Coller Capital, a well-established secondaries firm in the market, is currently seeking to hire an additional data scientist as part of its expansion of its tech platform. The position is based in London and involves collaborating with data, machine-learning, and software engineers, as well as investment professionals to develop data-driven private equity tools.
Josh Lowe, a principal at Coller, leads the firm’s data science team and was appointed in 2020. There are currently three other data scientists at the firm. The departure of former data scientist Harry Vander Elst in 2020 led to the launch of RockSling Analytics and his subsequent role as a partner at tech-focused secondaries firm Clipway. However, it is important to note that the new data scientist position is not a direct replacement for Vander Elst.
Coller Capital has a long history of innovation in private markets secondaries and utilizes over 30 years of proprietary data in its investment process. The firm’s data science team provides quantitative analysis to enhance investment decision-making alongside fundamental analysis. With this addition of talent, Coller Capital continues to expand its commitment towards investing across the board.
The secondaries industry has been incorporating data science and artificial intelligence (AI) in recent years to improve efficiency and speed. These tools can provide buyers with a competitive advantage by analyzing large amounts of complex information quickly, streamlining Limited Partner (LP) secondaries sales processes, and bringing secondaries market transactions closer to real-time compared to trading public market securities over-the-counter (OTC). As previously reported by Secondaries Investor, these tools have become essential for investors looking to make informed decisions in an increasingly complex market landscape.
Overall, Coller Capital’s hiring of an additional data scientist reflects its dedication towards innovation and expanding its team while investing in talent across the board.
