Lead Data Scientist

RELX INC; Greater London; On-site; GBP 78,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading information provider in Greater London is searching for a Lead Data Scientist to transform complex data into actionable insights. This role requires proficiency in Python, SQL, and BI tools like Power BI and Tableau. You'll lead a small team to develop scalable dashboards and predictive models, ensuring data integrity and adherence to governance standards. The position offers a competitive salary and an annual incentive bonus, along with comprehensive country-specific benefits.

Benefits

Annual incentive bonus

Country-specific benefits

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of ETL processes, data modeling, and database management.
• Familiarity with machine learning frameworks and statistical analysis.
• Able to manage a small team of data analysts and provide mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Understand complex data relationships and design structured data models.
• Develop and maintain repositories to manipulate raw data.
• Improve sourcing, manipulation, and delivery of data through internal tools.
• Design and maintain frameworks to measure productivity gains from AI tools.
• Build user-friendly, scalable dashboards with drill-down capabilities.

Skills

Proficiency in Python

Excel macros

SQL

BI tools (Power BI, Tableau)

Automation tools

Job description

Do you have experience with cloud-based data platforms (AWS, Azure)?

This might be the role for you!

About the Business

LexisNexis Risk Solutions is the essential partner in the assessment of risk. Within our Business Services vertical, we offer a multitude of solutions focused on helping businesses of all sizes drive higher revenue growth, maximize operational efficiencies, and improve customer experience. Our solutions help our customers solve difficult problems in the areas of Anti-Money Laundering/Counter Terrorist Financing, Identity Authentication & Verification, Fraud and Credit Risk mitigation and Customer Data Management. You can learn more about LexisNexis Risk at the link below, https://risk.lexisnexis.com

About our Team

The Tech Optimization team's primary focus is to use business data to provide insights for the organization. To that end, we need a lead data scientist who can lead a small team of data analysts to pull the right datasets and create reports and dashboards for executive leadership.

About the Role

The BI Data Scientist plays a critical role in transforming complex data into actionable insights that drive strategic decisions. This position combines advanced analytics with business intelligence practices to deliver scalable dashboards, predictive models, and data-driven recommendations. The role requires strong technical expertise, business acumen, and a solutions-oriented mindset.

A Lead Data Scientist leads a team of junior members to support their development and work product. They define the scope of a project and execute that project as a team. They support the development and training of junior members. They develop best practices as team leaders.

Responsibilities

• Understand complex data relationships and design structured data models.
• Develop and maintain repositories to manipulate raw data into usable formats.
• Improve sourcing, manipulation, and delivery of data through internal tools.
• Perform independent data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies.
• Design and maintain frameworks to measure productivity gains from AI tools, automation, and other internal team initiatives.
• Build user-friendly, scalable dashboards with drill-down capabilities. Automate data pipelines and reporting routines for timely delivery.
• Partner with technology teams to align analytics with organizational goals.
• Provide stakeholders with relevant analysis using consultative support; communicate insights through clear visualizations and storytelling.
• Ensure data integrity and adherence to governance standards.

Requirements

• Proficiency in Python, Excel macros, SQL; experience with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau) and automation tools.
• Strong understanding of ETL processes, data modeling, and database management; familiarity with machine learning frameworks and statistical analysis.
• Understanding of KPIs and organizational performance metrics.
• Able to manage a small team of data analysts and provide mentoring and guidance.

U.S. National Base Pay Range: $104,900 - $174,700. Geographic differentials may apply in some locations to better reflect local market rates.

This job is eligible for an annual incentive bonus.

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