Vice President of Digital Transformation Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. This range is provided by Harnham. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range Direct message the job poster from Harnham. Are you ready to drive measurable impact across a portfolio, not just one company? A specialist private equity firm focused on the financial technology sector is hiring a VP-level Data Strategy & Transformation Lead to join its value creation and innovation arm. The firm invests across banking, payments, capital markets, insurance, and investment management, working hands‑on with portfolio companies to unlock growth through data and technology. This role sits within the firm’s internal value creation team, partnering directly with investment professionals and portfolio leadership to assess, design, and execute data transformation initiatives across the fund. Role Summary This is a high‑impact, client‑facing VP role for a data strategy leader with strong consulting DNA and deep financial services experience. You will lead data diligence, define value creation plans, and support execution across multiple portfolio companies. Key Responsibilities

Lead data diligence for new investments and portfolio companies Design and own data‑led value creation plans with clear commercial outcomes Conduct data maturity assessments and define transformation roadmaps Partner with C‑suite stakeholders to shape and execute enterprise data strategies Support portfolio companies through delivery of priority data initiatives Track progress and outcomes of data programmes across the portfolio Act as a trusted advisor to investment and operating teams on data strategy Location: London (hybrid, 2–3 days onsite; Thursday mandatory) Working Model: Portfolio‑facing, advisory and execution support role

Requirements

Strong background in data strategy, transformation, or advisory within financial services or private equity Proven experience driving data‑led value creation and supporting PE diligence Hands‑on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) Solid understanding of data governance, privacy, and compliance (e.g. GDPR) Working knowledge of ML and advanced analytics for business impact Thrives in fast‑paced, ambiguous, multi‑stakeholder environments

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