Data Scientist

NatWest Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Manchester is seeking a Data Scientist to analyze complex data sets and develop machine learning models for fraud detection. The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team and leverage their expertise in Python, SQL, and big data technologies. Excellent communication skills and a degree in a quantitative field are essential for this impact-driven role.

Qualifications

• Evidence of previous project implementation in data analysis.
• Significant experience in developing supervised machine learning models.
• Experience with big data technologies and cloud environments.

Responsibilities

• Identify and work with large data sets to solve complex problems.
• Participate in data community and support strategic direction.
• Detect and reduce fraud using advanced techniques.

Skills

Python

SQL

Machine Learning

Statistical Analysis

Data Visualization

Git

Agile Practices

Education

Degree in a quantitative discipline

Tools

Spark

Hadoop

AWS

Job description

Join us as a Data Scientist

• You’ll be identifying and working with large, complex data sets to solve difficult, non-routine analysis problems, applying advanced analytical methods as needed
• We’ll look to you to actively participate in the data community to identify and deliver opportunities to support the bank’s strategic direction through better use of data
• This is an opportunity to achieve excellent exposure in a challenging role and to make a real impact with your work

What you'll do

As a Data Scientist, you’ll be helping to detect and reduce fraud using machine learning, scientific rigour and advanced statistical methods. You’ll be supporting and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams of data engineers and analysts on a wide range of business problems including the prevention of financial crime, understanding customer interactions with the bank and the management of credit risk.

You’ll also be:

• Developing and deepening your knowledge of data structures and model performance metrics, advocating for changes where needed for product development
• Communicating effectively across our functions and franchises to make business recommendations, gaining business buy-in to solutions tailored to customers' needs
• Conducting analysis that includes data gathering and requirements specification in collaboration with business stakeholders
• Iteratively building and prototyping data analysis pipelines to provide insights that will ultimately lead to production deployment
• Identifying new methods, tools, techniques and opportunities to deliver business value via cost reduction, income generation or improved customer experience through the application of data science

The skills you'll need

To succeed in this role, you’ll need evidence of previous project implementation and work experience gained in a data analysis related field as part of a multidisciplinary team. Additionally, you’ll hold a degree in a quantitative discipline or have evidence of equivalent practical experience.

You’ll also demonstrate:

• Sound knowledge of Python, SQL, version control (git) and familiarity with agile working practices
• Significant experience developing and deploying supervised machine learning models, including classification algorithms, anomaly detection techniques, and network analysis methods
• Experience with big data technologies (Spark, Hadoop) and cloud environments (preferably AWS)
• Experience articulating and translating business questions and using statistical techniques to arrive at an answer using available data
• The ability to demonstrate leadership, self-direction and a willingness to both teach others and learn new techniques
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to adapt the communication style to a specific audience
• Extensive relevant work experience, with emphasis on statistical data analysis such as linear models, multivariate analysis, stochastic models and sampling methods