Lead Data Scientist in London

Job description

Lead Data Scientist - Credit Risk Modelling
£80-105,000 (dependent on experience)
London

THE COMPANY

This business are a dynamic and fast-paced lender and are seeking a driven and experienced individual to join their team in building out their predictive models using cutting-edge Machine Learning techniques. This role is an opportunity for someone to be part of a successful company which is continuing to grow whilst driving impact in your work at the forefront of the market.

THE ROLE

• Work across a range of credit models within the business, predominantly scorecards and broader decisioning models
• Using innovative machine learning techniques to further enhance the model suite and drive profitability across the business
• Own the deployment and implementation of predictive models across the product suite
• Working closely with the Credit and Product teams to enhance performance and profitability across the business by collaborating on strategies and model enhancements

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Essential to have experience developing predictive models, whether that be in credit risk, insurance or a wider pricing setting
• SQL and Python experience is essential
• Essential to have experience using Machine Learning techniques to develop non-linear models
• Experience mentoring or managing junior team members

SALARY AND BENEFITS

• Base salary from £80-105,000 depending on experience
• Company pension scheme
• Private medical care

HOW TO APPLY

Please register your interest by sending your CV to Rosie Walsh through the 'Apply' link

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

18-09-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English