Data Scientist I

American Express Global Business Travel; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global travel management company is looking for a Data Scientist in Manchester, UK. This role combines advanced technical skills with business insight to drive impactful decisions across the organization. The ideal candidate will utilize predictive modeling and data analytics to optimize customer experiences. Applicants should have a strong analytical foundation, proficiency in SQL and Python, and excellent communication skills. Join a diverse team dedicated to driving business success through innovative data solutions.

Benefits

Health and welfare insurance plans

Retirement programs

Flexible benefits

Travel perks

Access to over 20,000 courses

Qualifications

• Strong analytical foundation in data analytics.
• Proficiency in SQL and Python for model development.
• Ability to articulate complex analyses clearly.

Responsibilities

• Drive business value through innovative Data Science.
• Tell data stories that encourage action across teams.
• Optimize the customer lifecycle through predictive models.
• Collaborate with stakeholders for strategic insights.
• Spot opportunities for data science solutions in business.

Skills

Data storytelling

Predictive modelling

SQL

Python

Analytical mindset

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or related field

Tools

Gen AI tools

Data visualization tools

Job description

Amex GBT is a place where colleagues find inspiration in travel as a force for good and – through their work – can make an impact on our industry. We’re here to help our colleagues achieve success and offer an inclusive and collaborative culture where your voice is valued.

Join Amex GBT's dynamic Analytics team as a Data Scientist. This role is built for professionals who combine advanced technical skills with sharp business insight to make an immediate impact. In this role, you will bring to bear advanced analytical, predictive modelling, and Gen AI techniques to support strategic decisions across the organization. This will directly affect how millions of business travellers experience our services.

You’ll own a diverse portfolio of high-impact projects. You will apply advanced analysis, predictive modelling, and Gen AI techniques. You will partner with business collaborators to deliver high-impact recommendations and strategic insights. Your work won't just inform decisions—it will shape them, giving you real visibility into how data translates into business results. As part of this role, you will work closely with business teams across the company, including Commercial, Product and Engineering, and Marketing teams.

What you will do:

• Drive business value through innovative application of Data Science techniques – Deliver projects utilising the latest sophisticated analytics and data science techniques to drive value for the business.
• Tell stories with data that move leaders – Master the art of data storytelling, translating sophisticated analyses into clear, compelling narratives that encourage action across all levels of the organization—from product teams to C-suite executives.
• Optimise the customer lifecycle – Develop sophisticated analyses and predictive models that identify and prioritize critical moments in the customer journey, enabling smarter business decisions and measurable improvements to business performance.
• Partner with stakeholder teams on what matters most – Collaborate closely with key stakeholder teams such as Sales, Account Management and Product to deliver both one-off strategic insights and long term AI solutions they need to move fast and stay focused on high-impact work.
• Lead with innovation – Spot opportunities to apply data science solutions within the business, and drive implementation that delivers real business value.

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong analytical foundation – Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, or a related field with proven expertise in data analytics.
• Advanced technical skills – Proficiency in SQL (writing sophisticated multi-table joins, optimizing queries for performance, debugging and troubleshooting independently) and proficiency in Python (ML model development, data exploration, analysis, and visualization). Familiarity with Gen AI tools and techniques and how these can be applied to solve business problems.
• Consistent track record – experience using Data Science and Analytics skills to solve real life problems.
• Outstanding communication skills – Ability to articulate sophisticated analyses clearly through written reports, presentations, and compelling data storytelling across diverse audiences.
• Thrives in dynamic environments – Comfortable navigating fast-paced settings, ambiguity, and shifting priorities while maintaining focus on delivering results.
• Detail-oriented and results-driven – Sharp analytical mindset paired with meticulous attention to detail and unwavering dedication to business outcomes.
• Bonus qualifications – Experience in the travel industry or a data science role is a plus.
• Passion for data science – A driven self learner with a love for building skills and applying the latest advanced analytics and data science techniques to tackle real-life problems and add business value.

Location

Manchester, United Kingdom

The #TeamGBT Experience

• Flexible benefits are tailored to each country and start the day you do. These include health and welfare insurance plans, retirement programs, parental leave, adoption assistance, and wellbeing resources to support you and your immediate family.
• Travel perks: get a choice of deals each week from major travel providers on everything from flights to hotels to cruises and car rentals.
• Develop the skills you want when the time is right for you, with access to over 20,000 courses on our learning platform, leadership courses, and new job openings available to internal candidates first.
• We strive to champion Inclusion in every aspect of our business at Amex GBT. You can connect with colleagues through our global Inclusion Groups, centered around common identities or initiatives, to discuss challenges, obstacles, achievements, and drive company awareness and action.
• And much more!

All applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, gender (and characteristics related to sex and gender), pregnancy (and related medical conditions), race, color, citizenship, religion, disability, or any other class or characteristic protected by law.

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