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Data & AI
Unlock the real value in your data
Most organisations have more data than they can use. We help turn that into a genuine advantage, supporting the full journey from data strategy and architecture through to AI operationalisation and workflow automation. We also embed AI practically into large-scale transformation programmes, with the governance experience to make it work in regulated environments.
Data strategy and foundations
Before any organisation can realise the value of its data, it needs to get the basics right. We help organisations understand where they are today, assess the maturity of their data infrastructure, and build a clear roadmap for where they need to go. That means defining what good looks like across both technology and business operations.
Data engineering and architecture
Poor data quality and siloed systems are among the most common blockers to progress. We design and build the data pipelines, lakes, and platforms that give organisations a reliable, scalable foundation. Whether migrating to the cloud or integrating data across multiple source systems, we ensure the architecture is fit for purpose and built to last.
Analytics and business intelligence
Data only creates value when the right people can access and understand it. We help organisations move away from manual reporting and toward modern BI platforms that surface real-time insights to the teams that need them. The goal is always the same: give decision-makers the confidence to act on what the data is telling them.
Data science and machine learning
For organisations ready to go further, we bring data science capability to bear on the problems that matter most. From machine learning models to predictive analytics, we help businesses identify patterns in their data and use them to drive smarter outcomes. We take an incremental approach, proving value at each stage before scaling.
AI implementation
AI is only as good as the data that underpins it. We help organisations cut through the hype and focus on the business problems where AI can make a real difference. That means starting with a clear use case, building the right data foundations, and implementing AI tools in a way that the business can actually use and trust. We work across the full stack, from LLMs and AI-enabled tooling to workflow automation. We have direct experience embedding AI within large-scale transformation programmes, including in regulated environments where governance and trust matter most.
Data governance and security
As data volumes grow, so does the responsibility to manage them properly. We help organisations put the right governance frameworks in place, covering data ownership, access controls, compliance, and data security. Getting this right is not just about managing risk. It builds the confidence that allows the business to move faster.
Case study: Reducing data collection costs by up to 70%
A major financial regulator faced a records management risk from unstructured data collection processes, with no consistent approach to filing and retaining information across teams. We led two development squads to deliver a bespoke platform, released on time, enabling non-technical colleagues to create and manage data collections through a no-code solution. The tool reduced collection design time by up to 50–70%, automated reminder communications (saving significant manual effort), and integrated data directly into downstream analytics systems.
Why work with us
- Proven Data & AI expertise: Our consultants have led data and AI programmes from the inside, across banking, asset management, insurance, legal, commerce and industry, and the public sector.
- Industry knowledge: We understand the regulatory pressures, legacy realities, and operational constraints your teams work under.
- Clear value: Every engagement is tied to your specific goals, with defined outcomes at each stage so you always know what you are getting.
- Access to capability: Leveraging the wider Robert Walters ecosystem, we provide access to specialist Data & AI capability at scale.
Our services
Every engagement starts in a different place. Some organisations need help defining the problem before they can solve it. Others need a partner to take full ownership, or simply the right capability to fill a gap. We offer four ways of working, designed to meet you where you are.
Case studies
The best evidence of what we deliver is the work itself. Our case studies bring to life the challenges organisations faced, the solutions we designed and delivered, and the outcomes that followed. Explore how we have helped organisations build better data foundations, unlock insight, and implement AI that delivers real business value.
Get in touch and our team will be glad to share examples of our previous work.