Data Scientist

JR United Kingdom; Newport; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing player in the ESG space is seeking a Data Scientist to build and deploy risk models. This position involves sourcing datasets, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and developing generative AI capabilities. Ideal candidates will have strong skills in SQL and Python, experience in risk analysis, and excellent communication skills. The role is located in Newport, UK, with a focus on innovative insights for risk and ESG products.

Qualifications

• Strong skills in SQL and Python for data analysis and modelling.
• Proactive mindset with the ability to operate autonomously.
• Excellent communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience in risk analysis, ideally in finance, insurance, or supply chains.
• Knowledge of UK company law or insolvency risk is a bonus.
• Experience with data visualisation tools.

Responsibilities

• Build and implement risk models across companies and construction supply chains.
• Source and analyse new datasets to drive product innovation and insight.
• Collaborate with Product, BI and Data Science teams to deliver value to clients.
• Lead GenAI-driven reporting for the risk product.
• Communicate complex insights in a clear, commercial way.

Skills

SQL

Python

Data communication

Risk analysis

Proactive mindset

PowerBI

Exposure to LLMs

Tools

PowerBI

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A growing player in the ESG space is looking for a Data Scientist, with experience in the risk space, to shape and deliver analytics capabilities for their risk and ESG-focused product. This is a chance to join a data-led business with an abundance of unique internal datasets and real appetite to explore external sources to enhance its insight-driven platform.

Sitting within a collaborative, cross-functional team, you'll take ownership of building and deploying risk models that span from individual company assessments to broader supply chain evaluations. You’ll also play a key role in developing generative AI capabilities for insight reporting and contribute directly to new product development alongside Product, BI and wider Data Science teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and implement risk models across companies and construction supply chains.
• Source and analyse new datasets to drive product innovation and insight.
• Collaborate with Product, BI and Data Science teams to deliver value to clients.
• Lead GenAI-driven reporting for the risk product.
• Communicate complex insights in a clear, commercial way.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong skills in SQL and Python for data analysis and modelling.
• Proactive mindset with the ability to operate autonomously.
• Excellent communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience in risk analysis, ideally in finance, insurance, or supply chains.
• Knowledge of UK company law or insolvency risk is a bonus.
• Experience with PowerBI or similar data visualisation tools.
• Exposure to LLMs or generative AI for reporting is highly desirable.

If this looks like it could be of interest, apply below.