Senior Consultant - Artificial Intelligence & Data – AI Strategy

Job description Location: Zurich Work Pattern Percentage: 80-100% Help our clients to align strategic business goals with AI innovation to unlock transformative value Deloitte AI & Data empowers clients to harness AI and data not only as technological assets but as strategic enablers that drive business growth and competitive advantage. We bridge the gap between overarching business objectives and complex technical capabilities, ensuring AI initiatives deliver measurable impact aligned with corporate strategy. This role is ideal for professionals who combine strong business acumen with a solid understanding of AI technologies, capable of translating strategic ambitions into actionable AI operating models and use case enablement roadmaps. How you can make an impact:Collaborate with clients to define AI strategies that align with their business vision, market positioning, and operational priorities. Translate strategic business goals into clear AI use cases, requirements, and implementation roadmaps. Provide thought leadership on AI adoption, governance, ethical considerations, and risk management in line with organisational objectives. Facilitate cross-functional collaboration between business stakeholders and technical teams to ensure alignment and successful delivery. Support business development by identifying strategic AI opportunities and crafting compelling proposals. Build and nurture trusted client relationships through insightful advisory and delivery excellence. Act as a role model by demonstrating leadership, strategic thinking, and continuous learning. Who we are looking for Drive and Motivation: Passionate about the intersection of AI, business strategy, and innovation. Eager to develop expertise in AI strategy consulting and influence business transformation. Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment. Consulting and Communication Skills: Strong ability to articulate complex AI concepts in business terms, both verbally and in writing. Skilled in creating clear, impactful presentations and strategic documents (Microsoft PowerPoint proficiency essential). Adept at stakeholder management and facilitating workshops to align diverse perspectives. Strong conceptual thinker with the ability to synthesise diverse inputs into coherent strategies. Technical and Strategic Expertise:Solid understanding of AI technologies, data analytics, and digital transformation trends. Experience or familiarity with AI use cases, data platforms, and emerging technologies such as Large Language Models (LLMs) is a plus. Ability to evaluate AI risks, ethical considerations, and regulatory impacts from a strategic viewpoint. Background in business analysis, management consulting, or technology strategy is highly desirable. Language Proficiency: Fluent in English; proficiency in German and/or French is highly preferred to engage effectively with local clients and teams. Industry Experience: Prior experience in consulting, technology, or industry roles with exposure to AI-driven business initiatives. Experience in Banking, Insurance, Life Sciences, Healthcare, or other regulated industries is advantageous. Your team Become part of a diverse and multinational team of 60+ highly motivated individuals located in our Zurich or Geneva offices. We specialise in AI & data – how to structure it, how to source it, how to transform it, how to store it, and how to consume it. Join our fast-paced and fun team, working alongside highly talented colleagues on varied and exciting projects, with access to excellent and continuous learning opportunities. Deloitte AI & Data is the leading data & analytics consulting team in Switzerland. You will have a chance to work with outstanding colleagues and have access to variety of clients, vendors, and technologies. Our business is growing fast and there are plenty market opportunities to develop career in the direction that you want. We will help you grow both personally and professionally: through our trainings, mentoring programmes, and on-the-job learning, but also by working with clients and vendors across different industries. Life at Deloitte At Deloitte, your ideas create impact and spark meaningful change for our clients, people and society. Your unique expertise, background and perspective helps us find new ways into the most complex challenges so we can brighten the futures of those our work affects. At Deloitte, you can build a career that inspires and energises you. At Deloitte, you can choose your impact. In Switzerland, we provide industry-specific services in the areas of Audit & Assurance, Tax & Legal, Strategy, Risk & Transactions Advisory, and Technology & Transformation. With close to 3,000 employees at six locations, we serve companies and organisations of all sizes in all industry sectors. We offer meaningful and challenging work, an inclusive and supportive environment where you can be your best self and where you will never stop growing. You will benefit from flexible and hybrid working conditions, wellbeing and parental programmes as well as many opportunities to connect, collaborate and learn. Join us and become part of a global network of like-minded people dedicated to making a difference, whether by or improving 100 million futures by 2030.