Data Scientist

Nationwide; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider is seeking a Data Scientist to develop and deploy machine learning models that enhance customer engagement. The role involves collaborating with stakeholders, driving data science projects, and mentoring junior team members. Candidates should have a degree in a related field and be proficient in Python, SAS, and SQL. This position offers a hybrid work model, providing flexibility and work-life balance.

Benefits

Personal pension contributions

Paid volunteering days

Life assurance

Additional salary sacrifice benefits

Access to health and wellness programs

Annual performance-related bonus

Career development training

25 days holiday, pro rata

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of developing machine learning models using advanced analytical techniques.
• Hands-on experience with structured and unstructured data sources.
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines for data engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead in delivering data science projects covering the end-to-end model lifecycle.
• Develop and optimise predictive models to improve model performance.
• Mentor and support more junior data scientists.

Skills

Machine learning

Data engineering

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in data science, mathematics, statistics, computer science or related field

Tools

Python

SAS

SQL

Job description

Overview

Data Science is central to how we decide the right messages to send to our customers that will help them with their financial needs at the moments that matter most. As a Data Scientist, you'll play a key role in developing and deploying machine learning models, analysing customer behaviour, and supporting data-driven decision-making. You'll be seen as a technical subject matter expert, exploring the latest modelling techniques, be proficient in feature engineering, and utilise advanced analytics to solves a variety of business problems.

With the proliferation of data, and the increased use of AI, automation and transformation is changing the way that marketing operates. In such a fast-paced environment, we are continuously looking to improve how we engage with our customers to provide value to them. We do this by being more data led and using new and innovative techniques.

At Nationwide we offer hybrid working wherever possible. More rewarding relationships are supported through our hybrid approach, bringing colleagues together across our UK wide estate, whilst also supporting generous access to home working. We value our time in the office to solve problems, to learn, and to feel connected.

For this job you\'ll spend at least two days per week, or if part time you\'ll spend 40% of your working time, based at either our Swindon, London, Northampton or Bournemouth office. If your application is successful, your hiring manager will provide further details on how this works. You can also find out more about our approach to hybrid working here.

If we receive a high volume of relevant applications, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so please apply as soon as you can.

What you\'ll be doing

Reporting to a Data Science Manager, you will:

• be lead in delivering data science projects covering the end-to-end model lifecycle;
• be developing and optimising predictive models, engineering new features and data transformations to improve model performance and to support business processes;
• collaborate with other data scientists and building strong relationships with key stakeholders;
• mentoring and supporting more junior data scientists.

About you

As a Data Scientist, you will be hands-on with data science projects, ranging from strong data engineering activities by utilising data to create meaningful real-time customer experiences, to building strong predictive models and other such advanced analytics solutions. In addition to having a passion for data science, you are resourceful and innovative in your approaches to solving problems. Your fresh ideas and innovative thinking will underpin the manner in which Nationwide tackles its most value-driving initiatives by leveraging the latest approaches in advanced analytics techniques. You will work closely with teams across Marketing and the wider Society to understand business needs and translate theses into using data or create new features and build machine learning solutions.

As a minimum you\'ll have:

• a bachelor\'s degree in data science, mathematics, statistics, computer science or related field, and a track record which demonstrates capability in these areas;
• strong working knowledge of developing machine learning models using advanced analytical techniques;
• hands-on experience with structured and unstructured data sources, with an understanding of CI/CD (Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery) pipelines for data engineering;
• proficiency in programming languages, SAS and Python and / or SQL;
• strong analytical and problem-solving skills, to understand and interpret business data in a variety of areas;
• effective communication skills to collaborate with team members across the business;
• strong presentation skills to bring data science and analytical findings to life to both technical and non-technical audiences;
• experience in financial services preferred.

The extras you\'ll get

• A personal pension - if you put in 7% of your salary, we\'ll top up by a further 16%
• Up to 2 days of paid volunteering a year
• Life assurance worth 8x your salary
• A great selection of additional benefits through our salary sacrifice scheme
• Wellhub - Access to a range of free and paid options for health and wellness
• Access to an annual performance related bonus
• Access to training to help you develop and progress your career
• 25 days holiday, pro rata

What to do next

If this role is for you, please click the \"Apply Now\" button. You\'ll need to attach your up-to-date CV and answer a few quick questions for us.

We respond to everyone, so we will be in contact shortly after the closing date to let you know the outcome of your application.

Banking - but fairer, more rewarding, and for the good of society

We forge our own path at Nationwide. As a mutual, we\'re owned by our members - those customers who bank, save or have a mortgage with us. We challenge the financial sector status quo. We don\'t see customers as the engine of our own profit. We share our profits with them and put their needs first. Always there when they need us. Supporting them and their lives.

If you\'re inspired by fairer finances, passionate about making a meaningful impact, and truly care about our customers, you\'re one of us.

At Nationwide, you are challenged to grow and rewarded for doing so. Valued. Recognised. Inspired to be your best. As a community we want our working lives to count. As a team, we celebrate what we achieve. As a standard-setter, we work for the good of customers, communities, and broader society.

We are Purpose-driven. Uncompromisingly Customer. Unstoppably Nationwide.

Life at Nationwide

Some of the things that matter most to us: Delivering fairer finances and having a positive impact on customers\' lives. Being truly inclusive. Rewarding high performance.

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