Data Scientist - Lending & Conversion Optimization

Methodfi; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial technology company in London is seeking a Data Scientist to optimise lending products for SMEs. This role involves leveraging statistical analysis and machine learning to improve customer experience and influence business strategy. You will work independently to frame questions, run experiments, and provide insights using data. The position offers a salary ranging from £60,000 to £80,000, with a supportive culture that values professional growth.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Medical insurance

25 days holiday plus extra for your birthday

Employee equity incentive scheme

Learning and development budget

Qualifications

• Expertise in probability and statistics.
• Ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Experience with scientific computing tools.

Responsibilities

• Maximise user conversion through document requirements optimisations.
• Collaborate with team leads to identify opportunities within customer journeys.
• Design experiments to evaluate strategies.

Skills

Probability and statistics

Data manipulation

Proficiency with pandas

Experience with NumPy

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Engineering

Tools

R

SciPy

Job description

A leading financial technology company in London is seeking a Data Scientist to optimise lending products for SMEs. This role involves leveraging statistical analysis and machine learning to improve customer experience and influence business strategy. You will work independently to frame questions, run experiments, and provide insights using data. The position offers a salary ranging from £60,000 to £80,000, with a supportive culture that values professional growth.