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Role details

Contract type

Permanent contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Working hours

Regular working hours

Languages

English

Experience level

Senior

Compensation

£ 120K

Job location

Charing Cross, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Artificial Intelligence

Customer Data Management

Python

Core Data

Job description

Data Scientist / Applied AI - Fintech Lending London / HybridWe're working with an exciting London-based fintech lender looking to hire a commercially minded Data Scientist / Applied AI professional to help turn a strong data foundation into real business insight, better decision-making and smarter internal processes.This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who enjoys solving real business problems with data, rather than sitting purely in a research-led environment. You'll work closely with senior leadership, helping shape how data science and AI can support pricing, customer understanding, process improvement and internal efficiency across the business.The business has already built strong core data foundations and is now looking for someone who can take that further - identifying opportunities, building solutions and delivering practical value.The role will involve:Using data to improve commercial decision-makingSupporting pricing analysis and helping the business better, A high-growth UK fintech seeks a Head of Data Science to lead a data science organization of approximately 25 professionals. In this senior role, you will set the direction and standards while ensuring the work's analytical integrity is utilized across the business....

Requirements

understand customer valueBuilding insight-driven solutions around customer behaviour and performanceIdentifying opportunities to improve internal processes through data and AILeveraging both traditional data science techniques and newer AI tools/workflows where appropriateWorking closely with the CTO, CEO and Head of Operations on business-critical problemsTaking ownership of problems from idea through to solutionWhat they're looking for:Around 3-5 years of commercial experience in Data Science / Applied AI / advanced analyticsStrong Python skillsSolid grounding in traditional data science and statistical thinkingExperience working with modern data environments / warehousesAbility to work independently and operate as a genuine self-starterStrong communication skills and the ability to engage with senior stakeholdersCommercial mindset - someone who enjoys solving business problems, not just technical onesFintech, lending, credit, risk or broader financial services experience would be highly beneficialIdeal profile: This role would suit someone who is likely in their second or third move and has already built strong hands-on experience in a commercial environment. The ideal person will be technically strong, curious, pragmatic and excited by the chance to shape how data science and AI are used in a growing fintech business.Why this role?Opportunity to work directly with senior leadershipChance to help define and build the data science capability in a scaling businessReal ownership and visibilityStrong blend of commercial impact, technical challenge and autonomyOpportunity to work on meaningful problems in a data-rich fintech environmentIf this sounds of interest, please apply or get in touch directly for a confidential conversation. Similar jobs, A digital insurance provider is seeking a Head of Data Science - Telematics to lead data-driven strategies, maximizing value from customer data to optimize pricing. This role requires strong leadership, technical coding skills, and the ability to enhance predictive data...