Junior AI & Data Consultant

We are looking for individuals with a genuine ambition to work at the forefront of AI, data, and analytics - people who are energised by emerging technologies and excited to shape the future.

At Talan Data x AI, we’re enthusiastic, dynamic, and sociable team players who value collaboration, curiosity, and continuous learning.

We are seeking eager and proactive individuals with a strong willingness to learn. This is an exciting and pivotal opportunity within Talan, where you will help build AI solutions from the ground up for clients across a range of industries, with a particular focus on Financial Services. You will work with Generative AI, Agentic AI, and traditional AI technologies, gaining exposure to some of the most advanced tools in the market. You will also provision the data backbone of these AI models, playing a crucial role in ensuring the data is ready for the AI.

When not embedded on client projects, you will also contribute to the development of high-value internal accelerators that help position Talan as a leading data and AI partner. As you grow your skills and experience, there will be ample opportunity to develop within the organisation through clear progression pathways and increased responsibility.

If that sounds like you, we’d love to welcome you onto our supported Junior AI & Data Consultant intake. It’s designed to accelerate your technical capability, build your professional confidence, and develop your leadership potential in the world of AI and Data.

If this has sparked your interest, you’ll find more details below, including the key requirements we’re looking for you’ll find more details below, including the key requirements we’re looking for.

Locations: London, Edinburgh, Leeds & Manchester (you will be expected to work from your allocated office a minimum of four days a week unless working from a client site).
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Start Date: September 2026

You’ll rotate across key disciplines including AI, Data & Consulting while gaining hands-on experience delivering real solutions for major clients in financial services, insurance, transport, energy retail, life & pensions, and the public sector.

As a Junior AI & Data Consultant, you will:

• Work directly with clients to understand challenges and shape AI and data driven solutions
• Support projects that transform data, processes, and technology
• Build and deploy models, pipelines, dashboards, and data products
• Contribute to analytics and insight generation to support real business decisions
• Develop consulting skills in communication, stakeholder management, relationship building, and problem solving
• Work both autonomously and as part of multidisciplinary teams on client site and internally.

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