Collections Data Scientist in Swindon

Energy Jobline ZR; Swindon; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A water utility company in the UK is looking for a skilled Collections Data Scientist. The role involves leading analyses and building predictive models to enhance credit risk strategies, reduce bad debt, and improve customer outcomes. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will drive actionable insights and influence policy decisions. Ideal candidates will have strong analytics skills and experience in SQL.

Responsibilities

• Lead deep-dive analysis into customer portfolio trends.
• Build predictive models to influence operational improvements.
• Develop and maintain SQL-based reporting solutions.

Job description

Job Description

Are you ready to turn data into action and make a real impact? Thames Water is looking for a skilled and driven Collections Data Scientist to join our dynamic Credit Risk team. This is a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of credit risk analytics, helping to shape smarter collections strategies, reduce bad debt, and improve customer outcomes.

As part of a priority investment area, you’ll play a key role in transforming how we use data—working closely with senior stakeholders, digital teams, and data owners to deliver best-in-class portfolio management.

What you will be doing as the Collections Data Scientist

In this pivotal role, you’ll lead deep-dive analysis into customer portfolio trends, build predictive models, and support the transition to our enterprise data lake. Your insights will directly influence operational improvements, policy decisions, and long-term financial resilience.

You will also:

• Develop and maintain SQL-based reporting solutions to drive actionable insights.
• Collaborate with the Credit Reporting