Associate Data Scientist

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading private equity firm with a strong global presence, where your analytical skills will drive impactful investment decisions. This dynamic environment is perfect for ambitious professionals eager to make a real difference. You will support investment teams with deep insights into potential acquisitions, evaluate market dynamics, and collaborate on commercial due diligence. If you possess a strong academic background in fields like Computer Science or Mathematics and are proficient in Python and SQL, this is the opportunity for you to excel and contribute to high-stakes decisions in the private equity lifecycle.

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in Computer Science, AI, Mathematics, Statistics or related fields.
• Strong coding skills in Python and SQL.

Responsibilities

• Support investment teams with data-driven insights into acquisition targets.
• Evaluate market dynamics and identify growth opportunities.

Skills

Python

SQL

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Education

MSc in Computer Science

PhD in Artificial Intelligence

Degree in Mathematics

Degree in Statistics

Job description

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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.

How to Apply:

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