Tech Analyst

Key Skills: IOT, AI/ML, Analyst, Quantum, Blockchain, IOT - Internet of things, Artificial Intelligence, Quantum Computing

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Conduct horizon scanning and technology landscape analysis on emerging technologies relevant to the audit domain, with a focus on AI/ML.
• Evaluate technological maturity, business relevance, and adoption readiness for innovations including AI/ML, quantum computing, blockchain, and IoT.
• 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.

Skills Required:

• 4 - 7 years of experience in technology research, foresight, or strategic innovation roles (ideally in professional services or regulated industries).
• Internet of Things (IoT) and edge/IoT awareness for emerging technology assessment.
• Artificial Intelligence and AI/ML knowledge to evaluate frontier capabilities and real-world implications.
• Blockchain understanding to assess maturity, relevance, and adoption readiness.
• Quantum computing awareness to support technology readiness and foresight analysis.

Good to Have:

• Quantum Computing (additional depth or demonstrated exposure).

Education: Professional accountancy qualification from a recognised accountancy body (desirable, not essential).