Aprio Colombia - Senior Strategy Associate, Data & AI Advisory

Work with a nationally ranked CPA and advisory firm that is passionate for what's next. Aprio has 30 U.S. office locations, one in the Philippines and more than 2,100 team members that speak 60+ languages across the globe. By bringing together proven expertise, deep understanding, and strategic foresight for fast-growing industries, Aprio ensures clients are prepared for wherever life or business may take them. Discover a top-rated culture, vast growth opportunities and your next big career move with Aprio.

Join Aprio's (Insert Team) team and you will help clients maximize their opportunities.  Aprio is a progressive, fast-growing firm looking for a (Title) to join their dynamic team.

Position Responsibiltiies AI strategy and assessment

Conduct AI readiness assessments and data maturity evaluations that help clients understand their current capabilities and see where AI and automation can support value creation.

Translate business challenges into prioritized Data and AI use cases and help shape transformation roadmaps that align technology investments with client objectives.

Research emerging AI capabilities (large language models, machine learning, data management, generative AI, and agentic AI) and explain them in clear, accessible terms for non-technical stakeholders.

Solution design and delivery

Design and prototype agentic AI solutions across our core solution types: document processing and workflow automation; automated communication and prediction analytics; system integration and data synchronization; real-time external data validation; and business intelligence with work prioritization.

Build proof-of-concept solutions and demos that help business teams explore the potential of Data and AI and analytics approaches, applying a structured approach to comparing models and options so recommendations are well-reasoned.

Support SOW-based engagement delivery across discovery, kickoff, weekly status, and final delivery, contributing alongside the delivery team.

Responsible AI and governance

Help clients adopt AI responsibly, sustainably, and compliantly, building appropriate safeguards and monitoring into solution design.

Contribute to AI and data governance frameworks that promote responsible, sustainable, and compliant use of AI.

Client partnership

Act as a bridge between technical and business domains, the role our team calls a Data Translator / Business Engineer, turning technical detail into business value.

Partner with business stakeholders to understand their needs and help translate them into data- and AI-driven solutions.

Present concepts and findings to business audiences in clear language, including through workshops and working sessions.

Requirements Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related quantitative field.

Early-career profile: typically, up to three years of applied AI, data management, or machine learning experience. Strong internship, research, or academic project work is welcome in place of full-time experience.

Hands-on experience building AI or machine learning solutions, including work with large language models, natural language processing (NLP), or agentic AI approaches.

Strong programming skills in Python, with experience using modern AI development tools.

Ability to move between technical detail and business value, and to communicate clearly with non-technical stakeholders.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a structured, well-tested approach to AI work.

Preferred qualifications Experience with agentic or autonomous agent design and AI-assisted development workflows.

Exposure to taking AI or machine learning solutions beyond a notebook toward deployment, for example through a major cloud platform, containerization, or basic monitoring, gained via internships, research, or coursework.

Exposure to responsible AI practices such as model evaluation, explainability, and fairness or drift checks.

Familiarity with business intelligence tools (for example, Power BI or Tableau) and modern data platforms (for example, Snowflake, Databricks, or Spark).

Exposure to client business systems and ERPs (NetSuite, QBO/IES, Acumatica, or Sage) is a plus.

Interest in client-facing advisory work and a helpful, customer-oriented approach.

Why work for Aprio: Whether you are just starting out, looking to advance into management or searching for your next leadership role, Aprio offers an opportunity to grow with a future-focused, innovative firm.

What’s in it for you:

• Working with an industry leader: Be part of a high-growth firm that is passionate for what's next.
• An awesome culture: Thirty-one fundamental behaviors guide our culture every day ensuring we always deliver an exceptional team-member and client experience.  We call it the Aprio Way.  This shared mindset creates lasting relationships between team members and with clients.
• A great team: Work with a high-energy, passionate, caring, and ambitious team of professionals in a collaborative culture.
• Growth opportunities: Grow professionally in an environment that fosters continuous learning and advancement.
• Competitive compensation: You will be rewarded with competitive compensation.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Aprio is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity and/or expression; age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.