Lead Data Scientist - ML & Risk Modeling

Funding Circle Ltd.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - GBP 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial technology company in the UK is seeking a Senior (Lead) Data Scientist to develop and monitor cutting-edge statistical and machine learning models. You will mentor junior team members and ensure high-quality outputs while collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate has advanced education in quantitative fields and expert knowledge in Python and SQL. This role offers a hybrid working environment with a range of benefits focused on health, wealth, and personal development.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Private Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Learning & Development allowance

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting businesses.
• Proven experience in problem-solving and analytical methods.
• Expert-level knowledge of Python and SQL.

Responsibilities

• Develop statistical and machine learning models for commercial lending products.
• Mentor junior team members during the model development lifecycle.
• Oversee the experimentation framework for model optimizations.
• Conduct peer reviews of code to ensure high-quality outputs.

Skills

Python

SQL

Machine Learning

Analytical Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in a quantitative field

Job description

A leading financial technology company in the UK is seeking a Senior (Lead) Data Scientist to develop and monitor cutting-edge statistical and machine learning models. You will mentor junior team members and ensure high-quality outputs while collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate has advanced education in quantitative fields and expert knowledge in Python and SQL. This role offers a hybrid working environment with a range of benefits focused on health, wealth, and personal development.