Platform Engineer - Venture Capital
Hybrid
London, United Kingdom
Full Time
27-02-2025
Job Specifications
Are you a data-driven professional with a passion for finance and technology? A leading venture capital firm managing nearly $2B in assets is looking for a Platform Engineer to enhance their data strategy and decision-making processes.
The Opportunity
This firm operates with a lean, high-impact team, fostering an entrepreneurial and autonomous work culture. They’re seeking a Platform Engineer to take ownership of their data management, analytics, and reporting—helping drive smarter investment decisions. You’ll have the freedom to optimize existing systems or even reshape the BI function entirely.
What You’ll Do:
Oversee and improve business intelligence systems (experience with iLevel is a plus)
Develop and implement data architecture and automation for portfolio insights
Work directly with investment professionals and stakeholders to streamline reporting
Identify new opportunities for data-driven decision-making in venture capital
What We’re Looking For:
Strong technical skills (software development, data management, business intelligence)
A solid understanding of finance, investments, or venture capital
An entrepreneurial mindset—able to work independently in an unstructured environment
Experience in financial services, VC, or fintech preferred but not required
Comfortable communicating with C-level executives and investment teams
This is an incredible opportunity for a professional looking to step up and shape the data function within a fast-moving investment environment.
Interested? Apply now or reach out for more details!
About the Company
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