Lead Data Scientist London – Hybrid
£We’re working with a fast-growing fintech that is redefining the credit industry through fair, accessible, and innovative digital finance products. They’re looking for a Lead Data Scientist to drive their AI adoption strategy, evolve modelling capabilities, and lead a small team of data scientists. This is a chance to shape the company’s AI roadmap, leading from the front and ensuring they stay ahead of the market.
Lead a team of data scientists, delivering high-quality models and analysis.
Own the full model lifecycle, from data sourcing to deployment and monitoring.
Explore advanced ML techniques while ensuring compliance in a regulated industry.
Partner with stakeholders across Risk, Pricing, Product, and Engineering to embed data-driven decision making.
Develop and oversee frameworks for model monitoring, performance tracking, and testing.
Act as the AI expert, staying ahead of emerging trends, tools, and regulatory developments.
Proven experience as a Senior or Lead Data Scientist in financial services, consumer lending, or fintech.
Advanced proficiency in Python, SQL, and modern ML frameworks.
Expertise in credit and fraud modelling, pricing models, and lending analytics.
Track record of researching, prototyping, and deploying AI/ML solutions in production.
Ability to set AI strategy and influence senior leadership.
Strong understanding of model governance, monitoring, and explainability in a regulated environment.
Excellent communication skills, able to bridge technical and commercial priorities.