VP of Data Strategy - Private Equity

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London | Up to £150,000 + bonus | 2–3 days per week in office

An established but fast‑paced private equity firm focused on financial technology is seeking a Vice President of Technology Transformation to lead data strategy, diligence, and value creation initiatives across its fund and portfolio companies.

The Role

This role will drive data‑led transformation across the investment lifecycle, from due diligence through to execution. The successful candidate will design and deliver data strategies that unlock value, improve operational performance, and strengthen portfolio company capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead data due diligence for new investments, identifying opportunities for value creation.
• Develop and execute data maturity assessments and transformation roadmaps across portfolio companies.
• Partner with management teams to implement scalable data strategies and deliver measurable business impact.
• Ensure alignment of all data initiatives with fund‑level strategic objectives.

Candidate Profile

• Experience in consulting, private equity, or financial services with a strong focus on data‑driven value creation.
• Deep understanding of financial data, cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP), and data governance frameworks.
• Proven track record in data transformation, analytics, or technology strategy.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, confident operating at C‑suite level.
• Dynamic, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment.

This role does not offer visa sponsorship.

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• Director

• Full-time

• Consulting
• Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals and Financial Services

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