Senior Data Scientist (Financial Services)

Gazelle Global; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gazelle Global is seeking a Senior Data Scientist for a 12-month contract in Manchester. The role blends data science, analytics and data visualisation, with a focus on turning complex data into actionable business insights.

You will develop data products, build Power BI dashboards and guide models from exploration to production. Collaboration with stakeholders will ensure the solutions deliver tangible commercial value rather than merely existing as dashboards or models.

Qualifications

• Strong background in data science and analytics.
• Proficient in Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA) and feature engineering.
• Experience with end-to-end model development, validation, governance and productionisation.
• Ability to translate complex analysis into actionable business insights.
• Experience building Power BI dashboards and data visualisation.
• Knowledge of AI-enabled conversational insights and generative AI is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop data products and analytics solutions that drive commercial value.
• Build and maintain engaging Power BI dashboards and visualisations.
• Take data science models from exploration through production with governance and monitoring.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate analytical findings into actionable business decisions.

Skills

Data science

EDA

Feature engineering

Model development

Model validation

Model governance

Productionisation

Business insights

Generative AI

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Senior Data Scientist - 12-Month Contract
Manchester | Hybrid (3 Days per Week in Office)

I'm currently recruiting for a Senior Data Scientist to join an exciting financial services transformation programme in Manchester.

This is an opportunity for someone who brings more than just technical modelling expertise. The role combines Data Science, advanced analytics and data visualisation, with a real focus on turning complex data into meaningful insights that influence business decisions.

You'll play an important part in developing data products, building engaging Power BI dashboards and taking analytical models from initial exploration through to production. Working closely with business stakeholders, you'll help ensure that data science solutions deliver tangible commercial value rather than simply sitting in a dashboard or model.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Strong background across Data Science and Data Analytics.


• Advanced Power BI dashboard development and data visualisation.


• Experience with AI-enabled conversational insights.


• Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA) and feature engineering.


• Model development, selection and validation.


• Model governance, productionisation and monitoring.


• Experience managing the full end-to-end data science lifecycle.


• Ability to translate complex analysis into actionable business insights.

Experience within Wealth Management, Asset Management, Banking or FinTech would be highly advantageous. Exposure to Generative AI or AI Engineering is also beneficial.

Contract: 12 months
Location: Manchester
Working Pattern: Hybrid - Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday in the office.