Data Scientist

Filion Capital is seeking a curious and innovative Data Scientist to embed within our investment team, transforming raw data into a competitive edge. This individual will be responsible for developing predictive models, building proprietary datasets, and generating data-driven insights that directly inform our investment strategy, due diligence process, and portfolio company value creation.

The ideal candidate is a problem-solver who can leverage statistical and machine learning techniques to uncover hidden patterns, assess risk, and identify alpha in global markets.

• Develop and implement machine learning models to predict company performance, identify attractive investment targets, and assess market trends.
• Design and construct proprietary datasets by scraping, cleaning, and integrating data from diverse sources, including financial statements, web traffic, satellite imagery, and industry reports.
• Conduct deep-dive analytical projects to support due diligence, answering critical questions on market sizing, customer behavior, competitive positioning, and operational benchmarks.
• Build interactive dashboards and data visualizations to communicate complex findings clearly and effectively to the investment team and senior leadership.
• Collaborate directly with investment professionals to frame business problems as analytical hypotheses and deliver actionable intelligence.
• Stay abreast of the latest techniques in data science, machine learning, and alternative data applications within the investment industry.
• Advise portfolio companies on leveraging their data for strategic decision-making and operational improvement.

Filion Capital is a global investment firm focused on building the future through strategic acquisitions, real assets, and growth equity opportunities.

• Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Economics, or a highly quantitative field.
• 2-4 years of professional experience applying data science techniques to solve business problems, ideally within finance, consulting, or a technology-driven firm.
• Expert proficiency in Python (Pandas, Num Py, Scikit-learn) and SQL for data manipulation, analysis, and model development.
• Proven experience with statistical analysis, machine learning, and predictive modeling.
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or Plotly.
• Strong understanding of data engineering principles and experience working with large, messy, unstructured datasets.
• Exceptional problem-solving and analytical reasoning skills.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts and results to a non-technical audience.

• A competitive compensation package with a performance-based bonus structure.
• A high-impact role where your work directly influences investment decisions and firm strategy.
• Access to unique datasets and the opportunity to build proprietary analytical tools from the ground up.
• Direct collaboration with the investment team and senior leadership.
• A fast-paced, intellectually stimulating environment that values innovation and evidence-based decision making.

Filion Capital is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.