Senior Data Scientist

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Senior Data Scientist - Private Equity

London – 4 days in office

Up to £100,000

About the Role

Our client, a globally recognised private equity firm specialising in secondary markets, is seeking a Data Scientist to join their growing data science function. Working directly as part of the deal team, you’ll develop advanced analytics solutions that support data-driven investment decisions and help shape the firm’s long‑term strategy.

This is an opportunity to join a high‑performing, fast‑paced environment where data science is becoming increasingly central to the investment process.

• Collaborate closely with the deal team to identify where data science can unlock value and enhance decision‑making.
• Build data tools, dashboards, and analytical products to support investment evaluation and portfolio monitoring.
• Analyse large, complex datasets to extract actionable insights and communicate findings clearly to senior stakeholders.
• Partner with Senior Data Scientists and investment professionals to iterate and improve analytical solutions.
• Proactively research and trial new data science techniques, tools, and methodologies to strengthen the team’s capabilities.

• Data‑driven insights that enhance investment strategy.
• Scalable analytics tools for portfolio and deal monitoring.
• Improved efficiencies across the broader investment process.
• Robust exploratory analyses to support strategic decision‑making.

• A strong academic background in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field.
• At least 4 years’ experience in a data science or analytical role.
• Confidence in conducting exploratory data analysis independently.
• Experience with SQL is advantageous.
• Familiarity with visualisation tools such as Power
  
  BI is a plus.
• A proactive, detail‑oriented mindset with a strong commitment to accuracy.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach.
• A desire to grow within a dynamic, fast‑evolving environment.

If this role looks of interest, please apply below.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Analyst, Science, and Engineering

Financial Services and Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals