Management Consultant

We are seeking a skilled Management Consultant / Senior Associate / Associate Director to join our clients AI Advisory practice in London. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in corporate finance, M&A, and business strategy, with a critical and complementary understanding of modern data, technology, and AI/ML concepts. This role is unique; whilst you will not be required to build or code, you will be the key link between strategic due diligence and the technical deep-dives of our client’s target companies, enabling you to confidently assess and articulate technology-led risks and opportunities to both C-suite executives and our Operating Partner stakeholders, mainly within Private Equity.Key ResponsibilitiesConduct end-to-end technical, commercial and operational due diligence for private equity clients, assessing the strategic value, market position, and operational efficiency of target and portfolio companies.Lead interviews with target and portfolio company management, focusing on business strategy, M&A rationale, and key operational drivers.Perform deep-dive analysis into target companies\’ technology stacks, data architectures, and AI/ML capabilities with a keen understanding of how to apply cross-industry use cases towards target and portfolio companiesComfortably engage in technical discussions with CTOs, Chief Data Officers, and lead architects to evaluate the scalability, robustness, and strategic value of their technology platforms Synthesize complex business and technical findings into clear, concise, and compelling narratives for senior stakeholders through high-quality PowerPoint presentations and Excel-based financial models.Identify and quantify technology-related risks (e.g., technical debt, data governance issues) and opportunities (e.g., AI-driven value creation, AI enabled optimization and efficiency and new digital products).Collaborate with both internal and external teams to provide a holistic view of a target or portfolio company\’s investment thesis.Required Skills & ExperienceProfessional experience from a top-tier management consultancy, private equity firm, or investment bank with a focus on M&A or corporate finance.Demonstrable experience in business and corporate strategy and proficiency in building advanced financial and operational models in Excel.A strong foundational understanding of solution architecture, cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP), data pipelines, and the application of AI/ML.Strong grasp of current AI/ML trends and an ability to synthesize and quantify use case opportunities across adjacent domains and verticalsBroad understanding of technical use case implementation and execution risks within a digital / AI transformation contextThe ability to communicate highly technical concepts to a non-technical audience and conversely, to articulate a business case to technical experts.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to draft high-quality presentations in PowerPoint.A proactive and inquisitive mindset, with the drive to independently research and master new technologies and business models.Bachelor\’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business, Finance, Computer Science, Engineering).