Are you a recent graduate or early career data enthusiast looking to kick start your career in data science? Do you want to work in a fast paced environment where you can make an immediate impact?
*PLEASE NOTE* - All Candidates MUST be able to commute ON-SITE to Seven Oaks, Kent 3 days per week. Public Transport is limited so IDEALLY candidate will hold a full UK drivers licence and own car.
We are hiring a Junior Data Scientist to join a collaborative and innovative team that is shaping the future of credit risk modelling and forecasting. This is a fantastic opportunity to work closely with experienced professionals and gain hands on experience in predictive modelling, loss forecasting, and machine learning, all within a growing, tech enabled financial services organisation.
The Role
You will be part of a small, high impact data science team responsible for:
* Developing predictive models such as scorecards and machine learning models for customer acquisitions and collections
* Supporting loss forecasting for both new business and the existing portfolio
* Exploring new data sources and modelling techniques to improve performance and accuracy
* Working with tools like Python, T SQL, and Excel to manage data workflows and build solutions
* Collaborating across departments with teams in credit risk, finance, capital markets, and operations
* Monitoring model performance and contributing to regular validation and compliance reporting
What you'll need?
* A degree, or equivalent experience, in a numerate subject such as Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, Economics, or Physics
* 1 to 2 years of experience in a data driven environment, or strong academic project experience
* Familiarity with modelling techniques like logistic regression or basic machine learning
* A keen interest in data science and its applications in finance or risk
* Strong attention to detail and a problem solving mindset
* A confident communicator who can explain data insights to both technical and non technical audiences
* Experience with Python and SQL is essential, experience with AWS or model deployment is a bonus
Why work for us?
* Work in a high growth, data first business combining fintech agility with financial service rigour
* Be part of a collaborative and forward thinking team where your input matters
* Gain exposure to real world business problems and end to end model development
* Hybrid working available, with regular team interaction and support
* On site parking and scenic office location in Sevenoaks (a driving licence is helpful due to limited public transport)
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