Job Description
Lead Decision/Data Scientist – Credit
London, UK – Hybrid
Up to £100,000 + Benefits
About the Company
We are working with a fast-growing fintech scaleup, who are on a mission to reshape access to financial services across underserved markets. With a strong focus on innovation, collaboration, and data-driven decision-making, the company is building impactful financial products tailored to real customer needs.
We’re looking for a Lead Decision Scientist, to lead the development, deployment, and ongoing optimisation of credit risk models. This is a high-impact position at the intersection of data science, risk, and business strategy. You’ll drive lending strategy, own the end-to-end modeling lifecycle, and guide a growing team of analysts as we scale.
This role is perfect for someone who thrives on experimentation, has a deep understanding of credit data, and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
1. Lead the design, development, and maintenance of credit risk and affordability models using bureau, open banking, and behavioural data
2. Own the full model lifecycle from data sourcing and feature engineering to validation, deployment, an...