2026 Graduate Analyst Opportunities – AI

We set out to build the world’s most trusted consulting firm – creating lasting impact for clients and pioneering a positive, people-first way of working. We work with everyone from FTSE 100 names to bright new start-ups, in every sector. You’ll find us collaborating shoulder-to-shoulder with our clients, from the big picture right down to the detail: helping them define their strategy, deliver complex change, spot the right commercial opportunities, manage risk, or bring their purpose and sustainability goals to life.

Our Graduate Analyst Programme builds your career in a firm that puts People and culture first. Collaborate and create an impact with clients from day one, learning and working alongside our Directors and Partners on a daily basis, creating a strong foundation for a successful and exciting career with us.

About AI at Baringa: Our Solutions & AI Labs (SAIL) practice focuses on helping clients control their data, turn them into actionable insights and better leverage them through the use of Machine Learning solutions directly embedded into business processes. We support clients across a number of industries and offer deep expertise in AI, ML, Cloud and Managed Solutions. We are seeking passionate and dynamic ML engineers who are excited by building production Machine Learning solutions.

A degree in a STEM related field is required, but degrees in Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics and Engineering are preferred.

So, what are we looking for? We’re looking for well-rounded talented people from all academic backgrounds. We look for people with curiosity, are a team player and demonstrate a growth mindset. You can be in your final year at university or a graduate, and we welcome applicants with a degree in STEM related fields. We’re looking for individuals who possess one or more of the following skills and attributes:

• Enthusiasm to apply your skills to our SAIL business unit
• Passionate person who is excited by problems within machine learning
• Excellent team working skills, and a desire to work in a collaborative environment
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Strong problem-solving skills and solid grounding in classical ML and deep learning – from applied statistics and traditional machine learning algorithms to transformers and SOTA deep learning
• Interest in building AI applications, ranging from forecasting tools to image recognition applications and LLM-based agentic systems
• Continuous learner – you are always exploring the latest frameworks, tools and methodologies in Machine Learning and AI, and are keen to bring fresh ideas to the table
• Clear motivations behind why consulting and Baringa
• Well-developed analytical skills
• Experience with Python and popular data/ml libraries (e.g. Pandas, Sklearn, Pytorch)

What’s in it for you? You’ll join with a cohort of our Graduate Analysts. As a cohort, you will participate in our Analyst Development Programme. Our programme is designed to develop the client, commercial and people skills that you need for a successful career at Baringa. You will join our Global Analyst Community, connecting Analysts with one another to share their experiences and lessons learnt, whilst also gaining knowledge and skills from experienced Baringa people.

You decide on the development you need. We invest in you, to ensure you remain the best in the business, through formal training and qualifications, coaching and mentoring. You can talk to anyone in the business. There are no barriers, and everyone is accessible, from our Analysts to our Partners. Our Partner to consultant ratio of 1:10 means you get to learn and work alongside our Directors and Partners on a daily basis.

We’re proud to put people first with wellbeing at the forefront of our culture, one example of this is that every employee receives £300 a year to put towards their wellbeing! All employees participate in the Baringa Group Profit Share Scheme, which seeks to ensure that everyone has a stake in the success of the company. We recognise everyone needs a well-deserved break - As such we have introduced the ‘Re-charge’ benefit meaning Baringa will offer all employees an additional 2 weeks of paid leave after 5 years continuous service. Lastly, we recognise the importance of work-life balance and we know that the ‘ideal’ balance will vary from person to person and will change at different stages of our working lives.

We are looking for individuals to start with Baringa September 2026.

Diversity and Inclusion: We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that creating an environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging is central to our culture and that diversity is paramount to driving creativity, innovation, and value for our clients and for our people. You can be a part of our ‘Great Place to Work’ – with our commitment to women and well-being in the workplace for all.

Using business as a force for good. We maintain high standards of environmental performance and transparency, which can be seen through our commitment to Net Zero with our SBTI-verified Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions reduction targets and our support of the Better Business Act. We report our progress publicly and ensure that we are also externally assessed and scored through organisations like CDP and EcoVadis - helping us to continually identify where we can improve.

We have a long legacy of supporting the communities in which we work, and offer a variety of ways to contribute, by putting people first and creating impact that lasts. Our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) agenda is about giving back to the communities in which we live and work by sharing our skills, talent and time. In essence, we aim to empower and encourage everyone in the firm to contribute to the things we care about, and support registered charities and organisations with a clear social or environmental purpose to increase the positive impact they can have.

Please contact earlycareers@baringa.com if you have any questions regarding the above information. All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, disability, age, faith or social background. We do not filter applications by university background and encourage those who have taken alternative educational and career paths to apply. We would like to actively encourage applications from those who identify with less represented and minority groups. We operate an inclusive recruitment process, ensuring reasonable adjustments where needed.

For UK & EU: Your personal data will be retained by Baringa for up to two years, in accordance with our UK Recruitment Privacy Notice / EU Recruitment Privacy Notice, to evaluate your application and meet our legal and reporting obligations. In line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the right to request access to, rectification, or erasure (subject to legal limitations) of your personal data. For more information, please contact us at privacy@baringa.com

For the USA: Your personal data may be retained by Baringa for up to two years, as outlined in our Recruitment Privacy Notice (AMER & APAC), to support the recruitment process and internal reporting requirements. Where applicable, and in accordance with relevant federal and state laws, you may have the right to request access or correction of your personal information. For further details, please contact privacy@baringa.com

Your personal data will be retained by Baringa for up to two years, in accordance with our Recruitment Privacy Notice (AMER & APAC), to assess your application and meet applicable reporting and legal obligations. In line with the Australian Privacy Act and Singapore’s Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA), you may have rights to access, correct, or request limited deletion of your personal data. For more information, please contact us at privacy@baringa.com

Baringa is an equal opportunities employer and operates a policy that positively welcomes applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates irrespective of background, sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy and maternity or any other category protected by applicable law. Baringa collects this information anonymously for monitoring purposes only, to assess the effectiveness of our procedures and identify where changes need to be made. You are not obligated to answer all or any of the questions, however in providing this information you will help us to ensure our recruitment is fair and objective for all.