Head of Data Science (hands on) – FinTech

Wyatt Partners; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing B2B FinTech company seeks a Head of Data Science to lead innovative analytics initiatives. This role involves developing advanced machine learning models for credit risk, optimizing product performance, and collaborating closely with executive leadership. Ideal for an experienced Data Science professional ready to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in developing credit risk models and predictive analytics.
• Familiarity with AWS technologies preferred.
• Strong understanding of FinTech landscape.

Responsibilities

• Develop advanced machine learning models for credit risk.
• Utilize open banking data for transaction classification and borrowing limits.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to enhance customer experience through predictive models.

Skills

Machine Learning

Data Analytics

Predictive Modeling

Job description

Head of Data Science (hands on) – FinTech

Head of Data Science role with a fast-growing B2B FinTech company, backed by multiple billionaires and a major global investment firm.

You’ll join an existing team of 2 Data Scientists within a wider business of 35 staff and report to the Chief Product Officer. The CEO is a former Data Scientist, providing opportunities for knowledge exchange!

The Head of Data Science will work on:

• Credit risk models: Collaborate with the Chief Risk Officer to develop advanced machine learning models.
• Affordability models: Utilize bureau and open banking data to create transaction classification models and determine safe borrowing limits for individual businesses.
• Product improvements: Use predictive models to identify key drivers of the conversion funnel and work with the CPO to enhance customer experience.
• Sales and distribution: Apply predictive models to identify UK businesses most interested in the company's products and services.
• Data analytics tech: Partner with the CTO and developers to establish optimal data and analytics environments, including rapid model deployment and data lake creation using AWS Lake Formation.

Apply now for this Head of Data Science role with a rapidly growing FinTech.