Deals AI Forward Deployed Engineer
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Key details
Why this role is notable
The day-to-day work is embedded engineering inside a live transaction: building and deploying LLM, RAG, and agentic systems on client deal timelines, with the engineer sitting alongside deal teams rather than in a product org. The 'forward deployed engineer' model comes from AI labs and startups and is only recently being applied inside Big Four advisory.
Job Description
Line of Service
AdvisoryIndustry/Sector
Not ApplicableSpecialism
Corporate FinanceManagement Level
ManagerJob Description & Summary
Deals AI Forward Deployed Engineer
Meet your future team
Join our Deals practice, where technology, data and transaction expertise come together to help clients navigate complex deal situations. You will work alongside deal professionals, AI specialists and multidisciplinary teams to rapidly design and deploy solutions that support M&A, due diligence, valuation, integration and post-deal value creation.
What your role will look like
As a Deals AI Forward Deployed Engineer, you will operate at the intersection of AI engineering and transaction execution. Your role exists to turn emerging AI capabilities into practical solutions that create measurable value for deal teams and clients, often within demanding timelines and rapidly evolving environments.
- Partner with deal teams to identify high-impact opportunities where AI can accelerate analysis, improve decision-making and create value for clients.
- Design, build and deploy AI-powered applications using large language models, retrieval-augmented generation, agentic workflows and modern AI engineering practices.
- Deliver work efficiently, iterating on prototypes and shipping working solutions within tight deal timescales, maintaining a strong drive to deliver results, where progress is measured by what you build and learn rather than what is discussed in meetings.
- Collaborate directly with clients and engagement teams to adapt solutions to transaction-specific needs across the deal lifecycle.
- Integrate AI solutions with internal and external data sources, APIs and business workflows to support scalable adoption.
- Capture recurring use cases, challenges and lessons learned from engagements and contribute to the evolution of broader Deals AI capabilities and platforms.
- Contribute technical expertise, engineering discipline and innovative thinking to help shape how AI is applied across the Deals business.
Your growth and opportunities
Build expertise at the forefront of AI and transaction advisory by working on complex, high-impact client situations. Gain exposure to emerging technologies, diverse industries and strategic deal environments while expanding your influence on how AI solutions are developed and scaled across the practice. Develop both your technical depth and your ability to translate innovation into measurable business outcomes.
The skills you bring
- Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field.
- Professional experience building software solutions using Python with proficient to advanced capability in software engineering practices, APIs, version control and testing.
- Experience developing AI-enabled solutions using large language models, agentic AI frameworks, orchestration tools and retrieval-augmented generation techniques.
- Cloud and deployment experience with the ability to independently deliver and support production solutions.
- English: C1
Ways of working
- You analyse complex information, identify patterns and translate technical findings into practical business solutions.
- You apply independent judgment, challenge assumptions and evaluate multiple perspectives when solving difficult problems.
- You collaborate effectively across teams, share knowledge and help others achieve collective outcomes.
- You act with integrity, handle confidential information with care, and uphold high ethical standards in every situation.
The skills listed reflect what matters most to succeed in this role. If your experience aligns with them, even if your path looks different, we encourage you to apply and start the conversation with us.
Take your next step
Build boldly and help redefine how AI transforms the deal lifecycle. Work with multidisciplinary teams, emerging technologies and high-impact client challenges where your solutions can create immediate value. Shape what comes next while growing your expertise alongside professionals who are pushing the boundaries of innovation.
Grow here. Go further.
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Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Acquisition Strategy, Active Listening, AI Fluency, AI-Human Collaboration, Analytical Thinking, Business Valuations, Buyouts, Capital Raising, Client Confidentiality, Client Management, Client Onboarding, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Contract Negotiation, Contractual Agreements, Corporate Development, Creativity, Data Analysis, Data Rooms, Deal Sourcing, Deal Structures, Debt Restructuring, Digital Tooling {+ 37 more}Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)
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