Principal Data Scientist

Oliver Bernard; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading management consultancy in London seeks a Principal Data Scientist with expertise in financial services. The role involves leading data science initiatives, mentoring junior scientists, and delivering ML/AI solutions for strategic challenges. This hybrid position offers a competitive salary and a chance to work with global clients on high-impact projects.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus structure

High-impact work with world-class clients

Hybrid working model

Leadership role in data science practice

Qualifications

• 7+ years of data science experience with financial services.
• Proven track record delivering ML/AI solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead data science initiatives across banking and insurance.
• Architect and deliver end-to-end ML/AI solutions.

Skills

Python

Communication

Tools

scikit-learn

XGBoost

PyTorch

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Oliver Bernard

London (Hybrid)

Up to £150,000 per annum + bonus & benefits

We are seeking a Principal Data Scientist with strong financial services expertise to lead high-impact projects at one of the world’s leading management consultancies. Based in London, you’ll work with global clients to solve complex problems using advanced analytics, machine learning, and Generative AI.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead data science initiatives across banking, asset management, and insurance engagements
• Architect and deliver end-to-end ML/AI solutions for strategic client challenges
• Provide thought leadership on the application of GenAI in financial services
• Mentor junior data scientists and contribute to capability development
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including consultants, engineers, and domain experts

Required Experience:

• 7+ years of data science experience, with significant exposure to financial services
• Proven track record delivering ML/AI solutions in complex, real-world environments
• Strong Python skills and experience with key ML libraries (e.g., scikit-learn, XGBoost, PyTorch)
• Exposure to Generative AI technologies (e.g., LLMs, embeddings, RAG systems)
• Excellent communication skills and ability to engage senior stakeholders

Nice to Have:

• Experience in consulting or client-facing delivery roles
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and MLOps best practices

Why Join Us?

• High-impact work with world-class clients
• Competitive salary and bonus structure
• Hybrid working model with central London office
• Leadership role in a growing data science practice

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Information Services and Data Infrastructure and Analytics

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