Financial Data Scientist

Job Description

Financial Data Scientist – Unlock Insights, Drive Financial Innovation

Location: Hybrid – London

Salary: Competitive, with performance-based bonuses

Industry: Investment & Financial Services

Tech Stack: Python, R, SQL, Machine Learning, AI, Big Data

Salary: £30,000 - £50,000 D.O.E

Benefits: Flexible working, excellent salary & bonuses, full health coverage, retirement plans, wellness programs, and career growth opportunities

Are you passionate about data, finance, and cutting-edge technology?

Join a leading investment and financial services firm at the forefront of data-driven decision-making. We are looking for a Financial Data Scientist to transform raw data into actionable insights that shape investment strategies, risk models, and business growth.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with a company that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. Whether you come from a finance background with data expertise or a tech/data science background with an interest in finance, we want to hear from you!

Why Join Us?

• Impactful Work: Help drive billion-dollar investment decisions, optimise risk strategies, and enhance financial forecasting using data science.
• Cutting-Edge Technology: Work with the latest AI, machine learning, and big data tools to analyse financial markets and business trends.
• Diverse & Inclusive Team: We welcome candidates from all backgrounds—finance, engineering, statistics, economics, mathematics, and beyond!
• Excellent Benefits: Competitive salary, performance-based bonuses, flexible working arrangements, health and wellness programs, learning and development support, and generous pension contributions.
• Career Growth: Work with top financial professionals, data scientists, and technologists, with opportunities for leadership and cross-functional collaboration.

Your Role:

• Develop and refine predictive models to analyse financial markets, consumer behaviour, and economic trends.
• Use machine learning and AI to improve trading strategies, risk assessment, and investment decision-making.
• Collaborate with traders, analysts, and business leaders to translate complex data into strategic insights.
• Build automated data pipelines and improve data accessibility across the organisation.
• Work with large datasets from diverse financial sources, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in data processing.

What We’re Looking For:

• Data Enthusiasts: Whether you’re an experienced financial analyst with strong coding skills or a data scientist eager to break into finance, this role is for you!
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Python, R, SQL, MATLAB, or similar programming. Knowledge of machine learning frameworks (TensorFlow, Scikit-learn, etc.) is a plus.
• Financial Acumen (Bonus, Not Required!): Experience in financial markets, trading, risk management, or portfolio optimisation is great but not mandatory—we provide training!
• Problem Solvers & Innovators: Strong analytical thinking, a passion for finding patterns in data, and the ability to turn insights into impactful business strategies.
• Team Players: Ability to work across departments, communicate complex ideas simply, and contribute to a collaborative culture.

What’s in It for You?

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Flexible work arrangements – hybrid or remote options available.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, wellness programs, and paid time off.
• Ongoing training & development, including access to industry conferences, mentorship programs, and technical training.
• Exciting, fast-paced environment where your work directly impacts investment strategies and financial innovation.

If you’re excited about using data science to transform finance and want to be part of a forward-thinking, dynamic team, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and take your career to the next level!