AI Leader & Principal Data Scientist

Faculty AI; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited Annual Leave Policy

Private healthcare and dental

Enhanced parental leave

Family-Friendly Flexibility & Flexible

Sanctus Coaching

Hybrid Working

Job summary

Faculty is seeking a Principal Data Scientist in London to lead the most technically complex projects for our key clients. You will set strategic direction for the data science team, mentor colleagues, and ensure delivery excellence while advancing the company’s distinctive AI vision.

You will contribute to client scoping, engage with industry events, and help shape our approach to responsible AI in highly regulated environments.

Qualifications

• Experience leading data science projects for financial services or similar regulated industries.
• Proven ability to deliver high-impact AI solutions using Generative AI and LLMs.
• Strong coding skills and ability to maintain scalable codebases.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical authority on ML, Generative AI, and advanced data science methods.
• Lead development of shared resources, frameworks, and best practices.
• Contribute to scoping and bid processes for large-scale projects.
• Own a portfolio of work within a sector, delivering client value.
• Mentor project teams and direct reports to achieve high-value outcomes.
• Publish papers and present at conferences to shape Faculty's AI vision.

Skills

Technical leadership

Generative AI

Python

Mentoring

Strategic thinking

Tools

Python

Job description

Faculty is seeking a Principal Data Scientist in London to lead the most technically complex projects for our key clients. You will set strategic direction for the data science team, mentor colleagues, and ensure delivery excellence while advancing the company’s distinctive AI vision.

You will contribute to client scoping, engage with industry events, and help shape our approach to responsible AI in highly regulated environments.