Research Technology Partner Next-Gen Investment Firm

We are collaborating with a forward-thinking global investment firm that specialises in identifying and capitalising on transformative technologies reshaping industries and society. With a strong focus on innovation-driven strategies, they manage a diverse range of equity portfolios across public and private markets, supported by a robust, open research framework.

This organisation is deeply committed to fostering a collaborative and inclusive workplace, where diverse perspectives are valued and innovation thrives.

About the Role

Our client is seeking a Research Technology Partner to join their London office. This is a hands-on, cross-functional role embedded within the technology function, focused on building and maintaining high-quality tools and systems that enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and support data-driven decision-making.

You'll act as the primary technical liaison between the Research team and the broader Technology group, reporting directly to the CTO's organisation. The ideal candidate will be a proactive problem-solver with strong engineering skills and a passion for enabling innovation through technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and deploy interactive tools and dashboards for portfolio analytics and research insights.
• Integrate generative AI solutions to accelerate research workflows and portfolio management.
• Build and maintain reusable data assets tailored to research needs.

• Automate recurring reporting processes and develop tools for on-demand analysis.
• Create and manage user-friendly interfaces for data input and operational support.
• Document systems and processes to ensure transparency and maintainability.

• Implement data validation and quality monitoring systems.
• Develop automations to support compliance and record-keeping (e.g., meeting logs, research sources).

• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends.
• Recommend and implement enhancements to improve user experience and operational efficiency.

• Mandatory: Hands-on experience with Palantir Foundry in a production environment.
• Strong programming skills in Python, SQL, and JavaScript.
• Experience with data pipelines, APIs, and web scraping.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP).
• Proficiency in data visualisation tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, or custom-built dashboards).
• Experience with agile methodologies and/or product development cycles.
• Exposure to LLM integration and prompt engineering is a plus.
• Comfortable working with tools like Airtable, GitHub, Microsoft Power Automate, and serverless functions.
• Solid understanding of Microsoft 365 and general IT infrastructure (Mac and PC environments).
• Strong communication skills and a user-first mindset.
• Relevant certifications in data, AI, or automation are advantageous.
• Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar role.