Forward Deployed Data Analyst
IT, Data Science
London, UK
GBP 50k-70k / year + Equity
Posted on May 13, 2026
The Role
As a Forward Deployed Analyst, you'll be the critical bridge between our AI platform and the end user. Working directly with clients, you'll configure synthetic populations that mirror their real-world audiences and help them extract maximum value from behavioural insights.
This high-impact, customer-facing technical role operates at the intersection of AI, data science, and strategic consulting - ideal for someone with a quantitative/data science background looking to move into AI products.
What You'll Do
Transform Datasets to Onboard onto our Product: Design synthetic population queries by onboarding custom datasets for customers.
Improve Data Pipelines: Diagnose data issues and partner with engineering to enhance platform capabilities.
Build confidence through rigour: Evaluate synthetic methodologies using established validation frameworks to build client trust in AI insights for high-stakes decisions.
Lead technical engagements: Own the technical dialogue with customers—understand their data, design optimal solutions, and implement them collaboratively.
Scale adoption: Enable customers to unlock full product value across the whole organisation through effective training, documentation, and use case storytelling.
Shape our product: Represent the voice of the customer - gather field feedback and inform product priorities based on real implementation patterns.
Who You Are
- Quantitative degree (mathematics, statistics, economics, physics, computer science, psychology, or related field).
- 2-5 years in data analysis, market research, consulting, or customer-facing technical roles.
- Excellence at translating complex technical concepts for non-technical executives.
- Proven ability to manage sophisticated customer relationships independently.
- Thrives in ambiguous, fast-moving startup environments.
- UK work authorisation required.
- Proficient in Python.
- Quick learner who can master new AI/ML platforms and concepts.
- Be able to identify root cause of technical issues in data and evaluation pipelines.
- Experience with LLMs, AI systems, or enterprise SaaS implementations.
- Management consulting background, especially in technology transformation.
- Track record presenting to C-suite executives.
- Knowledge of behavioural science or consumer insights.
- High levels of self-discipline and organisation.
- Intellectually curious with exceptional attention to detail.
- Builds trust quickly with senior stakeholders.
- Comfortable with high-stakes decisions and broad responsibilities.
- Strong ownership mentality with composure under pressure.
Essential Qualifications
Technical Skills
Desirable Experience
Personal Attributes
What We Offer
We offer a competitive package designed to support you properly, not just on paper.
- Competitive salary.
- Meaningful equity in a high-potential seed-stage company.
- Unlimited leave. Take the time you need.
- Generous matched pension contributions.
- Private healthcare.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Direct access to and collaboration with world-class founders.
- Hybrid working from our London office (4 days in office a week).
- Flexible working around life commitments. We value outcomes over presenteeism.
50000 - 70000 GBP a year