Credit Risk Data Scientist – Fintech Lending ML

Methodfi; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A fintech company in London seeks a Data Scientist to join their Credit team. This role focuses on developing credit risk and pricing models for lending products. The ideal candidate will have hands-on credit modelling experience and strong quantitative skills, including proficiency in Python and SQL. You'll collaborate with various teams to ensure models deliver business value and support operational goals. Teya values diversity and strives for an inclusive working environment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience of credit risk modelling, ideally in SME lending.
• Strong applied quantitative skills, including machine learning techniques.
• Ability to explain analytical work clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support the translation of credit business problems into analytical tasks.
• Develop and enhance components of credit risk models and pricing frameworks.
• Help monitor model performance and contribute to model improvements.

Skills

Credit risk modelling

Machine learning techniques

Data exploration

Proficiency in Python

Proficiency in SQL

Education

Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Python

SQL

Job description

A fintech company in London seeks a Data Scientist to join their Credit team. This role focuses on developing credit risk and pricing models for lending products. The ideal candidate will have hands-on credit modelling experience and strong quantitative skills, including proficiency in Python and SQL. You'll collaborate with various teams to ensure models deliver business value and support operational goals. Teya values diversity and strives for an inclusive working environment.