Junior AI and Data Consultant - Financial Services

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EY Consulting is a fast-moving, high-growth area within EY, and this with a huge potential for you. It offers variety, challenge, responsibility and the opportunity to realize your leadership potential. Our competency teams are focused on helping our clients to improve their business performance and operational efficiency, whilst managing risk. We help clients by delivering assessment, transformation and assurance solutions in specialty areas, like finance, strategic choices, risk management, cyber security and technology.

A team of over 500+ professionals in Belgium is working across borders for our clients in the financial sector: Banking, Insurance and Asset Management, in the following service lines: Assurance, Consulting, Tax & Legal and EY Parthenon.

The Opportunity: Your Next Adventure Awaits?

Are you passionate about delivering business value out of data, leveraging Big Data and Advanced Analytics technics and technologies (e.g. Machine learning, Artificial Intelligence)? Would you like to help our financial clients in solving their most complex and large-scale AI & Data challenges?

At EY, we have a strong and dynamic AI & Data business practice, made of passionate, motivated and dedicated professionals who work closely with colleagues from other departments, in domains such as risk management, business optimization, digital transformation and customer experience, to deliver high value and tangible results to our clients.

• Reporting, business intelligence and data science models embedded in core business processes and applications;
• Assessment and improvement of the company’s data capabilities (data strategy, data governance, data quality, data architecture, data management, data usage);
• Design and delivery of modern(ized) data architectures, data warehousing, data integration or data migration.

Your Key Responsibilities

• You will learn all you need to know about the different AI & Data topics (i.e.: reporting, BI, data science, data strategy, etc.);
• You collect and analyze business and IT requirements in scope of the delivery lifecycle of our AI & Data projects;
• You contribute to the setup and implementation of the “data-driven” roles and responsibilities, policies and processes within our clients’ organization in line with their data strategy, their maturity and their company culture;
• You participate to the design and improvement of components of a target data architecture: enterprise data model, data profiling, data integrity controls, data integration flows, setup of new (big) data technology, data migration plan and execution;
• You collaborate with experienced data engineers and Business Intelligence experts to deliver modern data platforms (data warehouses, data lakes, etc.);
• You collaborate with experienced data scientists to prepare, develop and evaluate advanced analytics models and deploy them in robotized business processes;
• You help create and implement dynamic dashboards and reports in line with effective information communication guidelines;
• You act as a first-line contact for a variety of top-class financial services clients and maintain an excellent relationship with our clients.

Your Profile
You have/are:

• A Master’s Degree in Economics, (Business) Engineering, Sciences, IT, Computer Sciences or Statistics;
• Strong affinity with, and interest in new trends in Big Data & Advanced Analytics and in Digital transformation;
• Fluency in Dutch and/or French, with a proficient level of business English;
• Strong team spirit, balanced by a healthy sense of autonomy;
• Knowledge of relational databases, SQL, Python, R or equivalent data programming languages and the Office tools are a strong asset;
• Eager to learn more about the Financial Services market in Belgium and beyond;
• Available to start in January 2027 or September 2027.

What’s In It For You

• EY Family – you become part of the EY Family providing you with all the necessary skills, training and opportunities; enabling you to grow to your fullest potential.
• Attractive remuneration package - We offer an attractive remuneration package; including a company car and charging card, iPhone plus subscription, health insurance, pension plan, meal vouchers, and eco vouchers. Thanks to our flex plan it is possible to choose what you value most.
• Flexible working arrangements - We are proud of our flexible working arrangements. We will actively support you in building a successful career and delivering excellent client service without sacrificing your personal priorities. We offer flexible working hours and working from home multiple days per week is possible.
• Inspiring work environment - At EY we are dedicated to providing you with an inspiring work environment. A work environment that allows you to further develop your skills and enables you to fulfill your true potential.
• Learning & personal growth - You will benefit from an onboarding program, receive extensive training and will be coached by a counselor. We offer a clear career path tailored to your unique skills with necessary guidance.
• Fun - By joining our EY- teams, you can participate in team activities, and companywide events and enjoy a drink during our monthly after-work drink.
• Sustainability - We have a fleet of hybrid and electric cars. Our flex plan makes it possible for you to choose the most sustainable option for you. You can also opt for a train subscription or lease a bike.
• Diversity & Inclusion - At EY we are passionate about the inclusion and support of individuals of all groups; we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or disability status.
• Location - All of our offices are easily accessible by public transport and/or by car and have parking space. They all have parking spaces and charging stations are provided.

Here at EY, you’ll have the chance to build a truly exceptional experience. We’ll empower you with the latest technology, surround you with high-performing teams, and provide the global scale and diverse and inclusive culture you need to discover your full potential. Through our coaching and training programs, you’ll develop the skillsets you need to stay relevant today and in the future – all while building a network of colleagues, mentors, and leaders who will be on the journey with you at EY and beyond.