Data Scientist - Credit Risk (Python-focused)
Campion Pickworth are partnering with a leading professional services firm to hire a Data Scientist into a growing analytics team.
This is a great opportunity for someone early in their career who enjoys working with data, building models, and solving real-world problems using Python.
What you’ll be doing:
• Working with large, complex datasets to build and improve models
• Developing Python-based solutions to support analytics and decision-making
• Contributing to model development across areas such as credit risk, including IFRS9, stress testing, and scorecards
• Supporting portfolio analysis and model performance monitoring
• Collaborating with experienced teams on a range of data-driven projects
What we’re looking for:
• Strong Python skills (this is key)
• A background in data science, maths, statistics, or a related field
• An interest in modelling, analytics, or problem-solving
• Exposure to credit risk, financial services, or modelling techniques (e.g. scorecards, forecasting) (this is essential)
Why consider this role?
• Ideal entry point into a high-performing data science team
• Plenty of opportunity to learn, develop, and build technical skills
• Broad project exposure across analytics and modelling
• Flexible, supportive working environment