Consultant - Emerging Technology and Strategic Foresight Analyst

Consultant Foresight/Emerging Tech Analyst Key Responsibilities • Conduct horizon scanning and landscape analysis on emerging technologies relevant to the audit domain, particularly in AI/ML. • Evaluate technological maturity, business relevance, and adoption readiness for innovations such as AI/ML, quantum, blockchain, immersive technologies, etc. • Support scenario planning, foresight workshops, and strategic roadmapping with stakeholders across technology, product, and innovation teams. • Develop and maintain technology watchlists and foresight dashboards that highlight disruptive risks and opportunities. • Collaborate with researchers, vendors, and external consortia to validate trends and explore strategic partnerships. • Translate technical findings into accessible insights and briefings for senior leadership and strategic planning. • Contribute to incubation activities by helping define use cases, value hypotheses, and feasibility assessments. Other responsibilities will typically include supervising teams; coaching and development in technical, risk & compliance management, operational and quality management; project management including budgeting and planning; delivery of quality reports; and some performance management responsibilities. Experience & Knowledge Requirements required Experience in technology research, foresight, or strategic innovation roles, ideally within professional services or regulated industries. • Strong analytical and horizon-scanning skills with a demonstrated ability to connect emerging technology to real-world implications. • Understanding of one or more frontier technologies such as AI/ML, blockchain, quantum computing, edge/IoT, or immersive technologies. • Excellent communication and synthesis skills, including experience producing insights for senior or non-technical audiences. • Familiarity with scenario planning, technology readiness assessments, and innovation pipeline processes. • Strong (native fluency) of English is required. A professional accountancy qualification from a recognised accountancy body is desirable but is not essential. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Technology, Innovation, Business, Technical Journalism, Emerging Technology Research, or a related discipline. Experience Level Mid Level