Risk Data Scientist in Newcastle upon Tyne

Energy Jobline ZR; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing UK tech company is looking for a Data Scientist to join their team in Newcastle upon Tyne. This role involves developing predictive models and collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to drive effective data-driven strategies. Ideal candidates will have strong Python and SQL skills, and experience in machine learning and statistical analysis. The position offers a salary up to £70,000 and a flexible working culture.

Benefits

Salary up to £70,000

Flexible working culture

Company equity

Opportunity to make a real impact

Qualifications

• Experience as a data scientist.
• Strong skills in Python and SQL.
• Experience with machine learning and statistical analysis.
• Knowledge of LLMs and AI modelling tools.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop statistical and machine learning models to simulate risk scenarios.
• Analyse large datasets to uncover trends and emerging risks.
• Translate insights into actionable risk mitigation strategies.
• Build dashboards and visualisations for stakeholders.
• Collaborate with data engineers for clean data.
• Refine models to adapt to evolving risk landscapes.

Skills

Data science experience

Strong Python skills

Strong SQL skills

Machine learning frameworks

Statistical analysis

Excellent communication

Problem-solving skills

Comfortable in collaborative environments

Job description

Job Description

A fast-growing UK tech company is seeking a Data Scientist to join their dynamic team. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a business that’s scaling rapidly and making waves in the e‑commerce space.

This company has recently been recognised as one of the UK’s fastest‑growing tech firms. They want to be the best choice for every customer, everywhere. The team is collaborative, ambitious, and thrives in a fast‑paced, ever‑evolving environment. You’ll be part of a close‑knit group driving real change.

As their Data Scientist, you’ll play a key role in identifying and quantifying potential risks through data‑driven strategies and predictive modelling. You’ll work closely with cross‑functional teams to build tools and insights that support effective risk mitigation and informed decision‑making.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop statistical and machine learning models to simulate risk scenarios.
• Analyse large datasets to uncover trends and emerging risks.
• Translate insights into actionable risk mitigation strategies.
• Build dashboards and visualisations for stakeholders.
• Collaborate with data engineers to ensure clean, integrated data.
• Continuously refine models to adapt to evolving risk landscapes.

Requirements

• Experience as a data scientist.
• Strong Python and SQL skills.
• Experience with machine learning frameworks and statistical analysis.
• Knowledge of LLMs and AI modelling tools.
• Excellent communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.

Benefits

• Salary up to £70,000 depending on experience.
• Flexible working culture.
• Company equity.
• Opportunity to make a real impact in a high‑growth tech company.

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