Manager - AI/Machine Learning, AI & Data, FS, Data Platforms

Edinburgh/London

Edinburgh is the preferred location for this role, London base is also possible

The EY Financial Services AI & Data Consulting team is continuing to grow and develop unique advisory propositions in response to market needs and demand. We fully support the Scottish Financial Enterprise (SFE) 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 Scotland’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 Managers with strong experience in Financial Services and Data Platform solutions to join our team and actively contribute to this mission, locally and globally. Joining the Edinburgh EY AI & Data team in this exciting period of growth will offer a huge variety of opportunity to make a tangible impact to our clients’ businesses and to your career.

The Opportunity

In this AI & Data consulting role, you will work collectively with our clients to enhance their ability to solve complex business problems by leading engagements related to the deployment of Data Platforms such as Snowflake and Databricks.

Your Key Responsibilities

Manage a delivery team on Financial Services Data Platform 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 Manager, you can expect significant people leadership responsibilities and will face off to senior members of client teams.
Business development; including the development of long-term trusted advisor relationships with our clients and Data Platform vendors. You will support RFP responses as well as thought leadership articles that we issue to the market.
Manage and track engagement financials, including time management, billing and invoice management.
Develop our people through coaching, talent development, recruitment and formal performance management.
Ensure internal risk and admin processes are adhered to.
Support the development of new EY data solutions and methods that will improve effectiveness and reduce costs of current practices.
Participate actively in the local Financial Services ecosystem, collaborating with our clients, FinTechs and Universities as we advance Scotland’s position as a world leader in Financial Services.

Skills and attributes for success

We’re looking for people with a passion for the delivery of data platform solutions that deliver positive outcomes for customers, regulators and shareholders. You should have leadership, problem solving and teamwork skills, 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:

Demonstratable interest and awareness in data, AI & emerging technologies
Ability to demonstrate strong leadership, problem solving, teamwork and communication skills, and an ability to communicate ideas effectively and clearly both verbally and in writing to a diverse set of business and technical stakeholder groups
5+ years of FS experience in one of the following sectors: Banking, Capital Markets or Insurance
Relevant experience in Data Platform Technologies, including
Understanding of Snowflake/Databricks architecture, including basic data warehousing concepts and data sharing capabilities
Experience using native functionality to deploy and interact with Large Language Models
Ability to develop, test and deploy machine learning models
The ability to write SQL and/or Python queries for the purposes of transforming, joining and aggregating data
Ability to analyse datasets and generate insights using Snowflake and/or Databricks analytical tools and features
Practical knowledge of common data engineering and BI/data visualisation integrations such as dbt, Azure Data Factory, PowerBI and Sigma

Experience of Agile and traditional SDLC delivery methodologies
A point of view on how the FS industry will continue to evolve and how the technology, innovation and FinTech landscape will shape the future

Experience creating new AI & Data propositions / assets/ solutions and launching these to the market
Previous consulting experience would be a plus, but so would the curiosity and ambition to develop your career with a consulting role

Certifications such as SnowPro Associate, SnowPro Core and Databricks Certified Data Analyst Associate would be advantageous but not essential and EY will invest in the right candidate to support their professional development

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, understand how to grow and lead in a large practice, deliver on Scotland’s vision for Financial Services and work in the most complex of sectors our Edinburgh AI and Data team is looking forward to hearing from you.

What we offer

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.