Nick Spain

Head of Data @Conductor Capital

London, GB

Established the firm’s entire data function from inception, embedding principles of quality, accessibility, and speed.Delivered a cloud-native data platform (Postgres + Parquet on Azure) praised as both clever and cost-effective.Built 500+ automated Python pipelines with over 8m successful runs, feeding data from ICE Connect, Bloomberg, Kpler, Volue, and others.Created business-critical tools: a spread builder, a European gas balance (with XGBoost + regression), a European power stack model and integrations with Igloo (Brady’s) for daily P&L.Managed a £1m+ data budget, achieving substantial vendor savings and automating contract renewals.Fully embedded in the trading desk — recognised as a core commercial asset, directly shaping decisions.