Senior Data Scientist

Job Description

SENIOR DATA SCIENTIST

£80,000

LONDON

A leading FinTech, recognised as one of the UK's fastest-growing and most profitable, is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to join their dynamic team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in an award-winning, data-driven company that is rapidly expanding. With a strong focus on machine learning-driven credit risk models, this role offers hands-on exposure to cutting-edge techniques in an innovative, fast-paced environment.

THE COMPANY

This company has been a pioneer in the Fintech space, with a strong market presence. Their unsecured portfolio has seen massive growth, surpassing 1 million customers this year. The business is highly regarded for its lean, high-performance teams, a culture of ownership, and an exceptional work environment.

THE ROLE

You will work on high-impact projects, collaborating closely with leadership. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Developing credit risk predictive models, including scorecards and pricing models.
• Enhancing existing model suites
• Deploying and monitoring models, ensuring end-to-end implementation
• Conducting deep-dive analysis into lending trends, driving business insights
• Working in a fast-moving FinTech environment, where independence and ownership are highly valued

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• 2-4 years' experience in Data Science, with a focus on scorecard modelling
• Strong Python & SQL skills, with solid ML modelling experience
• Background in credit/lending - understanding how decisioning models impact the business
• Experience in FinTech (not banking)
• STEM degree from a Russell Group university - strong academic background required
• Ability to work independently and own projects from start to finish

BENEFITS

• Equity
• Private Health Insurance
• Hybrid Working

HOW TO APPLY

If you're looking to take the next step in your career with a forward-thinking organisation, please submit your CV to Dominic Castro via the Apply link on this page