Senior Data Scientist

SF Technology Solutions; Remote; GBP 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing fintech company in the UK is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to become their first permanent hire, shaping a new data science capability. You will build and scale data science foundations, working closely with financial and consumer data. This role requires strong skills in Python and SQL, with a focus on predictive modeling. If you thrive in a startup environment and are looking for ownership and progression, this opportunity offers true autonomy and the ability to influence strategy.

Qualifications

• Experience in the Fintech or regulated environments.
• Strong hands-on data scientist skills.
• Proficient in building analytic dashboards.

Responsibilities

• Build and scale data science and modeling foundations.
• Work with financial, consumer and behavioral data.
• Design MI dashboards to help the business understand its data.

Skills

Python

SQL

Data Science

Predictive Modeling

Power BI

Machine Learning

Data Analytics

Databricks

Job description

Job Location :

United Kingdom -England

Salary :

£75,000 - £85,000 / annum

Fully Remote

Senior Data Scientist - Fintech | First Permanent DS Hire

£75,000-£85,000 + benefits | Fully Remote (UK)

Direct report to CDO | Build the DS capability | FCA-regulated product

This is a rare opportunity to join a fast-growing, FCA-regulated fintech as their first permanent Senior Data Scientist, shaping a brand-new data science capability from the ground up.

The business has built a highly successful SaaS platform in the Fintech space. With strong investment and FCA approval now secured, they're moving firmly into the data products and insights space - turning the rich consumer financial and behavioural data they hold into real intelligence, new models, and new customer offerings.

Things expected from you..

• Sets the standard
• Builds the capability
• Shapes the roadmap
• Becomes the go-to person for modelling, insights and DS foundations

If you're someone who enjoys autonomy, variety, being close to stakeholders, and having genuine influence in a startup that's now scaling - this is the ideal next step.

This is a genuinely varied and hands‑on role where you'll :

• Build and scale data science and modelling foundations in Databricks
• Work with financial, consumer and behavioural data to create new models & scorecards
• Design MI dashboards and reporting to help the business understand its own data
• Collaborate closely with Product, Finance, Customer Ops and the senior leadership team
• Evaluate where ML / AI can enhance the core SaaS platform
• Present insights and model outputs clearly to non-technical stakeholders (including board / NEDs)
• Influence how the data function grows over the next 12-24 months

This is the start of the data and analytics function - you won't just inherit a roadmap; you'll help write it.

You’ll thrive here if you are :

• A strong hands‑on Data Scientist with experience in FS / fintech or regulated environments
• Confident working with Python, SQL and Databricks
• Capable of building predictive models, scorecards and ML components
• Comfortable creating dashboards / MI to support internal understanding
• Excited by a startup environment where you'll wear different hats
• Able to communicate clearly to senior and non-technical audiences
• Looking for ownership and long-term progression into Head of DS
• Proficient in building analytic dashboards using Power BI or similar tools.
• Experience working with consumer-level data (e.g., transactions, behavioural, utterance).

Why this role is genuinely exciting

• You're the first permanent hire - you shape how DS works here
• Direct line to the C-suite, not buried in a data pod
• True autonomy : you influence strategy, tooling, roadmap and delivery
• Visible across the entire business, including investors & NEDs
• The company is moving from SaaS - data products, meaning greenfield work
• Clear long-term upward path (team will grow over the next 12-24 months) - Underneath you ideally!
• This is the role for someone who wants more than just building models - someone who wants to make their mark and grow with a FinTech entering its next phase.