Vice President of Digital Transformation

Harnham; England; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist private equity firm is seeking a VP-level Data Strategy & Transformation Lead to drive data transformation across its financial services portfolio. This high-impact role involves leading data diligence, designing value creation plans, and partnering with C-suite stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in data strategy and transformation within financial services, as well as hands-on knowledge of cloud platforms. This role offers a salary of £120,000–£150,000 plus a discretionary bonus, with a hybrid working model.

Qualifications

• Strong background in data strategy and transformation within financial services.
• Proven experience driving data-led value creation and supporting PE diligence.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.

Responsibilities

• Lead data diligence for new investments and portfolio companies.
• Design and own data-led value creation plans.
• Conduct data maturity assessments and define transformation roadmaps.

Skills

Data strategy

Financial services experience

C-suite engagement

Data governance

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Advanced analytics knowledge

Job description

Do you want to lead data transformation across PE-backed financial services businesses?

Have you advised C-suite leaders on data strategy, diligence, and value creation?

Are you ready to drive measurable impact across a portfolio, not just one company?

A specialist private equity firm focused on the financial technology sector is hiring a VP-level Data Strategy & Transformation Lead to join its value creation and innovation arm. The firm invests across banking, payments, capital markets, insurance, and investment management, working hands-on with portfolio companies to unlock growth through data and technology.

This role sits within the firm’s internal value creation team, partnering directly with investment professionals and portfolio leadership to assess, design, and execute data transformation initiatives across the fund.

Role Summary

This is a high-impact, client-facing VP role for a data strategy leader with strong consulting DNA and deep financial services experience. You will lead data diligence, define value creation plans, and support execution across multiple portfolio companies.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead data diligence for new investments and portfolio companies
• Design and own data-led value creation plans with clear commercial outcomes
• Conduct data maturity assessments and define transformation roadmaps
• Partner with C-suite stakeholders to shape and execute enterprise data strategies
• Support portfolio companies through delivery of priority data initiatives
• Track progress and outcomes of data programmes across the portfolio
• Act as a trusted advisor to investment and operating teams on data strategy

Key Details

• Location : London (hybrid, 2–3 days onsite; Thursday mandatory)
• Salary : £120,000–£150,000 base + discretionary bonus
• Working Model : Portfolio-facing, advisory and execution support role
• Visa Sponsorship : Not available

Requirements

• Strong background in data strategy, transformation, or advisory within financial services or private equity
• Proven experience driving data-led value creation and supporting PE diligence
• Comfortable engaging C-suite stakeholders (CEO, CIO, CDO, COO)
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Solid understanding of data governance, privacy, and compliance (e.g. GDPR)
• Working knowledge of ML and advanced analytics for business impact
• Thrives in fast-paced, ambiguous, multi-stakeholder environments

Interested? Please apply below.