Data Scientist - Investment

SF Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK real estate investment firm seeks a Data Scientist to evaluate high-value assets and contribute to financial strategies. Ideal for graduates or professionals with 1-3 years of experience, this role blends data science with financial modelling. The opportunity offers salary between GBP50,000-GBP60,000 and excellent benefits, fostering a supportive environment for professional growth.

Benefits

Gym membership

Mobile allowance

Private healthcare

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Economics, Data Science, Engineering, or similar.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills required.
• Some experience or interest in real estate or consulting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and reshape high-value real estate assets.
• Contribute to investment decisions and asset repositioning strategies.
• Develop insights impacting deal execution and portfolio direction.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Curiosity

Education

Degree in Finance

Degree in Economics

Degree in Data Science

Degree in Engineering

Tools

Excel

Python

Financial models

Job description

Data Scientist Investment

• Birmingham or London

• GBP50,000 GBP60,000 + benefits

• 5 days per week in the office

• Ideal for graduates or professionals with 1 3 years experience

Company Overview

Our client is a market-leading UK real estate investor and developer, focused on large-scale retail assets such as shopping centres and retail parks. They're transforming how data shapes investment and asset strategy and this is your chance to be part of that journey.

The Role

As an Investment Analyst / Data Scientist, you ll play a key role in evaluating and reshaping high-value real estate assets. Your analysis will feed directly into investment decisions, asset repositioning strategies, and financial performance tracking. This is a rare opportunity to blend data science, commercial thinking, and financial modelling in a single role.

You ll work across investment, asset management, and tenant strategy, developing insights that directly impact deal execution and long-term portfolio direction.

What We're Looking For

• A degree in Finance, Economics, Data Science, Engineering, or a similar discipline

• Strong numerical and analytical skills

• Some experience or a strong interest in real estate, investment, or consulting

• Familiarity with Excel and Python; experience with financial models (DCF, NPV) is a plus

• A curious mindset, strong attention to detail, and a genuine enthusiasm for data

You don t need to tick every box if you're bright, inquisitive, and eager to learn, you ll thrive here.

What s On Offer

• Salary: GBP50,000 GBP60,000 depending on experience

• Benefits: Gym membership, mobile allowance, private healthcare

• A high-impact, cross-functional role with real exposure from day one

• A team committed to your personal and professional growth