AI Business Consulting Lead Full Time

Location: London (Hybrid) | Practice Area: Business Consulting | Type: PermanentLead enterprise AI transformation programmes across financial services organisationsThe RoleJoin Capco’s Business Consulting practice as an AI Business Consulting Lead, partnering with leading financial services organisations to shape, scale, and embed AI-enabled transformation initiatives across their businesses. This role combines strategic advisory, transformation delivery, stakeholder leadership, and AI commercialisation, helping clients unlock measurable value from technologies such as GPT, Copilot, and broader AI/ML capabilities.Operating at Principal Consultant level, you will lead complex client engagements, oversee multidisciplinary delivery teams, and act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders across business, operations, technology, risk, and compliance functions. You will play a key role in identifying AI-enabled opportunities, shaping transformation roadmaps, supporting responsible AI adoption, and driving enterprise-wide change within complex, regulated environments.This role is suited to individuals who combine deep financial services expertise with strong consulting capability and practical experience delivering AI-enabled business transformation.What You’ll DoLead AI-enabled transformation engagements for financial services clients, helping organisations identify, shape, and scale opportunities that improve operational efficiency, workforce productivity, and business innovationAct as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, facilitating executive discussions, shaping AI adoption strategies, and translating business challenges into practical, scalable AI use cases and delivery roadmapsOversee delivery activities across complex transformation programmes, leading multidisciplinary teams and supporting project governance, stakeholder management, delivery planning, and change executionPartner with technology, product, engineering, risk, and compliance teams to support the development, testing, governance, and deployment of AI-enabled solutions within regulated environmentsContribute to practice growth through thought leadership, client development, team mentoring, and the advancement of Capco’s AI consulting capabilities across financial servicesWhat We’re Looking ForSignificant experience delivering business transformation, consulting, or AI-enabled change initiatives within financial services environments, with SME-level exposure to Banking & Payments, Capital Markets, Wealth & Asset Management, or InsuranceStrong understanding of the AI/ML ecosystem, including GPT, Copilot, generative AI, NLP, foundation models, and enterprise AI adoption considerations within regulated industriesProven experience leading complex programmes or consulting engagements, with strong knowledge of project delivery approaches, governance frameworks, stakeholder management, and organisational change deliveryAbility to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels, translating emerging technologies into commercially relevant business outcomes and practical transformation strategiesCollaborative, adaptable, and delivery-focused mindset, with experience navigating governance, risk, compliance, and responsible AI considerations within enterprise environmentsBonus Points ForExperience leading AI commercialisation, AI product delivery, or enterprise AI adoption initiatives within large financial institutionsPrevious consulting or advisory experience within a professional services environment at Principal Consultant or equivalent levelFamiliarity with AI governance, model risk management, MLOps, responsible AI frameworks, or regulatory considerations relating to AI deploymentExperience building client relationships, contributing to business development activities, or supporting proposition and capability developmentExposure to tools and platforms such as Microsoft Copilot Studio, Power Platform, Power Automate, or enterprise AI ecosystemsWhy Join CapcoLead high-impact AI transformation programmes for leading financial services organisationsWork in a collaborative, flat, and entrepreneurial consulting cultureAccess continuous learning, leadership development, and industry certificationsPlay a key role in shaping Capco’s AI consulting capabilities and market presenceHelp clients unlock the value of AI through practical, people-focused transformation and innovationBenefitsCore Benefits: Discretionary bonus, competitive pension, health insurance, life insurance and critical illness cover.Mental Health: Easy access to CareFirst, Unmind, Aviva consultations, and in-house first aiders.Family-Friendly: Maternity, adoption, shared parental leave, plus paid leave for sickness, pregnancy loss, fertility treatment, menopause, and bereavement.Holiday Flexibility: 5 weeks of annual leave with the option to buy or sell holiday days based on your needs.Continuous Learning: Minimum 40 Hours of Training Annually, plus a Business Coach assigned from Day One to support your development and career growth.Inclusion at CapcoWe’re committed to making our recruitment process accessible and straightforward for everyone. If you need any adjustments at any stage, just let us know – we’ll be happy to help. We value each person’s unique perspective and contribution. At Capco, we believe that being yourself is your greatest strength. Our #BeYourselfAtWork culture encourages individuality and collaboration – a mindset that shapes how we work with clients and each other every day.