Lead Data Scientist - Financial Services
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• Based in Nottingham (4 days onsite)
• Pay up to £75,000
• Permanent, Full-Time
Our client is a fast-growing financial services organisation looking for a Lead Data Scientist to drive innovation across the customer lifecycle. This is a hands-on, commercially focused role where you’ll develop predictive models, deploy autonomous decisioning frameworks, and deliver actionable insights across fraud, marketing, credit risk, and customer management.
You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams and have the opportunity to shape the future of data science within a dynamic, forward-thinking environment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Own the development and deployment of predictive models to improve customer outcomes.
* Lead autonomous decisioning initiatives, including model implementation and policy setting.
* Design and execute test-and-learn strategies to inform business decisions.
* Deliver insights through structured analysis and clear communication.
* Identify opportunities for innovation and process improvement using data.
Key Skills and Experience:
* 5+ years of experience delivering end-to-end data science solutions in a commercial setting.
* Proven ability to lead projects independently and drive results.
* Strong expertise in machine learning, predictive modelling, and AI.
* Proficient in Python, R, SQL; experience with Power BI or similar tools.
* Exposure to Gen AI tools or techniques is a strong plus.
* Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
* Degree (2:1 or above) in a numerical discipline.
* Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a small team.
Don’t miss this opportunity to take a leading role in shaping data science strategy within a dynamic financial services organisation. Apply now with your most up-to-date CV!