Associate Director | Data, Analytics & AI

Job Requisition ID: 41033 • Work on enriching client assignments with diverse teams • A national and global platform to build your brand • Thrive in an innovative, collaborative people culture We are seeking an experienced Associate Director to lead the delivery of complex, data-driven projects and provide strategic advice across analytics, data governance, and emerging AI governance. This role is suited to a senior analytics practitioner and leader—someone who combines strong analytical capability with the ability to translate insights into meaningful business outcomes. You will work closely with senior client stakeholders to solve complex problems, uplift data practices, and embed robust governance frameworks. While exposure to AI and advanced analytics is valued, this role does not require deep AI specialisation. Instead, we are looking for someone with strong core analytics expertise who is interested in developing capability in AI and its governance over time. What will your typical day look like? Your core mandate is to lead analytically complex engagements that help clients better understand, manage, and communicate risk and performance. You will: • Lead the delivery of data and analytics projects, from problem definition through to implementation and business adoption • Translate complex analysis into clear, actionable insights for senior stakeholders • Oversee analytical quality, including data integrity, validation, and review of outputs • Advise clients on data governance, data risk, and emerging AI governance practices • Support the development of pragmatic, scalable approaches to managing data and analytics in regulated environments Delivery leadership (core focus) • Lead a portfolio of analytics-led engagements across industries, delivering insights that inform risk, regulatory, and strategic decisions • Design and oversee analytical approaches, including data sourcing, transformation, modelling, and validation • Provide hands-on guidance to teams (including SQL review where required) to ensure quality, auditability, and robustness of outputs • Manage complex projects, balancing technical delivery with stakeholder expectations, timelines, and budgets • Communicate insights effectively to senior, non-technical audiences, linking analysis to business impact Data governance & advisory • Support clients to design and uplift data governance frameworks, including roles, policies, standards, and controls • Conduct or oversee data risk and data quality assessments • Advise on how analytics and data practices can be sustainably embedded within organisations • Contribute to the development of AI governance capabilities, with a focus on practical application and risk management Team leadership & capability uplift • Lead, mentor, and develop teams of analysts and data practitioners • Set expectations for analytical rigour, documentation, and peer review • Foster a culture of curiosity, quality, and continuous improvement Commercial & client engagement • Build strong relationships with senior client stakeholders • Identify opportunities to expand engagements and deliver additional value • Contribute to proposals, thought leadership, and go-to-market initiatives across data, analytics, and governance About the team Our Data Risk, Analytics & AI team sits within Deloitte’s Risk & Regulatory business. We work across industries and the public sector, combining analytics, AI, risk, and governance expertise to support informed decision-making and build trust in data and AI. We embed ourselves in major transformation initiatives, helping clients: • Use data, analytics, and AI to understand and manage risk more effectively. • Design and implement data and AI governance frameworks that are both robust and pragmatic. • Deliver and assure complex change initiatives, from regulatory remediation to AI-enabled operating model redesign. You will join an inclusive, collaborative team that values diverse backgrounds and perspectives, and that is committed to innovation, practical outcomes, and measurable impact. Enough about us, let's talk about you. You are a senior analytics leader who is equally comfortable working with data and engaging with executives. You bring a strong foundation in analytics, along with an interest in governance and emerging areas such as AI. Core experience (essential) • ~8–12 years’ experience in data and analytics roles, working with complex datasets • Strong hands-on capability in SQL (Python or similar is beneficial but not essential) • Proven experience leading end-to-end analytics projects, delivering measurable business or risk outcomes • Strong data modelling, validation, and quality assessment skills • Ability to translate complex analysis into clear business insights and recommendations • Experience leading teams and managing projects in client-facing environments Governance & advisory (desirable) • Experience in data governance, data management, or data risk frameworks • Exposure to regulated environments or risk management disciplines • Familiarity with emerging AI governance concepts (or a strong interest in developing capability in this area) Leadership & commercial mindset • Strong stakeholder engagement skills, including experience working with senior executives • Demonstrated ability to shape client solutions and contribute to business development • A pragmatic, outcomes-focused approach to problem solving • Interest in mentoring teams and building capability in others Why Deloitte?   At Deloitte, we focus our energy on interesting and impactful work. We’re always learning, innovating and setting the standard; making a positive difference to our clients and our society. We put coaching at the heart of what we do, helping our people grow their careers in any direction – whether it be up, moving into something new, or even moving across the world. We embrace diversity, equity and inclusion.  We have a diverse collection of people from different backgrounds, with different experiences, gender identities, abilities and thinking styles. What binds us together is a shared commitment to value everyone’s perspective and to cultivate inclusion; so that our work environment is a safe space we can all belong. We value in-person connection with our clients and our colleagues. We offer several ways for you to work flexibly so that you can serve your clients, stay connected with your team, and manage your personal priorities. We help you live and work well . To support your personal and professional life, we offer a range of perks and benefits, including retail discounts, wellbeing leave, paid volunteering days, twelve flexible working options, market-leading parental leave and return to work support package. Next Steps Sound like the sort of role for you? Apply now, we'd love to hear from you! #LI-Hybrid By applying for this job, you’ll be assessed against the Deloitte Talent Standards. We’ve designed these standards so that you can grow in your career, and we can provide our clients with a consistent and exceptional Deloitte employee experience globally. The preferred candidate will be subject to background screening by Deloitte or by their external third-party provider.