Associate Data Scientist

Harnham
London
7 months ago
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Company:

Join one of the world’s leading private equity firms, with a strong global presence and have partnered with hundreds of businesses across a wide range of sectors to support long-term growth and transformation.


They combine deep industry expertise with a hands-on, collaborative approach - making it a dynamic environment for ambitious professionals looking to make a real impact.



Responsibilities:

  • Support the investment and deal teams by delivering deep, data-driven insights into potential acquisition targets.
  • Responsible for evaluating market dynamics, identifying growth opportunities, and building predictive models to assess financial and operational performance.
  • Your analysis will play a critical role in shaping investment theses and informing high-stakes decisions on multi-million (and often billion)-pound deals.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to deliver commercial and operational due diligence
  • Be at the forefront of identifying data-led value creation strategies across the private equity lifecycle.



Requirements:

  • MSc or PhD Degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Mathematics, Statistics or related fields.
  • Strong coding skills in Python and SQL
  • Experience with Private Equity or Strategy Consultancy
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.



**Please note that this roledoes notoffer visa sponsorship**



How to Apply:

Please register your interest by sending your CV to Emily Burgess via the Apply link on this page

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