Principal Data Scientist: Generative AI & Strategy | Hybrid

Faculty; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited Annual Leave Policy

Private healthcare and dental

Enhanced parental leave

Family-Friendly Flexibility

Sanctus Coaching

Hybrid Working

Job summary

A leading AI consultancy in Greater London is looking for a Principal Data Scientist to lead complex projects and mentor a talented team. The ideal candidate has a strong background in machine learning, particularly in Generative AI, and extensive experience within financial services. Responsibilities include serving as a technical authority, contributing to high-stakes projects, and acting as a thought leader. The role offers a hybrid working model and a range of generous benefits.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in academia or industry as a thought leader.
• Prior experience in financial services with impactful applications.
• Broad knowledge of machine learning techniques.
• Advanced coding skills in Python and experience with scalable codebases.
• Proficiency in strategic problem-solving for non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical leader on machine learning and advanced data science methods.
• Lead development of best practices and frameworks.
• Contribute to scoping and bid processes for large-scale projects.
• Own a portfolio of work and ensure successful project delivery.
• Act as a thought leader and represent the company at conferences.

Skills

Technical authority on machine learning

Generative AI expertise

Problem-solving

Python coding skills

Mentoring and management experience

Job description

A leading AI consultancy in Greater London is looking for a Principal Data Scientist to lead complex projects and mentor a talented team. The ideal candidate has a strong background in machine learning, particularly in Generative AI, and extensive experience within financial services. Responsibilities include serving as a technical authority, contributing to high-stakes projects, and acting as a thought leader. The role offers a hybrid working model and a range of generous benefits.