Data Scientist AI & NLP Innovation

JR United Kingdom; Plymouth; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment management firm is looking for a Data Scientist specializing in AI and NLP to join their dynamic team in London. This role offers the chance to work on cutting-edge projects, apply transformative technologies, and contribute to the automation of business processes in a mission-driven environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Python and machine learning, along with practical experience in deploying innovative AI solutions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in Python, ML, and NLP/LLMs.
• Familiarity with open-source LLMs and RAG pipelines.
• Solid understanding of AI infrastructure, including GPUs.

Responsibilities

• Build and deploy AI applications that improve efficiency.
• Apply NLP and LLMs to unlock insights from unstructured data.
• Collaborate closely with the Head of Data Science.

Skills

Python

Machine Learning

Natural Language Processing

Open-Source LLMs

Data Formats

API Development

Git

SQL

Tools

FastAPI

Streamlit

Gradio

Docker

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Cornucopia IT Resourcing

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plymouth, United Kingdom

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

Data Scientist – AI & NLP Innovation

London (Hybrid)

Our client is a dynamic investment firm using AI to reshape financial insight

Are you a data scientist passionate about applying NLP, LLMs, and generative AI to real-world problems? Join a forward-thinking investment management firm based in London’s West End that is building an AI-driven future. You’ll help shape a growing data science function, working on high-impact projects in a collaborative, inclusive, and mission-driven environment.

Why Join?

Be part of a newly established, fast-growing AI team

Work on cutting-edge NLP and generative AI tools (e.g., RAG, open-source LLMs)

Help automate and modernise business processes across a respected financial organisation

Flexible, inclusive culture with purpose-driven values around environmental and social responsibility

What You'll Do:

Build and deploy AI applications that improve efficiency and deliver business value

Apply NLP, LLMs, and automation to unlock insights from complex, unstructured data

Work across departments to identify and deliver impactful AI use cases

Evaluate emerging models and AI tools for real-world adoption

Collaborate closely with the Head of Data Science to scale innovative solutions

What You Bring:

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in Python, ML, and NLP/LLMs
• Familiarity with open-source LLMs (e.g., LLaMA, Mistral, Qwen) and RAG pipelines
• Experience building APIs and interactive tools with FastAPI, Streamlit, or Gradio
• Solid understanding of AI infrastructure, including GPUs and Docker
• Comfortable working with unstructured data sources like PDFs, emails, and OCR
• Proficient in Git, SQL, and handling a variety of data formats

If you're excited by the opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI in a practical, purpose-led investment environment, we’d love to hear from you. [emailprotected]