Data Scientist

COREcruitment
City of London
2 months ago
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We’re a London-based venture capital firm backing the next generation of transformative startups - and we’re looking for a Data Scientist to define and drive our data strategy at the highest level.


You’ll sit at the intersection of investment strategy and technology, turning complex data into insights that shape deal sourcing, portfolio management, and market foresight. This is a strategic, high-visibility role with direct impact on the firm’s investment decisions.


What you’ll do:

  • Own the end-to-end data strategy for the firm, from data infrastructure to advanced analytics and AI-driven insights.
  • Build predictive models, scoring systems, and analytical frameworks to identify top startups and emerging market opportunities.
  • Partner with investment partners and senior stakeholders to embed data-driven decision making across the firm.
  • Lead, mentor, and grow a small team of analysts and data scientists.
  • Stay ahead of market trends in data science, AI, and venture capital to maintain a competitive edge.

What we’re looking for:

  • 8+ years’ experience in data science, quantitative research, or analytics, ideally with exposure to finance, VC, or tech ecosystems.
  • Deep expertise in Python, SQL, machine learning, NLP, and data visualisation.
  • Proven track record of delivering actionable insights to senior stakeholders.
  • Strategic thinker with leadership experience and the ability to build and scale data teams.
  • Strong commercial awareness and a passion for startups and innovation.

What we offer:

  • Influence at the executive level, shaping the firm’s investment and portfolio strategy.
  • Direct exposure to top founders, investors, and market-moving startups.
  • Competitive executive compensation, bonus, and hybrid working from London HQ.
  • Opportunity to define and grow the firm’s data culture from the ground up.


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