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8 years experience | Manager | Vienna, Austria
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8 years experience | Manager | Bonn, Germany
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30 years experience | Senior | Vienna, Austria
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18 years experience | Senior | Madrid, Spain
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Senior Corp. Strategy and M&A Manager focusing on ESG (VP level)
12 years experience | Senior | Frankfurt, Germany

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Guide to hiring the right Data consultant

What does a Data consultant do? And how can you find the right one? Learn more in our hiring guide for Data consultants.

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Process of finding a Data consultant

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Sign up and create a short brief for your project in 2 minutes. We will use this brief to invite the right professionals for the job. Posting the project is free!

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We will shortlist a selection of 3-6 candidates for your project within 48 hours or less.

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You can directly contact your shortlisted candidates, invite them for interviews, and agree on project details.

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Frequently asked questions

Our Data consultants work with clients in 40+ countries. Our clients are Corporate Development divisions, Private Equity backed companies, and fast-growing ventures.

Fintalent is not a staffing agency. We are a community of best-in-class Data professionals, highly specialized within their domains. We have streamlined the process of engaging the best Data talent and are able to provide clients with Data professionals within 48 hours of first engaging them. We believe that our platform provides more value for Corporates, Ventures, Private Equity and Venture Capital firms, and Family Offices.

Our Data consultants have extensive experience in Data. Most of them have buy-side, sell-side M&A, or Private Equity experience.

Fintalent.io is an invite-only platform and we believe in the power of referrals and a closed-loop community. Members of our community are able to invite a small number of professionals onto the platform. In addition, our team actively scouts for the best talent who have experience in investment banking or have worked at a global top management consultancy. All of our community-referred talent and scouted talent are subject to a rigorous screening process. As such, over the last 18 months totaling more than 750 hours of onboarding calls, of which only 40% have received an invite-link after the call.

Our Data consultants have experience in leading firms as well as interfacing with clients and wider corporate structures and management. What makes our Data talent pool stand out is the fact that they have technical backgrounds in over 2,900 industries.

We operate world-wide and have clients in North America, Europe, APAC, and MENA.

Pricing depends on seniority, location, and project duration. For our pricing structure, please refer to our Pricing page.

Hiring guide to find the perfect Data consultant

What does a Freelance Data Consultant do in Private Equity and M&A?

A Freelance Data Consultant in Private Equity (PE) and M&A specializes in providing data-driven insights, analytics, and decision support to investment firms and companies engaged in mergers and acquisitions. They leverage their expertise in data analysis, industry knowledge, and understanding of M&A processes to help clients make informed decisions throughout the investment lifecycle.

Why is data important in Private Equity and M&A?

Data plays a crucial role in Private Equity and M&A for the following reasons:

  1. Informed decision-making: Data-driven insights enable investors and corporate development teams to make better decisions throughout the deal process, from target sourcing and due diligence to post-merger integration and portfolio management.
  2. Value creation: By leveraging data analytics, PE firms and M&A practitioners can identify opportunities for operational improvements, cost savings, and revenue growth in their portfolio companies and target acquisitions.
  3. Risk management: Data analysis helps identify and mitigate potential risks and challenges associated with investments and M&A transactions, reducing the likelihood of deal failure or underperformance.
  4. Competitive advantage: Gaining insights from data can provide a competitive edge in deal sourcing, valuation, and negotiation, ultimately leading to more successful investments and acquisitions.

What skill set does a Freelance Data Consultant in Private Equity and M&A require?

A Freelance Data Consultant in PE and M&A should possess the following skills and qualifications:

  1. Strong background in data analysis, data visualization, and data-driven decision-making.
  2. Familiarity with the PE and M&A landscape, including industry trends, deal structures, and investment strategies.
  3. Proficiency in data analysis tools and programming languages, such as Excel, Python, R, SQL, and BI tools like Tableau or Power BI.
  4. Excellent communication skills to effectively present insights and recommendations to clients.
  5. Problem-solving abilities and critical thinking skills to address complex challenges and identify opportunities for value creation.

What tasks can a Freelance Data Consultant in Private Equity and M&A help with?

A Freelance Data Consultant in PE and M&A can assist with various tasks, including:

  1. Conducting data-driven target sourcing and market research for potential investments and acquisitions.
  2. Developing and implementing data analytics frameworks and models to support deal evaluation, due diligence, and valuation.
  3. Identifying opportunities for operational improvements, cost savings, and revenue growth in portfolio companies and target acquisitions.
  4. Monitoring and analyzing the performance of investments and providing data-driven recommendations for portfolio management.
  5. Supporting post-merger integration efforts by leveraging data to identify synergies and areas for improvement.

What companies and business units could benefit most from a Freelance Data Consultant in Private Equity and M&A?

Companies and business units involved in PE and M&A activities can benefit from engaging a Freelance Data Consultant. This includes private equity firms, venture capital firms, corporate development teams, and investment banks. A Freelance Data Consultant can help these entities harness the power of data to make more informed decisions, mitigate risks, and maximize the value derived from their investments and acquisitions.

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