Lead Data Scientist

Leadenhall Search & Selection
London
1 day ago
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A leading growth equity investment firm is seeking an experienced Data Lead to partner closely with its portfolio of high-growth software and technology-enabled businesses.

This is a senior, highly impactful role combining hands-on technical expertise, strategic leadership, and commercial value creation. The successful candidate will act as a trusted data partner to portfolio company CEOs and leadership teams, helping to scale data capabilities, improve decision-making, and directly support growth initiatives.


The Role


  • Conduct data diagnostics across portfolio companies to assess data maturity, gaps, and opportunities
  • Design and present data roadmaps to CEOs and C-suite stakeholders, driving implementation and adoption
  • Support portfolio companies through execution, acting as both strategic advisor and hands-on contributor
  • Drive value creation through revenue analytics, including sales performance, churn, upsell and downsell modelling
  • Provide hands-on support across data querying, analysis, and database management using SQL and Python
  • Coach and mentor portfolio data teams, embedding best practices and scalable solutions
  • Support investment and operations teams with ad-hoc data analysis, including due diligence and post-acquisition work
  • Where required, support the development and maintenance of data warehouses, pipelines, and new data integrations
  • Build and manage a network of external data partners and advisors across the portfolio


Key Requirements


  • Strong experience with data analytics, BI tools, and data visualisation
  • Hands-on experience with data warehouses and modern data stacks
  • Advanced capability in SQL and Python
  • Strong commercial acumen with the ability to link data initiatives to business outcomes
  • Proven ability to communicate complex data insights clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Experience working in or with high-growth software / SaaS or technology businesses
  • Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, multi-stakeholder, investment-led environment


Why This Role


  • High visibility and influence across multiple high-growth portfolio companies
  • Direct involvement in value creation and investment outcomes
  • Blend of strategic ownership and hands-on delivery
  • Opportunity to work alongside senior operators and investment professionals

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