Data Science Lead – DSL1

Wise; Greater London; On-site; GBP 91,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Annual personal development budget

Full benefits package

Job summary

Wise is looking for a Data Science Lead to steer and expand the Verification Data Science team within KYC Global and Onboarding in London. You will own the data science roadmap, drive model lifecycle from training to production, and work with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful, scalable solutions that improve customer onboarding and risk mitigation.

You will lead and mentor data scientists, improve document verification models and models for KYC, and continuously advance our ML systems

Qualifications

• Experience leading data science teams in financial services or KYC domains.
• Experience building ML systems for document verification and related feedback loops.
• Ability to own a data science roadmap and drive cross-functional projects.

Responsibilities

• Own the data science roadmap and prioritise projects in collaboration with cross-functional teams, aligning with customer needs and business goals.
• Iterate on deep learning image models and measure performance of ML systems.
• Maintain a large Python codebase with industry-standard best practices.
• Manage and develop data scientists through coaching, regular feedback and career support, including hiring as the team grows.

Skills

Machine learning

Deep learning

Python

Team leadership

Tools

Python

Job description

• Compensation: GBP 90,500 - GBP 127,000 - yearly

Company Description

Wise is a global technology company, building the best way to move and manage the world's money.
Min fees. Max ease. Full speed.

Whether people and businesses are sending money to another country, spending abroad, or making and receiving international payments, Wise is on a mission to make their lives easier and save them money.

As part of our team, you will be helping us create an entirely new network for the world's money.
For everyone, everywhere.

We're looking for a Data Science Lead to lead and develop our growing Verification Data Science team within KYC Global and Onboarding in London.

This role is a unique opportunity to understand the customer KYC domain, how we mitigate risk leveraging data science techniques, and at the same time how to provide our customers with the seamless experience they deserve. What you build will have a direct impact on Wise's mission and millions of our customers.

Our verification team is responsible for the processes related to KYC (Know Your Customer) checks performed on consumers and businesses during onboarding. Within the team, our data scientists implement machine learning models and systems that support Document verification.

We are looking for someone to own the team's data science roadmap, lead and develop our data scientists, and take responsibility for the impact and quality of our machine learning systems. You'll provide technical direction across the model lifecycle, from training and testing to production performance and further improvements to our KYC systems.

Here's how you'll be contributing:

Own the data science roadmap and prioritise projects in collaboration with cross-functional teams, aligning the team’s work with customer needs and business goals.

Actively participate in planning and ideation of data science projects in collaboration with integrated cross-functional teams

Uncover opportunities and provide expertise on applying machine learning/data science techniques

Clearly articulate the value, limitations, and potential impact of data science initiatives to stakeholders with diverse levels of understanding

Manage and create large image and tabular datasets related to KYC processes

Iterate on our deep learning image models

Measure and optimize performance of our machine learning models

Maintain and develop a large Python codebase with industry-standard best practices

Keep up-to-date with the rapidly developing field of machine learning and research how to incorporate new ideas on systems that benefit our customers directly in production

Research the domain of Document verification to learn the best ways to prevent criminal activity

Manage and develop data scientists through coaching, regular feedback and career support, setting clear expectations and supporting hiring as the team grows.

Additional Information

For everyone, everywhere. We're people building money without borders - without judgement or prejudice, too. We believe teams are strongest when they are diverse, equitable and inclusive.

We're proud to have a truly international team, and we celebrate our differences.
Inclusive teams help us live our values and make sure every Wiser feels respected, empowered to contribute towards our mission and able to progress in their careers.

If you want to find out more about what it's like to work at Wise visit Wise.Jobs .

• Hybrid working model - whether it's working from home, working overseas, school plays or life admin we get that flexibility is essential

• Annual personal development budget - whether it's for books, courses, or conferences

• You can read more about our full benefits package here ...

For everyone, everywhere. We're people building money without borders - without judgement or prejudice, too. We believe teams are strongest when they are diverse, equitable and inclusive.

We're proud to have a truly international team, and we celebrate our differences.
Inclusive teams help us live our values and make sure every Wiser feels respected, empowered to contribute towards our mission and able to progress in their careers.

If you want to find out more about what it's like to work at Wise visit Wise.Jobs .

• Hybrid working model - whether it's working from home, working overseas, school plays or life admin we get that flexibility is essential

• Annual personal development budget - whether it's for books, courses, or conferences

• You can read more about our full benefits package here ...

For everyone, everywhere. We're people building money without borders - without judgement or prejudice, too. We believe teams are strongest when they are diverse, equitable and inclusive.

We're proud to have a truly international team, and we celebrate our differences.
Inclusive teams help us live our values and make sure every Wiser feels respected, empowered to contribute towards our mission and able to progress in their careers.

If you want to find out more about what it's like to work at Wise visit Wise.Jobs .