Artificial Intelligence Consultant

EY
Belfast
2 days ago
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Artificial Intelligence Consultant – Digital & Emerging Technologies – Technology Consulting - Belfast

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.


We live in a data‑rich world and more and more of our personal and business interactions are being guided by the application of advanced analytics and artificial intelligence (AI). At EY, we are helping organisations transform, continually improving the way they do business to enable them to be at the forefront of their market. We are doing this by defying the norm and giving them the tools and knowledge to become insight‑focused and data‑enabled.


The opportunity

We are currently looking for talented Senior Consultants who are seeking a challenge and who are highly competent in developing and deploying AI solutions, to join our team and build on continued success on a global scale.



  • Designing, building, deploying and/or managing AI solutions using industry leading approaches across technologies such as Python, Git, SQL and other relevant technologies
  • Engaging with clients at all levels across the organisation both business & technology functions
  • Nurturing long‑term trusted advisor relationships
  • Training and managing junior staff and client staff, including quality assurance of client deliverables
  • Sensitively responding to client requirements and providing subject matter expertise
  • A pragmatic adaptable problem solver that embraces the challenge of defining innovative solutions to unique problems
  • Dedicated, quick learner that continuously builds capability in own skill set and can master key technical, functional and professional skills
  • Proficient in written and verbal communication, presentation, client service and technical writing skills
  • Interest in further developing and integrating operations with technology skills
  • Comfortable researching client inquiries and emerging issues, including regulations, industry practices, and new technologies

Key requirements

  • As a minimum, a bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Technology or related fields
  • Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in delivery of AI design, build, deployment or management
  • Proficiency or certification in Microsoft Office tools, as well as relevant technologies such as Python, TensorFlow, Jupyter Notebook, Spark, Azure Cloud, Git, Docker and/or any other relevant technologies
  • Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to work on complex projects and deliver actionable insights
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the capability to articulate complex ideas clearly and persuasively
  • Fluency in English is mandatory. Proficiency in additional languages is a plus

What we look for:

We’re interested in passionate people with a strong vision, focus on building an innovative tech community, understand how to grow and lead in a large practice and work in the most complex of sectors, and a desire to stay on top of trends in the IT Advisory space. If you can work collaboratively to help businesses achieve their business outcomes, have a keen interest in Technology as well as intellectual curiosity and energy, then our Artificial Intelligence team could be exactly the right place for 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.
  • Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

Please note;

Prior to finalizing your application, you will be asked to provide personal information across several dimensions of diversity and inclusiveness. The information you provide is kept entirely confidential and will not be used to evaluate your candidacy. We collect this data to help us analyse our recruitment process holistically and implement actions that promote diversity and inclusiveness. While optional, we encourage you to provide this information to hold us accountable towards our goal of building a better working world. Read more about our commitment to diversity & inclusiveness here. We ask because it matters!


EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long‑term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.


Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate.


Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.



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