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BCI · 15 hours ago

Director, Value Creation (Data, Analytics, and AI)

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$240K/yr - $330K/yr

10+ years exp

British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) is seeking a Director, Value Creation (Data, Analytics & AI) to serve as their subject matter expert for AI and data-driven value creation across their Private Equity portfolio. This high-impact role involves leading transformative data initiatives, advising C-suite executives on data strategy, and establishing frameworks for value creation planning related to data, analytics, and AI.

BankingConsultingFinancePersonal FinanceVenture Capital

Responsibilities

Participating in data and analytics due diligence, evaluating the attractiveness of potential investments

Leading data, analytics, and AI value creation for 2-3 portfolio companies with direct ownership, while supporting additional companies with high data and analytical needs

Collaborating across BCI to mobilize resources from corporate data, technology, deal teams, Value Creation colleagues, and external stakeholders

Establishing guardrails, best practices, and frameworks that enable the Private Equity team to ensure rigorous evaluation and value creation planning related to data, analytics, and AI

Supporting portfolio-level data, analytics, and AI initiatives that advance the Private Equity strategy and BCI's strategic pillars: growing AUM, accelerating innovation, and operating at global scale

Qualification

Data ScienceMachine LearningAI TechnologiesData AnalyticsData ArchitectureGovernance FrameworksCloud PlatformsSQLPythonRInfluencing SkillsTrust BuildingCommercial OrientationCollaborationCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, or related quantitative field

10-15 years of progressive experience in data science, analytics, or AI/ML roles including leadership of large-scale data transformation programs that delivered measurable outcomes

Experience in private equity value creation, operational leadership (VP/SVP level) at data-driven organizations, or management consulting at senior levels

Deep expertise in advanced analytics, machine learning, and other data science activities as well as knowledge in data architecture, governance frameworks, and modern data tools (SQL, Python, R, cloud platforms, and analytics platforms)

Strong understanding of emerging AI technologies (generative AI, large language models, computer vision, natural language processing) and ability to assess practical business applications

Strong commercial orientation with ability to understand business models, translate technical capabilities into value drivers, and prioritize initiatives based on ROI and strategic impact

Proven track record of partnering with C-suite executives and management teams to develop and execute data strategies that deliver measurable commercial value

Ability to assess where data, analytics, and AI can create competitive advantage and drive bottom-line results

Exceptional ability to collaborate across organizational boundaries, build trust and credibility with business leaders, influence diverse stakeholders without formal authority, and mobilize resources in matrixed environments

Outstanding executive presence and communication skills, with ability to discuss business strategy, financial implications, and technical solutions with equal fluency

Extensive experience building trust and credibility with business leaders (CEOs, CFOs, COOs) and technical leaders (CTOs, CDOs)

Strong influencing skills to align diverse stakeholders around data-driven approaches and secure investment in initiatives