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Up to £150,000

London (Hybrid, 2-3 days onsite per week)



Company:

This private equity and investment start-up are focused on streamlining and improving performance by reimagining value creation capabilities. They are utilising cutting-edge AI to generate performance insights on each aspect of the investment lifecycle.



Responsibilities:

  • Build machine learning predictive models to anticipate/avoid asset downtime and reducing customer churn
  • Evaluate and optimise all models, identifying areas for development
  • Work end-to-end both building and deploying models
  • Stay updated with the latest developments in ML/AI, and related fields to keep the company at the forefront of technological advancements
  • Stay updated on emerging technologies, trends, to recommend and implement innovative solutions that drive business value.
  • Remaining technically very hands on whilst mentoring



Requirements:

  • MSc or PhD Degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Mathematics, Statistics or related fields.
  • Strong coding skills in Python and SQL
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.



How to Apply:

Please register your interest by sending your CV to Emily Burgess via the Apply link on this page.



Keywords:

Machine Learning, Data Science, start-up, Investment, Equity

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