Lead Data Scientist - Financial Services * 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 te...