Associate Consultant

Associate Consultant — London AC

London

Are you an analytical problem-solver ready to jumpstart your career in technology consulting? Build, implement, and deploy custom business applications that reshape how corporations operate.

ABOUT THE TEAM

Appian Customer Success is obsessed with creating exceptional customer outcomes and driving high-velocity, mission-critical business impact. As the specialized elite consulting branch of Appian, we partner directly with our clients to transform their most ambitious ideas into reality. Joining this team guarantees access to the deep support, mentorship, and foundational growth required to rapidly elevate and evolve your career in corporate technology consulting.

As an Associate Consultant, you are the catalyst that brings our technology to life. You won't just learn about digital transformation - you will build it. From implementing an organization's very first business process to scaling complex operations across an entire enterprise, you will construct modern applications that reshape how corporations operate. This role places you on the fast track to becoming a subject matter expert in AI-Powered Process Automation and a trusted advisor to global business leaders.

We are seeking highly analytical, logical thinkers who possess exceptional communication skills and a strong aptitude for learning. We prioritize raw analytical horsepower and the ability to articulate complex ideas over deep, pre-existing technical expertise. If you have the foundational logic and persuasive writing ability, we will train you on the specific technical competencies required for the role.


What You'll Do

• Deploy Process Solutions: Construct, implement, and deploy custom, process-centric business applications using Appian's leading platform.
• Analyze & Architect: Evaluate client business strategies and operations to design high-impact technical solutions that solve complex workflow inefficiencies.
• Apply Design Thinking: Leverage modern design thinking to build rapid functional prototypes and map comprehensive end-to-end business models.
• Integrate Systems: Drive digital agility by combining vital process improvement disciplines, including application integration, business intelligence, and knowledge management.
• Collaborate and Deliver: Partner closely with cross-functional teams and client stakeholders, utilizing elite verbal and written communication skills to ensure seamless project delivery.

Required Qualifications

• Education & Track Record of Excellence: Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree with a demonstrated history of high performance and achievement in and outside of the classroom, including academic honors, leadership, extracurricular involvement, internships, employment, research, or other notable accomplishments. We welcome candidates from a broad range of disciplines, including, but not limited to, Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Information Systems, Economics, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, and Business.
• Communication & Presence: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills are mandatory, with a strong emphasis on the ability to craft persuasive arguments, distill complex concepts, and influence stakeholders.
• Analytical Mindset: A highly logical, analytical problem-solving mindset with proven ability to break down complex business problems, interpret organizational strategies, and translate them into process workflows.
• Technical Aptitude: Proven capacity and willingness to rapidly learn and apply new technical platforms, tools, and methodologies. Prior experience in a professional, academic, or technical setting (internships, research, capstones, or consistent part-time/full-time employment) is valued but not required.
• Travel: Willingness to travel; 20% or less annually to support customer engagement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Foundational experience with relational databases (such as Oracle, SQL, etc.).
• Proven fluency in AI and LLMs, encompassing both the strategic development of AI-powered platform capabilities and the hands-on application of AI tools to accelerate daily workflows.
• Demonstrated leadership experience (e.g. executive roles in student organizations, club leadership, or captaincy of team-based activities).

At this time, Appian will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.
At Appian, we embrace AI as part of how we work and innovate. While candidates are encouraged to use AI for preparation and learning, we restrict AI usage for live interviews and assessments unless otherwise specified. In some cases, AI use may be part of the assessment, and expectations will be communicated in advance.

Base Salary Range 25000 - 75000 GBP