Job Description

The role:



Join our Private Equity Data Science team and contribute to DSML and AI initiatives across the full lifecycle of the investment process. The Data Scientist will be responsible for the design, development, and implementation of quantitative and data-driven models to drive innovation and productivity for origination, due diligence, and investment performance. The data science team sits alongside the Goldman Sachs Private Equity Deal Teams and works closely with the Goldman Sachs Value Accelerator and portfolio company management teams.





Key Responsibilities:


Leverage sophisticated statistical, mathematical, and programming skills to analyse complex datasets, support the investment processes, and drive quantifiable commercial value. Partner with Deal Teams to define and deliver data-driven origination initiatives Deliver quantitative analyses through investment due diligence; translating complex data into comprehensive analyses assessing potential risk and opportunities in tight timelines Partner strategically with portfolio company management teams to drive data and AI initiatives for value creation Partner with GS Engineering to lead development and implementation of data-centric tools, enhancing our investment processes and supporting our deal and fundraising teams Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in AI, ML, and related fields to continuously improve the division's AI capabilities




Qualifications, experience, and attributes:


PhD or equivalent in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics or in a related field 2+ years of relevant experience applying quantitative methods to commercial problems Strong programming skills (Python, SQL) and experience using the basic data science libraries (e.g. pandas, scikit-learn) High-level of proficiency in mathematics, statistics, and data science theory Proven experience implementing sophisticated data science techniques, handling large datasets, translating data into actionable business insights Commercial experience with a strong track record of quantitative problem solving and realised commercial impact Excellent written and verbal communication and collaboration skills with a strong growth mindset





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We Offer Best-In-Class Benefits

Healthcare & Medical Insurance
We offer a wide range of health and welfare programs that vary depending on office location. These generally include medical, dental, short-term disability, long-term disability, life, accidental death, labor accident and business travel accident insurance.


Holiday & Vacation Policies
We offer competitive vacation policies based on employee level and office location. We promote time off from work to recharge by providing generous vacation entitlements and a minimum of three weeks expected vacation usage each year.


Financial Wellness & Retirement
We assist employees in saving and planning for retirement, offer financial support for higher education, and provide a number of benefits to help employees prepare for the unexpected. We offer live financial education and content on a variety of topics to address the spectrum of employees' priorities.


Health Services
We offer a medical advocacy service for employees and family members facing critical health situations, and counseling and referral services through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). We provide Global Medical, Security and Travel Assistance and a Workplace Ergonomics Program. We also offer state-of-the-art on-site health centers in certain offices.


Fitness
To encourage employees to live a healthy and active lifestyle, some of our offices feature on-site fitness centers. For eligible employees we typically reimburse fees paid for a fitness club membership or activity (up to a pre-approved amount).


Child Care & Family Care
We offer on-site child care centers that provide full-time and emergency back-up care, as well as mother and baby rooms and homework rooms. In every office, we provide advice and counseling services, expectant parent resources and transitional programs for parents returning from parental leave. Adoption, surrogacy, egg donation and egg retrieval stipends are also available.


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Opportunity Overview
CORPORATE TITLE
Associate
OFFICE LOCATION(S)
London
JOB FUNCTION
Quantitative Engineering
DIVISION
Asset & Wealth Management