate about." - Rhiannon, Technology and Transformation "Everyone always says "it's the people," and that's true. Working for a brand you feel proud of feels pretty good too. And you don't have any stress about fitting into a particular stereotype, because there are so many different types of people in Deloitte Digital." - Gillian, Technology and Transformation Our hybrid working policy You'll be based in London with hybrid working. At Deloitte we understand the importance of balancing your career alongside your home life. That's why we'll support you to work flexibly through our hybrid working policy. Depending on the requirements of your role, you'll have the opportunity to work in your local office, virtual collaboration spaces, client sites and remotely. You'll get the chance to meet face to face when needed, while you collaborate and learn from colleagues, share your experiences, and build the relationships that will fuel your career and prioritise your wellbeing. Please check with your recruiter for the specific working requirements that may apply for your role. Our commitment to you Making an impact is more than just what we do: it's why we're here. So we work hard to create an environment where you can experience a purpose you believe in, the freedom to be you, and the capacity to go further than ever before. We want you. The true you. Your own strengths, perspective and personality. So we're nurturing a culture where everyone belongs, feels supported and heard, and is empowered to make a valuable, personal contribution. You can be sure we'll take your wellbeing seriously, too. Because it's only when you're comfortable and at your best that you can make the kind of impact you, and we, live for. Your expertise is our capability, so we'll make sure it never stops growing. Whether it's from the complex work you do, or the people you collaborate with, you'll learn every day. Through world class development, you'll gain invaluable technical and personal skills. Whatever your level, you'll learn how to lead. Connect to your next step A career at Deloitte is an opportunity to develop in any direction you choose. Join us and you'll experience a purpose you can believe in and an impact you can see. You'll be free to bring your true self to work every day. And you'll never stop growing, whatever your level. Discover more reasons to connect with us, our people and purpose driven culture at deloitte.co.uk/careers
Consultant Consulting Delivery (Technology Innovation & Strategy) Location: London - able to align with UK timezone (+/- 3 hours) Salary: Competitive Why join GlobalData? GlobalData is a leading intelligence platform for the world s largest industries. We empower organizations and individuals to make better decisions with trusted intelligence that decodes the future of a dynamic world. Using the advantage of one platform, we combine the collective power of unique data, expert analysis and innovative solutions to provide trusted intelligence on a global scale. Headquartered in London, with offices across the UK, US, Dubai, India and Australia, GlobalData serves a worldwide customer base with progressive solutions of the highest quality. Your key responsibilities will include: This role requires strong quantitative and analytical capability, combined with a consulting mindset, to translate complex data into a decision-oriented client insights. Project Delivery: Primarily deliver consulting engagements, translating GlobalData research and analysis into clear, decision-oriented insights for clients. Execute multiple workstreams, supporting timelines, dependencies, risk management, and quality standards. Support the Engagement Manager and Senior Consultants in structuring project plans, milestones, and delivery schedules. Ensure assigned outputs are delivered on time, within scope, and to agreed quality standards. Review outputs to ensure consistency, accuracy, and clarity and clear linkage between analysis and client objectives before client delivery. Apply structured consulting frameworks and judgement to translate qualitative and quantitative inputs into coherent, client-relevant implications, conclusions, and actionable recommendations. Client Relationship Management: Support Consulting Directors, Engagement Managers and Senior Consultants in maintaining client satisfaction through reliable, value-added delivery and regular client communication. Participate in client interactions to present insights, project findings, respond to questions, and refine outputs based on feedback, clearly articulating implications, conclusions, and recommendations. Contribute to the development of client-ready materials that support decision-making. Strategic Development: Support the development of consulting solutions and engagement approaches through research and analysis. Apply consulting judgement and frameworks to shape structured, decision-oriented client narratives. Contribute to the development of recommendations aligned to client strategic priorities. Team Management and Development: Collaborate closely with colleagues across consulting, research and analysis, sales and customer success. Seek feedback and coaching from Senior Consultants to develop consulting delivery skills and structured thinking. Contribute to a collaborative and high-performing consulting team culture. Innovation and Improvement: Support initiatives to improve consulting methodologies, tools, and processes. Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive dynamics to ensure GlobalData remains at the forefront of market research and consulting. What we look for: Quantitative Background: Degree or equivalent experience in a quantitative discipline such as economics, data science, statistics, mathematics, engineering, or related fields; exceptional candidates with alternative backgrounds must demonstrate strong quantitative proficiency. Strategic and Analytical Thinking: Ability to conceptualize and communicate solutions to our clients' business issues. Strong ability to synthesize complex information into clear, client-relevant insights. Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving abilities, with a proactive and solution-oriented approach. Proven ability to address complex client challenges with structured and pragmatic approaches. Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis: Strong experience delivering rigorous quantitative analysis using proprietary, primary, and secondary data, including statistical analysis, modelling, and scenario-based approaches, complemented by structured qualitative analysis to draw actionable conclusions. Deliverable Preparation: Ability to write and create compelling, error-free client deliverables that synthesize insight in an audience-aware format. Technical Skills: Strong skills related to data analysis and modeling, market sizing, competitive analysis, benchmarking and primary research. Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including clear and confident presentation skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels. Client Management: Experience working closely with and managing internal and/or external clients, and in preparing and conducting presentations. Experience: Typically 2 4 years experience in consulting, strategy, research-led consulting, or analytical roles. To find out more and to apply to our roles please visit (url removed) We believe strongly in the value of diversity and creating supportive, inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed. As such, GlobalData is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. GlobalData is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.
Jan 13, 2026
Full time
Consultant Consulting Delivery (Technology Innovation & Strategy) Location: London - able to align with UK timezone (+/- 3 hours) Salary: Competitive Why join GlobalData? GlobalData is a leading intelligence platform for the world s largest industries. We empower organizations and individuals to make better decisions with trusted intelligence that decodes the future of a dynamic world. Using the advantage of one platform, we combine the collective power of unique data, expert analysis and innovative solutions to provide trusted intelligence on a global scale. Headquartered in London, with offices across the UK, US, Dubai, India and Australia, GlobalData serves a worldwide customer base with progressive solutions of the highest quality. Your key responsibilities will include: This role requires strong quantitative and analytical capability, combined with a consulting mindset, to translate complex data into a decision-oriented client insights. Project Delivery: Primarily deliver consulting engagements, translating GlobalData research and analysis into clear, decision-oriented insights for clients. Execute multiple workstreams, supporting timelines, dependencies, risk management, and quality standards. Support the Engagement Manager and Senior Consultants in structuring project plans, milestones, and delivery schedules. Ensure assigned outputs are delivered on time, within scope, and to agreed quality standards. Review outputs to ensure consistency, accuracy, and clarity and clear linkage between analysis and client objectives before client delivery. Apply structured consulting frameworks and judgement to translate qualitative and quantitative inputs into coherent, client-relevant implications, conclusions, and actionable recommendations. Client Relationship Management: Support Consulting Directors, Engagement Managers and Senior Consultants in maintaining client satisfaction through reliable, value-added delivery and regular client communication. Participate in client interactions to present insights, project findings, respond to questions, and refine outputs based on feedback, clearly articulating implications, conclusions, and recommendations. Contribute to the development of client-ready materials that support decision-making. Strategic Development: Support the development of consulting solutions and engagement approaches through research and analysis. Apply consulting judgement and frameworks to shape structured, decision-oriented client narratives. Contribute to the development of recommendations aligned to client strategic priorities. Team Management and Development: Collaborate closely with colleagues across consulting, research and analysis, sales and customer success. Seek feedback and coaching from Senior Consultants to develop consulting delivery skills and structured thinking. Contribute to a collaborative and high-performing consulting team culture. Innovation and Improvement: Support initiatives to improve consulting methodologies, tools, and processes. Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive dynamics to ensure GlobalData remains at the forefront of market research and consulting. What we look for: Quantitative Background: Degree or equivalent experience in a quantitative discipline such as economics, data science, statistics, mathematics, engineering, or related fields; exceptional candidates with alternative backgrounds must demonstrate strong quantitative proficiency. Strategic and Analytical Thinking: Ability to conceptualize and communicate solutions to our clients' business issues. Strong ability to synthesize complex information into clear, client-relevant insights. Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving abilities, with a proactive and solution-oriented approach. Proven ability to address complex client challenges with structured and pragmatic approaches. Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis: Strong experience delivering rigorous quantitative analysis using proprietary, primary, and secondary data, including statistical analysis, modelling, and scenario-based approaches, complemented by structured qualitative analysis to draw actionable conclusions. Deliverable Preparation: Ability to write and create compelling, error-free client deliverables that synthesize insight in an audience-aware format. Technical Skills: Strong skills related to data analysis and modeling, market sizing, competitive analysis, benchmarking and primary research. Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including clear and confident presentation skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels. Client Management: Experience working closely with and managing internal and/or external clients, and in preparing and conducting presentations. Experience: Typically 2 4 years experience in consulting, strategy, research-led consulting, or analytical roles. To find out more and to apply to our roles please visit (url removed) We believe strongly in the value of diversity and creating supportive, inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed. As such, GlobalData is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. GlobalData is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.
