Data Scientist – Fintech

Overview

You will lead the data science function in a fintech consumer lending team, shaping credit analytics from data warehousing to production models. You’ll own end-to-end credit modelling, including scorecards, propensity models, and IFRS9, while defining a robust modelling workflow. Expect a fast-paced, startup-like culture with impact across the business, strong collaboration, and meaningful monetary rewards. This role blends hands-on technical work with strategic modelling leadership in West London, with remote work and limited in-office days.

Pay / Benefits

• 120000 salary plus 10% bonus
• remote working
• 2 days per month in office
• West London location

Responsibilities

• Build a new Data Warehouse
• Develop and deploy a new set of credit models
• Collaborate across current credit models (scorecards, propensity, IFRS9)
• Create Challenger models to enhance the modelling suite
• Monitor and report on models with oversight of the modelling process

Key requirements

• 5 years of Data Science experience
• Hands-on data scientist with production model experience
• Experience in financial sector
• Models/scorecards used in production
• Clear English communication (spoken and written)
• Strong SQL
• Strong Python/SQL or R
• Solid understanding of data warehousing
• AI Tooling

• clear and concise communication
• self-motivation and problem-solving
• ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• SQL
• Python
• R

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