Senior Decision Science Analyst

JR United Kingdom; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

JR United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Decision Science Analyst to lead the design and optimization of data-driven solutions in Bolton. The role involves collaborating with analysts to build scalable models for AI-driven decision-making, contributing to innovative solutions that enhance customer experience and company efficiency.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Opportunities for formal qualifications

Additional benefits for wellbeing

Qualifications

• Experience with machine learning on real data.
• Proficiency in Python, with ability to learn other languages.
• Understanding of data ethics and responsible AI.

Responsibilities

• Support modeling with historical trends using XGBoost, Random Forest.
• Automate analysis for pricing team to improve accuracy.
• Promote ethical AI practices.

Skills

Machine Learning

Data Ethics

Problem Solving

Tools

Python

R

Java

Job description

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Senior Decision Science Analyst, Bolton, Greater Manchester

Client: Perch Group

Location: Bolton, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 3

Posted: 10.06.2025

Expiry Date: 25.07.2025

Job Description:

Perch Group is searching for a Senior Decision Science Analyst.

Established in 2016, Perch Group has rapidly grown to become one of the UK’s foremost debt collection groups, overseeing the financial well-being of over a million customers and assets exceeding £1 billion.

Our mission is to empower customers to resolve their debts through an empathetic, customer-centric approach.

Our platforms offer data-driven services across the debt lifecycle, including BPO, debt collection, purchase, reconnection, and litigation.

The Role

We are looking for a decision scientist to design and optimize data-driven solutions supporting machine learning, statistical analysis, and predictive modeling. You will collaborate with analysts and the investment team to create scalable data models for AI-driven decision-making.

This business values innovation and effective solutions that benefit both the company and its customers, with models powering decisions.

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 + up to 20% bonus.

Location: Manchester Spinningfields office with hybrid options; occasional travel to Blackpool, Manchester, and Skipton.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the senior data modeller in creating and improving models based on historic trends, including XGBoost, Random Forest, and MCMC models.
• Create analyses and support the pricing team to automate and improve analysis accuracy.
• Promote ethical AI practices within the business.

The Person

• Experience with machine learning on real data.
• Desirable: experience with random forests, XGBoost, or Monte Carlo methods.
• Proficiency in Python; other languages like R or Java are acceptable with the ability to learn Python.
• Understanding of data ethics and responsible AI.
• Problem-solving passion.
• Interview process: a 15-minute video call with the recruitment team and a 45-60 minute interview with the hiring manager.

Application timeline: 2-3 weeks; apply promptly as the role may close early.

If no response after 3 weeks, consider your application unsuccessful.

For questions or accommodations, email [emailprotected].

What’s In It For You

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 + up to 20% bonus.

37.5 hours/week with flexible hours between 8am-6pm, Monday to Friday.

Opportunities for formal qualifications and on-the-job learning.

Additional benefits for wellbeing and professional growth.

Equal Opportunities

We consider all applicants regardless of age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family status, national origin, veteran, neurodiversity, or disability.

Note: DBS and Credit Checks are required; applicants must have UK work authorization without sponsorship.