Consultant Business Translator AI & Data

Business Translator AI & Data | EY Consulting | Amsterdam

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Your impact | About the role

Successful data and technology transformation starts with a clear understanding of the business. As a Business Translator Consultant within EY AI & Data, you connect business priorities with data, analytics and technology solutions that create measurable value.

You work closely with clients to understand their challenges, structure requirements and translate them into clear solutions for technical and delivery teams. At the same time, you help business stakeholders understand how technologies and platforms such as Microsoft, Databricks and Snowflake can support their strategic and operational objectives.

We are looking for a consultant with approximately two years of relevant experience who enjoys working at the intersection of business and technology. You are comfortable engaging with stakeholders, analyzing complex challenges and helping multidisciplinary teams move from business ambition to practical implementation.

Your new job | About your main responsibilities

You will work with clients and multidisciplinary EY teams to shape and deliver data, analytics and technology transformations. Your contribution will vary by project, combining stakeholder engagement, business analysis, requirements management and solution design.

Depending on the project, you will:

• Work with clients through interviews, workshops and analysis to understand their strategic objectives and operational challenges, and identify opportunities for AI & Data solutions.
• Analyze current business processes, systems and data landscape to identify gaps and dependencies for AI & Data solutions.
• Translate business needs and identified opportunities into clear functional, data and technology requirements, use cases, user stories and acceptance criteria.
• Work with business stakeholders, data specialists, architects and engineers to shape suitable AI & Data solutions, including solutions involving modern data platforms, cloud technology, analytics and AI.
• Support the prioritization and selection of solution options and requirements based on business value, feasibility, risk and implementation effort.
• Facilitate alignment between business and technical teams throughout solution design, development, testing and implementation, including supporting user acceptance testing and business adoption.
• Translate technical concepts, solution options and trade-offs into clear recommendations and presentations for business and executive audiences.

Your new team | About your colleagues

Within EY AI & Data, we help organizations turn data into insights, build AI applications and establish the platforms and governance needed to use them effectively.

You will join a team of around 60 colleagues and work alongside consultants specializing in data analytics, data science, data engineering, AI and other areas of technology. These multidisciplinary teams give you the opportunity to learn from different perspectives while developing your own expertise.

Our Amsterdam office is located near the Zuidas, a vibrant business district home to many companies. In our Cross Towers, we welcome up to 1,500 people every day. For a breathtaking view of the city, head to the 22nd floor. Collaboration takes on a new meaning in our Wavespace, a high-tech environment that connects clients and colleagues virtually across the globe.

Your skills and strengths | About your unique contribution

You bring:

• A completed university degree in a relevant field, such as Business Administration, Business Analytics, Information Management, Data Science, Econometrics, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Approximately two years of relevant professional experience in consulting, business analysis, technology transformation, data or a related field.
• A valid work visa or other form of authorization to work in the Netherlands.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to structure complex business challenges and translate them into clear requirements, use cases and solution options.
• Experience working with both business stakeholders and technical specialists, including gathering and documenting requirements through workshops, interviews or other stakeholder sessions.
• A good understanding of business processes, data flows and how data, analytics and technology can enable business and organizational change.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to communicate technical concepts and analytical findings clearly to different audiences.
• A proactive, collaborative and curious mindset, with the confidence to take ownership of workstreams and an interest in developments in data, cloud, analytics and AI.

Ideally, you also have

The following experience is helpful but not required. You do not need to meet every criterion to apply.

• Affinity with or relevant experience in cloud and data platform technologies, such as Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Fabric, Databricks or Snowflake, potentially demonstrated through relevant certifications.
• An understanding of modern data platforms, data architecture, data governance or data management.
• Experience using tools and methods such as SQL, Power BI, process modelling, user stories, backlog management or agile delivery.
• Familiarity with business analysis techniques such as process mapping, requirements traceability, stakeholder analysis and acceptance testing.
• Experience working in agile or multidisciplinary delivery teams.

What we offer | About your benefits and work enjoyment

• A salary that reflects your role and responsibilities, based on your experience and qualifications. Plus a solid pension plan for your future. On top of your salary, you’ll receive holiday allowance and an annual bonus based on results and your development.
• A permanent contract for 40 hours per week.
• A laptop and phone you can also use privately, along with a monthly internet allowance.
• 29 days of annual leave to relax and recharge.
• A mobility budget that lets you choose how you travel. Opt for a lease car, a discounted public transport subscription or arrange your journeys easily through our app.
• A healthy work–life balance, supported by hybrid working. Whether you’re working at the office, at a client’s location or from home, we’ll help you stay connected and provide a well-equipped home workspace.
• The opportunity to work from abroad for 20 working days per year.
• The option to swap three national public holidays for other holidays that matter to you.
• Room to grow, both personally and professionally. Whether you want to deepen your expertise, develop as a person or strengthen your leadership skills, you’ll have access to a wide range of training and learning opportunities.
• Support for your wellbeing, including access to OpenUp for you and your family. You can speak with psychologists and lifestyle experts within 36 hours and join sessions on a range of wellbeing topics.
• A strong focus on teamwork, with internal networks and plenty of opportunities to join social activities. Because a welcoming atmosphere and good relationships with colleagues make work more enjoyable.
• we’ll perform a pre-employment screening.