Senior Data Scientist - Credit Risk Modelling

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A successful lending business in London is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to enhance their credit risk models using cutting-edge machine learning techniques. The role requires experience in predictive modeling within a credit risk setting, proficiency in SQL and Python, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. A competitive salary of £60-85,000 based on experience is offered alongside benefits including share options and private medical care.

Benefits

Share options

Company pension scheme

Private medical care

Qualifications

• Experience developing predictive models in Credit Risk.
• Proficiency in SQL and Python is essential.
• Experience using Machine Learning techniques for non-linear models.
• Ability to work across multiple projects in a fast-paced FinTech environment.

Responsibilities

• Work across a range of credit models within the business.
• Enhance the model suite with innovative machine learning techniques.
• Own the deployment of predictive models across the product suite.
• Collaborate with Credit and Product teams on strategies.

Skills

SQL

Python

Machine Learning techniques

Predictive modeling

Job description

Job Description

Senior Data Scientist - Credit Risk Modelling
£60-85,000 (dependent on experience)
London

THE COMPANY

This successful and ambitious lending business are going from strength to strength. They are a dynamic and fast-paced lender and are seeking a driven and experienced individual to join their team in building out their predictive models using cutting-edge Machine Learning techniques. This role is an opportunity for someone to be part of a successful company which is continuing to grow whilst driving impact in your work at the forefront of the market.

THE ROLE

• Work across a range of credit models within the business, predominantly scorecards and broader decisioning models
• Using innovative machine learning techniques to further enhance the model suite and drive profitability across the business
• Own the deployment and implementation of predictive models across the product suite
• Working closely with the Credit and Product teams to enhance performance and profitability across the business by collaborating on strategies and model enhancements

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Essential to have experience developing predictive models within a Credit Risk setting
• SQL and Python experience is essential
• Essential to have experience using Machine Learning techniques to develop non-linear models
• Experience in a fast-paced environment and ability to work across multiple projects, in a FinTech

SALARY AND BENEFITS

• Base salary from £60-85,000 depending on experience
• Share options
• Company pension scheme
• Private medical care

HOW TO APPLY

Please register your interest by sending your CV to Rosie Walsh through the 'Apply' link