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...