Senior Data Scientist Consumer Lending

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fintech company in Slough is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to drive impactful machine learning model development for consumer lending. This hybrid role offers a salary up to £75,000, bonus, private medical, and generous holiday policies. Ideal candidates have a strong background in Python and SQL, along with experience in credit or behavioural models.

Benefits

Bonus

Private medical

25–30 days holiday

Birthday off

Family-friendly policies

Great culture

Qualifications

• Strong experience in model development and deploying ML models.
• Proven track record in handling structured and unstructured data.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end model development for underwriting and fraud.
• Collaborate with teams to drive data-based decisions.
• Develop and monitor ML models effectively.

Skills

Strong Python (pandas, sklearn, etc.)

Advanced SQL

Experience in behavioural or credit models

Good understanding of ML algorithms

Clear communicator across technical and non-technical teams

Knowledge of data drift and model monitoring

Excellent data visualisation

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Maths, Stats, or similar

Tools

Git

Tableau

Bitbucket

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22.08.2025

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Job Description:

Senior Data Scientist – Consumer Lending

Hybrid – London | Up to £75,000 DOE + Benefits

Ref: J12979

We’re partnering with a consumer finance business reshaping credit, fairer, simpler, and powered by data.

Think challenger fintech with a strong focus on transparency and real world impact.

The Role

You’ll own model development end-to-end—building and deploying ML models that drive decisions across underwriting, fraud, and customer conversion. It’s a hands-on role, working with structured and unstructured data in a fast-paced, collaborative team.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong Python (pandas, sklearn, etc.) and advanced SQL
• Experience in behavioural or credit models
• Good understanding of ML algorithms
• Clear communicator across technical and non-technical teams
• Knowledge of data drift and model monitoring
• Excellent data visualisation—ideas that land
• Degree in Computer Science, Maths, Stats, or similar

Bonus Points For

• Experience in credit cards or consumer lending
• Git, Tableau, Bitbucket
• Master’s in Data Science or related field

What’s on Offer

• Up to £75k depending on experience
• Bonus + private medical
• 25–30 days holiday + birthday off
• Hybrid working (London)
• Family-friendly policies
• Great culture and chance to make a real impact

Please note: sponsorship is not available.

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