Job Description & Summary We are hiring Data & AI Consultants into our Technology Consulting practice. You will deliver client-facing engagements across analytics, BI, data engineering, data governance, data science, AI and workflow automation, in sectors including financial services, public sector, healthcare and life sciences. Join a Dynamic Team Driving Change Our Technology Consulting team is part our wider Consulting and Advisory services, made up of both industry leads and subject matter experts driving change and innovation across this ever-growing department. Our consultants possess transferable skills and collaborate across various teams within the Consulting, Advisory department, applying expertise in project management, stakeholder management, communication and process improvement to drive impactful results. As a Data & AI Consultant, you will work alongside clients across diverse sectors, using your technical, analytical and consulting skills to deliver practical data and AI solutions. The role is hybrid, with client-site presence required where needed. Role Tracks The role spans the following Data & AI tracks. You may also work across tracks depending on client need (for example, a data engineering engagement may include governance and quality work). Data Analytics, BI and Reporting Data Engineering and Analytics Engineering Data Science, AI and Advanced Analytics Data Governance, Data Quality and Data Management Automation and AI-enabled Workflow Roles and Responsibilities Responsibilities vary by track and grade, but typically include: Working with clients to understand business problems and translate them into data, analytics, BI, engineering, governance or automation outputs. Building dashboards, data pipelines, models, governance artefacts or automation solutions, depending on track. Profiling, validating and improving the quality of client data. Managing assigned tasks or workstreams and flagging risks and issues. Additional expectations at Assistant Manager and Manager: Manage day-to-day client stakeholders. (Manager) Contribute to proposals, propositions, reusable assets and the development of new Data & AI work. Skills and Experience Education and Certifications Degree or equivalent experience in a relevant discipline such as Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Business Analytics or a related field. Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., SQL, Python, R). Experience, Skills and Competencies We are looking for candidates with experience in one or more Data & AI disciplines. We are particularly interested in people who combine technical depth with strong communication skills and an interest in client-facing consulting. Core experience and skills 28 years in data, analytics, BI, engineering, data science, AI, automation or governance. Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Business Analytics). Proficiency in SQL and at least one of Python, R, DAX or Power Query. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with messy or incomplete data. Ability to translate business requirements into clear data or technical outputs. Strong written and verbal communication, including explaining technical content to non-technical audiences. Interest in client-facing consulting. Sector experience in financial services, public sector, healthcare or life sciences is useful but not required. Data Analytics, BI and Reporting Building dashboards and reporting using Power BI, Tableau, Qlik or similar. Power BI semantic modelling using DAX and Power Query. Analysing data to identify trends, risks and recommendations. Data Engineering and Analytics Engineering Building data pipelines and ETL / ELT workflows. Working with at least one cloud data platform (e.g. Azure, Microsoft Fabric, Databricks, Snowflake). Designing data models for reporting, analytics or reconciliation. Implementing data quality checks and technical documentation; Data Science, AI and Advanced Analytics Applying statistical, predictive or machine learning techniques to business problems using Python or R. Experience across forecasting, classification, optimisation, NLP or GenAI-enabled analysis. Awareness of model performance, explainability and responsible AI. Data Governance, Data Quality and Data Management Profiling, cleansing, validating and remediating data. Defining data quality rules, dictionaries, metadata and lineage. Supporting data ownership and stewardship models. Contributing to data migration, regulatory reporting or remediation projects. Automation and AI-enabled Workflow Identifying opportunities to automate reporting, reconciliation or operational processes. Building solutions using Power Automate, Power Apps, UiPath, Python or VBA. Supporting AI-enabled use cases such as document processing, extraction, classification or triage. About Us We are Grant Thornton Grant Thornton Ireland is rapidly approaching 3,000 people, in 9 offices across Ireland, Isle of Man, Gibraltar and Bermuda. With a presence in over 149 countries around the world and a global network of 73,000 people, we bring our clients the local knowledge, national expertise and global presence to help them succeed wherever theyre located. At GT, we work as trusted advisors, bringing local knowledge and national expertise, with a global presence, to help businesses succeed wherever they are located. We make business more personal by investing in building relationships and empowering our clients to make the right decisions for their organisation now and for the future. Whether that is working with the public sector to build thriving communities, with regulators and financial institutions to build trust, or with a diverse range of businesses to help them achieve their goals, Grant Thornton Ireland work hard to support clients to act on the issues that matter. A Career at GT Looking for a more fulfilling role in professional services? One where fresh thinking, collaboration and diversity are valued? A career in a more inclusive working environment, a more collaborative work culture, a more supported, flexible working role, more possibilities to grow and more opportunities to help shape the future for your clients. Our Benefits Please follow this link ( for information on our generous benefits package. About the Team Equity, diversity and inclusion At Grant Thornton, we provide equitable opportunities for all our colleagues. We are a responsible, sustainable business where equity, diversity and inclusion (ED&I) is at the forefront of our workplace culture agenda, and today, we continue to build and develop on our existing ED&I structure and strategy to meet our workplace culture needs. Diversity of thought, background and experience enables better decision-making, improves the quality of our delivery, and helps us to meet the needs of our clients. Our firm is built on people and their ideas, so we want to hear all the new perspectives and fresh thinking you have to offer. We are committed to building a culture where our people have access to the necessary benefits to help promote a healthy lifestyle and thrive. Our Shout Out recognition scheme is our way of highlighting and promoting achievements.
Data & AI Consultant Senior Consultant to Manager - Belfast JBLE1_NI employer: Grant Thornton UK
Grant Thornton (UK) is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth, offering flexible working arrangements and a range of family-friendly benefits. With a strong focus on a cloud-first strategy and a collaborative work culture, employees are empowered to lead innovative projects while enjoying a supportive environment that fosters career development.
