Head of Data Engineering - Private Markets

twentyAI; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a seasoned data engineering leader to drive innovation in a dynamic investment firm. This role involves shaping and executing a robust data strategy, leading a high-performing team, and designing scalable data platforms that enhance decision-making and operational efficiency. With a focus on cutting-edge technologies like Azure Databricks and a commitment to fostering a culture of excellence, this position is perfect for a forward-thinking individual eager to make a significant impact in the private markets sector. Join a vibrant team and help shape the future of data engineering!

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in data engineering and analytics.
• Strong expertise in Azure cloud services and data architectures.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the data engineering team, fostering innovation.
• Architect and build scalable data pipelines for investment research.

Skills

Data Engineering

Data Architecture

Cloud Platforms

Azure Databricks

ETL/ELT Processes

Data Modeling

High-Performance Data Warehousing

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Master's Degree in Data Science or related field

Tools

Azure Synapse

Spark

Data Lakes

Job description

Head of Data Engineering - Private Markets

Head of Data Engineering - Private Markets

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced data engineering leader to drive innovation and build a best-in-class data infrastructure at a leading private markets firm. This role will lead a high-performing team in designing and scaling data platforms, with a strong emphasis on Azure Databricks, to enhance investment decision-making and operational efficiency.

The Role

As Head of Data Engineering, you will be responsible for shaping and executing the firm’s data strategy, working closely with stakeholders across technology, investment, and transformation teams. Your expertise in data architecture, cloud platforms, and engineering best practices will be instrumental in building scalable, high-performance data solutions that power analytics and business intelligence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the data engineering team, fostering a culture of technical excellence and innovation.
• Architect and build scalable data pipelines, integrating structured and unstructured data sources to support investment research and reporting.
• Drive the firm’s cloud-based data strategy, optimizing data storage, processing, and compute efficiency using Azure Synapse, Databricks, and Spark.
• Collaborate with investment and technology teams to develop analytical capabilities, enabling advanced insights and automation.
• Monitor emerging data engineering trends, tools, and best practices to keep the firm at the cutting edge of technology.
• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the impact of data initiatives.

Requirements

• Proven leadership experience in data engineering, data architecture, or analytics, ideally within investment management, financial services, or private markets.
• Strong expertise in Azure cloud services, Synapse, Databricks, Spark, and data lake architectures.
• Deep understanding of ETL/ELT processes, data modeling, and high-performance data warehousing.
• Experience managing large-scale data platforms and optimizing data pipelines for analytics and reporting.
• Strong strategic mindset with the ability to translate technical capabilities into business value.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior leadership and drive cross-functional collaboration.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of data engineering within a dynamic investment environment. If you’re a forward-thinking data leader with expertise in Synapse, Databricks, and cloud-based data solutions, I’d love to hear from you.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals

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