Consultancy & Training
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I offer specialized consultancy and training services to organizations looking to integrate AI and advanced analytics into their financial operations. My approach combines academic rigor with practical industry experience.
Consultancy Services
AI Strategy & Implementation
What I Offer:
- Strategic planning for AI adoption in financial services
- Technology stack assessment and recommendations
- Risk assessment and regulatory compliance guidance
- ROI modeling and success metrics definition
Ideal For: Financial institutions, FinTech startups, investment firms looking to develop AI capabilities
Multimodal Analytics Solutions
What I Offer:
- Custom development of systems that analyze text, audio, and numerical data
- Earnings call analysis platforms
- Document processing automation
- Sentiment analysis and market intelligence tools
Ideal For: Investment research firms, financial media companies, corporate finance departments
Technical Due Diligence
What I Offer:
- Evaluation of AI/ML claims in FinTech investments
- Technical feasibility assessments
- Competitive technology landscape analysis
- Team and capability assessments
Ideal For: Venture capital firms, private equity, corporate development teams
Training & Workshops
Executive Education: AI in Finance
Duration: 1-2 day intensive workshops
Audience: C-suite executives, senior managers, board members
Topics Covered:
- AI fundamentals for financial services
- Strategic opportunities and threats
- Regulatory considerations and compliance
- Building vs. buying AI capabilities
- Case studies from successful implementations
Technical Training: FinTech Development
Duration: 3-5 day comprehensive programs
Audience: Developers, analysts, product managers
Topics Covered:
- Python for financial analysis
- Machine learning for financial applications
- API integration and data pipelines
- Testing and validation in financial systems
- Deployment and monitoring best practices
Research Methods in FinTech
Duration: 2 day academic workshop
Audience: Graduate students, early-career researchers, academic staff
Topics Covered:
- Interdisciplinary research approaches
- Industry-academia collaboration
- Publication strategies
- Grant writing for FinTech research
- Open source contribution and community building
Collaboration Models
Retainer Agreements
Monthly retainer for ongoing strategic advice and technical guidance. Includes:
- Regular strategic calls
- Email/phone support
- Document review
- Priority access to training sessions
Project-Based Engagements
Defined scope projects with clear deliverables:
- Proof of concept development
- Technology assessments
- Training program delivery
- Research collaborations
Academic Partnerships
Collaborative research projects with industry partners:
- Joint research initiatives
- Student placement programs
- Shared IP development
- Conference co-presentations
Recent Client Success Stories
Investment Research Firm
Challenge: Manual analysis of earnings calls was time-intensive and inconsistent
Solution: Developed custom multimodal analytics platform
Results: 75% reduction in analysis time, improved consistency, better insights extraction
Regional Bank
Challenge: Needed AI strategy for digital transformation initiative
Solution: Comprehensive AI roadmap with phased implementation plan
Results: Clear 3-year technology strategy, £2M+ in approved funding, successful pilot deployments
FinTech Startup
Challenge: Technical due diligence for Series A funding round
Solution: Independent assessment of technology claims and competitive positioning
Results: Successful funding round, improved investor confidence, strategic partnerships
Getting Started
Initial Consultation
I offer a complimentary 30-minute consultation to discuss your needs and explore how I might help. This includes:
- Understanding your current challenges
- Identifying potential solutions
- Discussing collaboration approaches
- Providing initial recommendations
Next Steps
- Schedule a Call: Book a consultation
- Define Scope: We’ll work together to clearly define objectives and deliverables
- Proposal: I’ll provide a detailed proposal with timeline and investment
- Engagement: Begin work with clear milestones and regular communication
Contact Information
Email: james.bowden@glasgow.ac.uk
LinkedIn: Connect with me
Location: Glasgow, Scotland, UK (available for remote work and travel)
Typical Response Time
- Initial inquiries: Within 24 hours
- Detailed proposals: Within 1 week
- Project kickoff: Within 2 weeks of agreement
I’m passionate about helping organizations successfully navigate the intersection of AI and finance. Whether you’re just starting to explore AI applications or looking to scale existing capabilities, I’d love to discuss how we can work together.