Senior Consultant - Data, AI & Technology Strategy (m/f/d)
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YOUR TASK We are looking for a Senior Consultant - Data, AI & Technology Strategy to help clients unlock measurable business value from technology, data, and AI initiatives. In this role, you will work with Private Equity investors, portfolio companies, and C-level stakeholders to shape technology strategies, assess value creation opportunities, and define transformation roadmaps across sectors such as Technology, Media, Telecommunications, and Financial Services. As well as a comprehensive professional induction, you'll gain in-depth insights into the strategy business of Analysys Mason's private equity and enterprise clients from day one. Look forward to diverse and challenging tasks, such as: Develop data, AI, and technology strategies aligned with business objectives and value creation priorities. Assess current technology landscapes and identify modernization opportunities across applications, infrastructure, and operating models. Conduct IT and technology deep-dives, including the assessment of technical debt, scalability risks, cybersecurity concerns, and architecture limitations. Support post-deal value creation, carve-outs, and post-merger integration initiatives with a strong focus on technology and data topics. Evaluate client data maturity across architecture, governance, quality, and operating model dimensions. Identify, prioritize, and shape high-value AI and data use cases that drive revenue growth, efficiency, and competitive advantage. Build target operating models and implementation roadmaps for data, AI, cloud, and enterprise technology transformation. Translate complex technical concepts into business cases, 100-day plans, and long-term strategic initiatives for senior executive and investor audiences. Quantify the business impact of technology investments, including cost, risk, scalability, and value realization potential. Collaborate with cross-functional and international teams and facilitate discussions between technical experts and financially focused stakeholders. You have a strong analytical mindset, you are a team player with a hands-on approach, and you strive for collective success. 3-6 years of professional experience, ideally in technology strategy, data/AI consulting, digital transformation, or transaction-related advisory. Proven experience in a consulting environment, such as a leading strategy firm, technology consulting practice, Big 4, or a specialized advisory boutique; alternatively, a combination of top-tier consulting and a strongly technical in-house role. Strong understanding of modern data platforms and architectures, including data lakes, data warehouses, and cloud-based ecosystems such as AWS, Azure, or GCP. Solid conceptual knowledge of AI and machine learning topics, including the ability to assess practical use cases and support strategic implementation decisions. Experience in designing business cases, operating models, and transformation roadmaps for data, AI, or broader technology initiatives. Familiarity with data governance, privacy, security, and regulatory requirements, ideally including European frameworks such as GDPR and sector-specific requirements in Financial Services. Good understanding of IT Due Diligence, value creation planning, and the role of technology in investment decisions and exit readiness. Excellent communication and presentation skills in English, with the ability to tailor messages to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. What We Expect From You You combine strategic thinking with a pragmatic execution mindset and focus on creating measurable business value. You can simplify complex technology topics and explain them in terms of business impact, cost, timeline, and risk. You are a strong problem-solver with the ability to structure ambiguous situations and adapt quickly to changing client needs. You are collaborative, confident in stakeholder interactions, and comfortable working in cross-functional and international teams. You understand that successful transformation often starts with strong foundations such as governance, reporting, and process improvement before scaling advanced AI initiatives. This practical sequencing is consistent with how consulting firms position enterprise AI transformation and data maturity work. YOUR BENEFITS Collaboration on pioneering projects in the field of digitalisation and buy-and-build. A collegial, ambitious corporate culture with room for personal and professional development. Regular employee development discussions and opportunities to contribute Personalised training and career development opportunities Individual support and international career prospects through collaboration with experts from the Analysys Mason network. Regular team events, such as team breakfasts, a summer festival and a Christmas party. Modern, centrally located office. Competitive industry salaries, including a bonus programme. Ready to shape the future with us? Become part of a team where you