Senior Emerging Technology Analyst

UK- Clara I&D-Senior (Emerging Tech Analyst)-BLR KPMG Resource Centre (KRC) is a team of 7500+ colleagues serving audit clients of primarily KPMG Europe and a few other countries. KRC’s services include end-to-end Audits, IT Audits, Data Analytics, Engagement Support Hub, Transaction Assurance and ESG, among others. The business supports multiple sectors and is currently present in Bengaluru, Gurugram, Noida and Mumbai. Through your work, you’ll build a global network and unlock opportunities that you may not have thought possible with access to great support, vast resources, and an inclusive, supportive environment to help you reach your full potential. Roles and 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 Mandatory technical and functional skills • 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. Educational qualifications • A professional accountancy qualification from a recognised accountancy body is desirable but is not essential. (D) • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Technology, Innovation, Business, Technical Journalism, Emerging Technology Research, or a related discipline. Experience Level Senior Level