Senior Data Scientist (Financial Services)

Gazelle Global Consulting Limited; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Gazelle Global Consulting Limited is seeking a Senior Data Scientist for a 12-month contract in Manchester. The role blends data science with analytics and data visualization to turn complex data into actionable business insights.

You will build data products, develop Power BI dashboards and shepherd models from discovery to production. The ideal candidate brings strong data science and analytics experience, proficiency in Power BI, and a track record of delivering measurable business value in

Qualifications

• Strong background in data science and analytics.
• Advanced Power BI dashboard development and data visualization.
• Experience with AI-enabled conversational insights.
• EDA and feature engineering.
• Model development, selection and validation.
• Model governance, productionisation and monitoring.
• Experience managing full end-to-end data science lifecycle.
• Ability to translate complex analysis into actionable business insights.

Responsibilities

• Develop data products and Power BI dashboards for stakeholders.
• Take analytical models from exploration through production.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to ensure commercial value from data science solutions.

Skills

Data Science

Data Analytics

Power BI

AI-enabled insights

EDA

Feature engineering

Model development

Productionisation

End-to-end lifecycle

Business insights

Tools

Power BI

Job description

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.

Senior Data Scientist - 12-Month Contract

Manchester | Hybrid (3 Days per Week in Office)

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.