Senior Data Scientist/Engineer - Commercial Optimisation

WorldPay
London, UK
about 1 month ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Data Analysis Data Cleansing Python (Programming Language) Machine Learning SQL Databases Technical Data Management Systems Information Technology

Job description

  • Utilize advanced data analytics and machine learning techniques to identify high-value prospects and generate leads in the payments industry.
  • 5 + years experience working as a Data Scientist and Data Engineer.
  • Design and implement propensity models to predict potential client engagement and conversion rates, optimizing our prospecting strategies.
  • Analyse transactional and financial data to uncover trends and insights that inform targeted marketing and sales strategies.
  • Identify and evaluate new data sources (internal and external) to support and drive improvements in predictive models
  • Work closely with the marketing and sales teams to refine lead qualification processes, enhance lead scoring models, and streamline lead generation efforts.
  • Develop and maintain Python/SQL-based automated workflows for efficient data preparation, modelling and execution of marketing/prospecting strategies.
  • Present data-driven insights and recommendations to stakeholders to drive strategic decisions and new business initiatives.
  • Continuously monitor the effectiveness of lead generation strategies and adjust models and approaches based on performance data and market feedback., We are in search of a Senior Data Scientist/Engineer with a strong background in finance and a knack for new business generation. This role is pivotal for our lead generation and prospecting efforts, using advanced analytics and machine learning to identify and engage potential clients in the payments sector. The ideal candidate will possess a unique blend of technical data skills, business acumen, and an entrepreneurial spirit to drive growth and expand our market presence.

Requirements

Do you have experience in SQL?, Do you have a Master’s degree?, * Proven experience in data science with a focus on targeted marketing, lead generation and new business development

  • Expert in Python and SQL and experience with data preparation, cleaning, and modelling
  • Expertise in building and deploying machine learning models, especially related to customer behaviour, segmentation, and propensity analysis.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a track record of translating data insights into successful business outcomes.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to operate in a fast-paced environment and contribute to multiple projects with varying deadlines.
  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Finance, or a related field.

About the company

As a forward-thinking finance company based in London, we specialize in innovative payment solutions aimed at streamlining and enhancing the payment processes for businesses and consumers. Our mission is to revolutionize the payments industry by leveraging cutting-edge technology and data-driven insights to foster financial inclusion and efficiency. Join our dynamic team and play a crucial role in driving new business generation and shaping the future of payments., Globalpayers think like a client, act like an owner and win as one team. We’re curious and innovative - always finding better ways to deliver impact. We empower each other to make decisions, and it’s our passion that drives excellence in everything we set out to do.

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