Senior Data Scientist – Private Equity Value Creation

People In AI; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 300,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

People In AI is seeking a Lead Data Scientist for a global investment firm in New York City. The role blends pre-deal diligence with post-deal value creation, applying data, machine learning, and AI to influence investment decisions across portfolio companies.

You will build models in Python, work with Databricks and Snowflake, mentor teammates, and present insights to senior investment leaders. The position is hybrid, with high visibility and direct impact on outcomes.

Qualifications

• Strong data science and machine learning experience.
• Consulting-style problem solving and strong commercial judgement.
• Experience identifying business problems, not just implementing predefined solutions.
• Confidence working with senior stakeholders in fast-paced environments.
• Experience managing projects and mentoring junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Turn ambiguous business problems into clear analytical approaches.
• Build models, analyses, and PoCs in Python.
• Identify opportunities to improve commercial and operational performance.
• Partner with portfolio companies to ensure solutions are adopted in practice.
• Manage multiple workstreams and mentor junior team members.
• Communicate findings clearly to senior stakeholders.

Skills

Python

Machine learning

Databricks

Snowflake

Business problem solving

Stakeholder engagement

Mentoring

Leadership

Job description

People In AI is seeking a Lead Data Scientist for a global investment firm in New York City. The role blends pre-deal diligence with post-deal value creation, applying data, machine learning, and AI to influence investment decisions across portfolio companies.

You will build models in Python, work with Databricks and Snowflake, mentor teammates, and present insights to senior investment leaders. The position is hybrid, with high visibility and direct impact on outcomes.