Senior Data Scientist — Build Fintech Capability (Remote)

SF Recruitment (Tech); Remote; GBP 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing fintech company in the UK is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to be the first permanent hire in their data science team. This role will involve building the data science capability, working with financial and behavioral data to develop new models and scorecards. The ideal candidate will enjoy autonomy and have significant influence in shaping the data landscape of the business. This fully remote position offers a salary between £75,000 and £85,000 plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience building data science capabilities and foundations.
• Strong knowledge in data modeling and insights.
• Ability to work autonomously and influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Build and scale data science and modeling foundations in Databricks.
• Work with financial, consumer, and behavioral data to create new models and scorecards.
• Design MI dashboards and reporting to help the business understand its own data.

Job description

A growing fintech company in the UK is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to be the first permanent hire in their data science team. This role will involve building the data science capability, working with financial and behavioral data to develop new models and scorecards. The ideal candidate will enjoy autonomy and have significant influence in shaping the data landscape of the business. This fully remote position offers a salary between £75,000 and £85,000 plus benefits.