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Sia Partners

Global management consulting powered by data

Generative AI Consultant

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
No salary listed
Mid, Senior
Bachelor's, Master's
Montreal, QC, Canada
HybridHybrid schedule: 3 days per week in the office.
Software EngineeringAI Application Engineering

About the job

Requirements
  • A master's degree or engineering degree, or equivalent, in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or a related quantitative field is required.
  • At least 1 year of hands-on experience in machine learning, software engineering, or data science is required, including demonstrated work on complex AI projects involving large language models and Generative AI.
  • Strong programming skills, particularly in Python, are required.
  • Proficiency in at least one major Generative AI application framework, such as LangChain or LlamaIndex, is required.
  • Experience in natural language processing and natural language understanding, vector embeddings, and semantic search is required.
  • Hands-on experience fine-tuning large language models is required.
  • Mastery of advanced prompting techniques, such as Chain, Tree, or Graph of Thought and ReAct, is required.
  • Knowledge of proprietary and open-source model ecosystems, including OpenAI, Anthropic, Mistral AI, Hugging Face, and models hosted on AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform, is required.
  • Experience with cloud platforms, including AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform, and their associated MLOps and AI services, is required.
  • Familiarity with MLOps principles, continuous integration and continuous delivery tools, Docker, and Git is required.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to explain complex technical concepts simply are required.
  • Strong analytical and complex problem-solving abilities are required.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse profiles is required.
  • Curiosity, a pioneering spirit, and commitment to continuous learning are required.
Responsibilities
  • Design, build, train, fine-tune, and deploy sophisticated AI models using large language models, including GPT-x, Claude, Gemini, Llama, and Mistral, and other generative techniques.
  • Assist the Generative AI Solution Architect in designing robust, scalable, and secure applications.
  • Develop applications powered by self-managed and API-accessible Generative AI models that meet business needs and comply with applicable regulations, model licenses, and requirements such as GDPR and the EU AI Act.
  • Design and optimize prompts, including few-shot, Chain, Tree, or Graph of Thought, ReAct, self-reflection, and guardrails, to enhance analytical capabilities, refine outputs, improve user experience, and control interactions.
  • Design and implement Retrieval-Augmented Generation architectures using predetermined knowledge sources to improve accuracy and relevance and provide source attribution.
  • Select and fine-tune appropriate models, including visual language models and small language models, to create text, image, audio, code, and other content and maximize business value.
  • Implement MLOps practices across the Generative AI lifecycle, including automated pipelines, continuous integration and delivery, versioning, monitoring, and maintenance in production environments on cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform.
  • Integrate models into existing systems and external tools or APIs, potentially using standardized protocols such as Model Context Protocol.
  • Develop and execute evaluation frameworks to measure model performance, reliability, fairness, and safety.
  • Ensure adherence to Responsible AI principles and help teams and clients navigate end-to-end security and compliance processes.
  • Track advancements in Generative AI techniques, technologies, and frameworks; experiment with new approaches; and contribute to internal knowledge sharing.
  • Collaborate within cross-functional teams and communicate complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Document processes, methodologies, and best practices for knowledge sharing and future reference.
  • Distinguish use cases suited to Generative AI from traditional natural language processing applications such as named-entity recognition and sentiment analysis.
  • Advise clients on suitable approaches, including retrieval-augmented generation, agents, or fine-tuning, for cost-effective impact and help clients identify use cases and accelerate Generative AI adoption.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience building agentic AI systems, such as LangGraph or AutoGen, is preferred.
  • Experience with vector databases, such as pgvector, Pinecone, Chroma, or OpenSearch, is preferred.
  • Experience developing conversational AI systems or chatbots is preferred.
  • Familiarity with deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow is preferred.
  • Understanding of or experience with protocols and standards for connecting large language models to external tools and databases, such as Model Context Protocol, is preferred.
  • Experience deploying models at scale in production environments is preferred.

About the company

Sia Partners is a global management consulting group that blends digital capabilities, data analytics, creative thinking, and a sense of responsibility to help clients solve problems and seize opportunities in a changing business landscape. Their work combines strategic advisory with implementation support, using data-driven insights and digital tools to diagnose issues, design solutions, and drive transformation across functions and industries. Sia differentiates itself through its data-forward, technology-enabled approach paired with creative problem-solving and a commitment to responsible practices, aiming to deliver practical, sustainable outcomes for organizations worldwide. The company's goal is to help clients navigate disruption, transform operations and strategy, and achieve measurable, responsible growth.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)

Total Funding

$12.7M

Headquarters

Paris, France

Founded

1999

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  • Precedence in July 2025 pushed Benelux scale toward 200 consultants and German entry.
  • The Upside brought £6.2 million 2024 revenue and stronger UK branding capabilities.
  • Hiring momentum remains strong in 2026, with 730 active jobs and 3,789 headcount.

What critics are saying

  • Multiple acquisitions since March 2025 strain integration, culture, and partner retention across geographies.
  • Paris prud'hommes allegations in June 2026 spotlight toxic-management claims and non-compete disputes.
  • Trade-secret litigation in New York shows employee departures can trigger costly client-risk battles.

What makes Sia Partners unique

  • Blackstone backed Sia with €250 million in December 2024, funding faster expansion.
  • Kaiser Associates deal on January 2026 adds U.S. strategy and PE-M&A depth.
  • Sia now spans 48 offices across 19 countries, blending consulting, AI, and creative services.

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Sia, a global management consulting group, has acquired Kaiser Associates, a US-based strategy consulting firm, to launch a dedicated Corporate Strategy, Private Equity and M&A business line spanning the US, UK, France, Middle East and Australia. Founded in 1981, Kaiser Associates brings 65 consultants and operates from Washington, D.C., New York and London. The firm specialises in go-to-market strategy, growth assessments and market landscaping for Fortune 500 executives and private equity funds. Kaiser Associates' leadership team, including Ali Cumber, Paul Mumma and Jon Meyerholz, will join Sia as partners, with Meyerholz heading the new business line as managing partner. The acquisition expands Sia's North American presence and strengthens its position in private equity advisory.

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Sia Acquires The Upside for Expansion

Sia has acquired The Upside, enhancing its brand, innovation, and cultural strategy capabilities in the UK. The Upside, founded in 2013, generated £6.2 million in 2024 revenues. This acquisition follows Sia's €250 million minority investment from Blackstone, supporting its European expansion. Niku Banaie, CEO of The Upside, will lead Sia's UK brand, innovation, and culture team. The Upside will adopt Sia's branding as part of the transition.

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Dec 17th, 2024
Sia Partners receives €250m investment from Blackstone

Dublin-based management and AI consulting firm Sia Partners has received investment of up to €250m from Blackstone, one of the world's largest alternative

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Dec 16th, 2024
Sia Partners receives €250m from Blackstone

Sia Partners has opened its capital to Blackstone, the world's largest alternative asset manager, through a €250 million minority investment. Despite this, founder and CEO Matthieu Courtecuisse retains a majority stake. This marks the first time Sia Partners has sought a financial partner since its founding in 1999. The firm, with nearly €500 million in revenue, aims to accelerate growth, especially in the U.S. and other countries where it operates.