Head of Data Science

Oliver Bernard; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known financial institution is seeking a Head of Data Science to lead and scale their data science function. This role involves building a high-caliber team, defining the data science roadmap, and presenting insights to stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in data science, including leadership roles, and expertise in machine learning and large-scale data processing. Join this innovative firm and play a critical role in driving data-driven decisions in a flexible hybrid working environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of data science experience, including 2+ years in leadership roles.
• Hands-on technical ability in Python, SQL, and cloud platforms.

Responsibilities

• Build, mentor, and lead a high-caliber data science team.
• Define and execute the data science roadmap in alignment with business objectives.

Skills

Machine Learning

Statistics

Large-scale Data Processing

Python

SQL

Cloud Platforms (AWS, GCP)

Excellent Communication

Fintech Background

Job description

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Base pay range

Head of Data Science

Hybrid (London)

Up to £130k per year.

I'm working with a well known financial institution to find an exceptional Head of Data Science to lead and scale their data science function.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build, mentor, and lead a high-caliber data science team.
• Define and execute the data science roadmap in alignment with business objectives.
• Present analysis and insights clearly to senior stakeholders, adapting communication style for both technical and non-technical audiences through written reports and verbal presentations.
• Work closely with engineering, product, and executive teams to integrate models into production systems.
• Drive innovation in data usage across analytics, predictive modeling, and decision systems.

What We’re Looking For:

• 8+ years of data science experience, including 2+ years in leadership roles.
• Expertise in machine learning, statistics, and large-scale data processing.
• Hands-on technical ability (Python, SQL, cloud platforms like AWS or GCP).
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence at C-level.
• Strong background in fintech, banking, lending, or payments preferred.
• Experience in a fast-paced, scale-up environment is a plus.

Why Join Us?

• Lead a mission-critical function in a rapidly growing company.
• Work with a talented, collaborative leadership team..
• Flexible hybrid working environment based in London.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Data Infrastructure and Analytics and Technology, Information and Media

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