Data Science Lead

Wyatt Partners; New York (NY); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A prominent private equity firm in New York is seeking a data science lead to drive internal projects and collaborate with portfolio companies. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the data science landscape within the firm and work closely with influential figures in US private equity. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills in data science initiatives and a collaborative approach to drive value creation.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading data science initiatives.
• Strong collaborative skills to drive value creation within companies.

Responsibilities

• Lead data science initiatives on internal projects.
• Collaborate with portfolio companies to drive data-based value creation.

Job description

Overview

One of the most exciting modern wave of Private Equity firms on the East Coast, who put Data & Tech transformation at the core of their investment strategy, are looking for a data science lead.

Founded by 3 of the most prominent Investors in the US, they have Billions AUM and raised one of the most prominent funds in US history.

Responsibilities

• Lead data science initiatives on internal projects within the firm.
• Collaborate with portfolio companies to drive value creation through data, conceptualising what value is possible to drive with their data in terms of products and tools, and helping to develop this value.

Opportunity / Growth

Because the firm is still relatively small, it’s a rare opportunity to work closely with some of the biggest names in US private equity.

There would be a myriad of future opportunities available to you.

• Take a CDO role at one of the Portco’s?
• Stay and continue to build out Data & Operations team in the Firm and become a partner?
• Leverage the experience to join an external PE firm or corporate, where your experience will be highly sought.

Career shaping

Incredibly rare opportunity to create something in your own image, working with some of the most prominent names in US Private Equity.