Data Scientist
Position Overview
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. This role sits at the intersection of finance and technology, offering a unique opportunity to apply advanced analytics to real-world investing.
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.
Key Responsibilities
- 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.
About Filion Capital
Filion Capital is a global investment firm focused on building the future through strategic acquisitions, real assets, and growth equity opportunities. We originate and execute transactions across the U.S., Africa, and other global markets with a mandate to partner with founders, operators, and institutions to scale transformative businesses. We believe that data is a core asset and that quantitative insight is a fundamental pillar of modern investing.
Job Nature
Full Time
Qualifications
- 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, NumPy, Scikit-learn) and SQL for data manipulation, analysis, and model development. Experience with R is a plus.
- 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.
- Intellectual curiosity about businesses, markets, and the drivers of company performance.
- Interest in global and emerging markets is a strong plus.
Experience Requirements
2-4 years
Job Location
Dallas, TX (Hybrid)
Annual Salary
The annual salary for the Data Scientist position at Filion Capital ranges from $130,000 to $180,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications. This role includes a performance-based bonus. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and vacation time.
What We Offer
- 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.
- A mission-driven culture focused on leveraging technology and data to build the future.
Job Level
Sr. Position
How to Apply
Interested candidates can send their resumes to career@hoassociates.eu mentioning "Job Title" in the subject line.
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