AI Adoption Lead

FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking an AI Lead / AI Evangelist to work for our client within the Financial Services sector. This is an initial 6 month fixed term contract opportunity with strong potential for extension and will be a hybrid role, requiring 2 days per week in either York or London. Our client is looking for a passionate AI Lead to help drive AI adoption and enablement across the business. Sitting within the Data \& AI function, this role will focus on educating and empowering business users to leverage AI tools effectively, identifying opportunities for automation and innovation, and helping teams build self-service solutions using Microsoft's AI ecosystem. This is a highly visible, stakeholder-facing position suited to someone with a strong Business Analysis background and a genuine enthusiasm for emerging technologies. Responsibilities * Partner with business stakeholders to understand challenges and identify opportunities for AI-enabled solutions. * Promote and drive adoption of AI tools and capabilities across the organisation. * Deliver training, workshops, and coaching sessions on AI technologies, including Microsoft Copilot. * Support business users in building self-service solutions, automations, and AI-powered workflows. * Assess business problems from multiple perspectives and recommend the most appropriate solution, whether AI-driven or otherwise. * Act as a trusted advisor on AI capabilities, best practices, and use cases. * Collaborate with technical teams to understand existing solutions and identify opportunities for reuse or enhancement. * Help connect stakeholders with the appropriate teams and experts to accelerate solution delivery. * Champion innovation and foster a culture of AI adoption throughout the organisation. About You * Proven experience in a Business Analyst, Change Analyst, AI Enablement, or Technology Adoption role. * Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with an ability to influence and educate users at all levels. * Experience working with Microsoft Copilot and a strong understanding of AI use cases within a business environment. * Knowledge of Power Platform, including Power Apps, Power Automate, and PowerShell. * Ability to assess business challenges, gather requirements, and recommend practical technology solutions. * Passion for AI, automation, and emerging technologies, with a strong focus on business enablement. * Experience delivering training, workshops, or user adoption programmes. * Skilled at translating technical concepts into clear, business-friendly language. * Comfortable working directly with business users and building strong relationships across multiple stakeholder groups. * Experience within Financial Services or other regulated environments would be advantageous. About Us FDM is an award-winning global leader in tech and business talent solutions, backed by more than 35 years of industry experience. We have centres across Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific, and a global workforce of over 2500 employees. FDM has shown exponential growth throughout the years, firmly establishing itself as an award-winning employer, currently listed on the FTSE4Good Index and as a 2026 Financial Times UK ‘Best Employer’. Diversity and Inclusion FDM Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, provincial or local laws. Why join us * Career coaching, mentoring and access to upskilling throughout your entire FDM career * Assignments with global companies and opportunities to work abroad * Opportunity to re-skill and up-skill into new areas, develop non-linear career paths and build a skillset within your field * Annual leave and work-place pension