AI Analyst

Main Capital Partners B.V.; Den Haag; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthy lunches every day

Company Fitness plan

Job summary

Main Capital Partners is seeking an AI Analyst to translate AI opportunities into concrete initiatives across our software portfolio. You will work with the Product, Tech & AI Lead and support portfolio companies and deal teams by defining KPIs and driving measurable business impact.

The role combines strategic and hands-on work, assessing AI capabilities during due diligence, translating insights into actionable recommendations, and helping develop AI playbooks used across the portfolio.

Qualifications

• University-level education in AI, data science, CS, or related field (WO).
• 1–3 years of AI/data-focused experience or equivalent.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent command of English and Dutch; German/French a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and monitor AI use cases across portfolio companies.
• Design and implement AI initiatives with clear objectives and KPIs.
• Monitor AI performance metrics to drive tangible impact.
• Support deal teams in due diligence on AI capabilities and risks.
• Translate AI insights into actionable recommendations and roadmaps.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

English & Dutch

AI concepts

Education

Artificial Intelligence

Data Science

Computer Science

Technical Business Analytics

Job description

Due to the increase in the number of companies in our portfolio and the growing importance of strong product and technology foundations within the software landscape, we are further expanding the Performance Excellence team. We are therefore looking for an AI Analyst.

As an AI Analyst, you will work closely with the Product, Tech & AI Lead within Performance Excellence and support both portfolio companies and deal teams in identifying, evaluating, and executing AI initiatives that create measurable business impact.

At Main Capital Partners, we believe in the power of smart, driven individuals to shape the future of software.

About us

With over €12 billion in assets under management, we are a strategic investor focused on innovative software companies across Benelux, DACH, Nordics, France, and North America. Our mission is to support sustainable growth in the software sector, one of the most dynamic and impactful industries today.

We’re proud of our strong track record and our reputation as one of Europe’s most distinctive and high-performing investors. With a portfolio of 55+ companies and over 150 add-on acquisitions, we’re growing fast, and so is our team of 100+ professionals across offices in The Hague, Antwerp, Düsseldorf, Stockholm, Paris, and our affiliate office in Boston.

Your opportunity: AI Analyst

As an AI Analyst, you will help portfolio companies translate AI opportunities into concrete initiatives, ensuring that these projects are designed, implemented, and monitored with clear KPIs and measurable outcomes. By tracking key AI metrics and performance indicators, you help ensure that AI initiatives contribute directly to operational improvements, growth, or efficiency gains.

In addition, you will support investment teams during the evaluation of new investment opportunities by assessing AI capabilities, risks, and opportunities within potential target companies. You will help build a clear view of how AI is currently used, the value it can create, and any potential risks or limitations that should be considered before investment decisions are made.

From an investment perspective, you contribute to value creation and risk management by translating AI insights into actionable recommendations for both deal teams and portfolio company leadership.

Tasks include:

• Support AI value creation initiatives across the portfolio by identifying, evaluating, and monitoring AI use cases within portfolio companies;
• Help portfolio companies design and implement AI initiatives with clear objectives, measurable KPIs, and defined success metrics;
• Monitor and track AI performance metrics to ensure initiatives deliver tangible business impact;
• Collaborate with deal teams to assess AI opportunities and risks in potential investment targets during due diligence;
• Analyze the AI maturity and data readiness of prospective and existing portfolio companies;
• Support portfolio companies in identifying practical AI use cases that improve operations, products, or customer experience;
• Contribute to the development of AI best practices, playbooks, and frameworks that can be reused across the portfolio;
• Help translate AI insights into concrete improvement roadmaps and value creation plans;
• Stay up to date with developments in AI technologies, tooling, and governance, and share relevant insights with portfolio companies and internal teams.

Why you would be a good fit for us:

• You have completed a university education (WO) in Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Computer Science, (Technical) Business Analytics, or a similar field;
• You enjoy working at the intersection of technology, data, AI, and business impact, translating AI opportunities into practical initiatives with measurable results;
• You are comfortable operating on both a strategic and hands-on level: from identifying AI opportunities and defining KPIs to supporting implementation and monitoring impact;
• You enjoy switching between AI strategy, data analytics, and investment perspectives, and you thrive in a dynamic environment where you can make a tangible impact;
• You have 1–3 years of relevant experience, for example as an AI Analyst, Data Scientist, AI Consultant, Analytics Consultant, or in a similar role where you worked on AI or data-driven initiatives;
• You have a solid understanding of AI and machine learning concepts, including model development, evaluation metrics, and how AI solutions create business value;
• Experience with data analytics, experimentation, or monitoring performance metrics/KPIs for AI or data products is a strong plus;
• You are comfortable analyzing AI capabilities, data maturity, and potential risks within organizations;
• You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills and enjoy structuring complex technological topics into clear insights for business stakeholders;
• You have strong social and communication skills and integrity, and you enjoy working closely with deal teams and management teams;
• Excellent command of English and Dutch, both spoken and written, is required. German or French is a plus.

Why work with us

• Entrepreneurial, fun, young, and dedicated team within an informal and open corporate culture;
• Gain experience, knowledge, and insight into a leading sector-focused investment fund in the fast-growing software sector;
• Get involved in dynamic and interesting projects quickly;
• Many responsibilities early on;
• A steep learning curve and career progression;
• Competitive benefits package, including (healthy) lunches every day and a generous Company Fitness plan.

The application process

While the process may differ slightly for different roles or teams, the same basics apply. Here you can find a general overview of the application process.

Interviews & Case Study

You will undergo several in-person interviews, either on the same day or spread over a period of time. The interview process can be rigorous, but it’s also meant to give you the opportunity to get to know us better too and see whether there’s a match on both ends. Depending on the role, we will ask you to conduct a specifically designed case study. This way we can assess your skills and you’ll know what to expect when working at Main. We’ll let you know early on about any additional information and materials you’ll need in order for you to be able to prepare well.

Decision & Offer

Once your interview process and case study are completed, we’ll review everything. Our decision to hire you is based not only on your aptitude and skills, but also on your potential. At Main we foster a learning-working environment. We strive to create opportunities for our employees to develop and grow, and we look for candidates who demonstrate the same drive and enthusiasm.