Data Scientist - Newcastle - Asset Management

Data Scientist - Newcastle - Asset Management

Up to £50,000 + bonus

Hybrid Working in Central Newcastle

We’re hiring a Data Scientist for a global organisation operating at the intersection of data, analytics, and AI-driven decision-making. This is a highly influential role, sitting at the forefront of data science strategy and shaping how advanced analytics and AI are applied across complex, real-world problems in finance.

As Data Scientist, you will:

• Design, development, and deployment of models and algorithms into production
• Analyse large, complex datasets to identify patterns and trends, translating insights into actionable product recommendations
• Collaborate with global teams across product, engineering, and analytics to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions
• Establish and uphold best practices across data science methodologies, including data preparation, model validation, and performance monitoring
• Stay close to industry trends and emerging technologies, particularly in AI and GenAI

What we’re looking for

• Strong, proven experience across Data Science, with exposure to Data Engineering and/or Machine Learning
• Ability to operate autonomously within a global, distributed organisation
• Solid experience selecting and applying appropriate methodologies, technologies, and techniques
• Hands-on experience with data querying, manipulation, and analysis, including tools such as Pandas and NumPy

Nice to have

• Experience working with Generative AI tools and approaches
• Software engineering or programming experience, ideally in Python
• Advanced academic background in Computer Science, Data Science, or equivalent industry experience

• Strong, proven experience across Data Science, with exposure to Data Engineering and/or Machine Learning
• Ability to operate autonomously within a global, distributed organisation
• Solid experience selecting and applying appropriate methodologies, technologies, and techniques
• Hands-on experience with data querying, manipulation, and analysis, including tools such as Pandas and NumPy

Nice to have

• Experience working with Generative AI tools and approaches
• Software engineering or programming experience, ideally in Python
• Advanced academic background in Computer Science, Data Science, or equivalent industry experience