Data Scientist

Lendable Ltd; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fintech company in London is seeking a Data Scientist to develop risk models and enhance underwriting quality. This role requires experience in Python and SQL, along with strong communication skills. You will work with a multidisciplinary team and can enjoy a hybrid work model with compensation benefits including private health insurance.

Benefits

Equity

Work from home every Monday and Friday

Fresh, healthy lunches

Private health insurance

Qualifications

• Experience using Python and SQL.
• Strong proficiency with the PyData stack.
• Knowledge of machine learning techniques.

Responsibilities

• Develop proprietary risk models core to the company’s success.
• Translate business problems into data questions.
• Communicate results to stakeholders effectively.

Skills

Python

SQL

PyData stack

Machine learning techniques

Confident communicator

Job description

## About the role**Our team’s objectives*** The data science team develops proprietary risk models which are core to the company’s success.* We work across the business in a multidisciplinary capacity to identify issues, translate business problems into data questions, analyse and propose solutions.* We self-serve with all deployment and monitoring, without a separate machine-learning-engineering team.**How you’ll impact those objectives*** Learn the domain of products that Lendable serves, understanding the data that informs strategy and risk modelling is essential to being able to successfully contribute value.* Rigorously search for the best models that enhance underwriting quality.* Clearly communicate results to stakeholders through verbal and written communication.* Share ideas with the wider team, learn from and contribute to the body of knowledge.**What we're looking for*** Experience using Python and SQL* Strong proficiency with PyData stack* Knowledge of machine learning techniques* Confident communicator and contributes effectively within a team environment* Self driven and willing to lead on projects / new initiatives**Nice to Have*** Interest in machine learning engineering* Interest in data engineering* Prior experience with credit risk modelling* Prior experience with use of LLMs for document question answering**The interview process**For this role we’d expect:* A phone call with one of the team* An exercise to complete in your own time* Onsite Interview + Discuss the exercise you completed + Meet the team you’ll work with daily + Meet the exec team* The opportunity to scale up one of the **world’s most successful** fintech companies* **Best-in-class** compensation, including equity* You can work from home **every Monday and Friday** if you wish - on the other days we all come together IRL to be together, build and exchange ideas* **Our in-house chefs** prepare fresh, healthy lunches in the office every Tuesday-Thursday* We care for our Lendies’ well-being both physically and mentally, so we offer coverage when it comes to **private health insurance*** We're an **equal opportunity employer** and are keen to make Lendable the most inclusive and open workspace in London