Associate Insights Report - September 2026
This month’s edition looks at the sustained investment in cybersecurity, infrastructure and operational resilience, with Financial Services accounting for half of all new engagements.
We examine what’s shaping demand this month, where opportunities are clustering, and why hands-on technical expertise in AI, cybersecurity and data is becoming a key differentiator for Associates.
Inside the report:
How August’s 18 new engagements reflect continued demand for subject matter expertise, project and programme management, and architecture and design, with Financial Services accounting for half of all activity.
Why investment in cybersecurity, operational resilience and infrastructure upgrades continues to grow, particularly in sectors managing critical national infrastructure such as aviation.
Six immediate opportunities across Financial Services and Hospitality, spanning mainframe migration, cyber and enterprise architecture, identity and access management and Dynamics 365 integration.
Guidance for Associates on where demand is heading, from hands-on expertise in AI, cybersecurity and data to growing expectations around regular office attendance.
An Associate Spotlight on Olu Kolawole, who designed and built a secure, cloud-based testing platform for a major warehouse automation programme with our new client, Körber.
Our Pipeline Lens, compiled by Paul Watson and Lindsay Hill, considers what’s genuinely driving client behaviour this month, and what it means for how Associates approach their next opportunity.
Read the full report for the latest market insight and opportunities across the portfolio.