Lead Data Scientist

Nottingham
4 months ago
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Lead Data Scientist - Financial Services

  • Based in Nottingham (4 days onsite)

  • Pay up to £75,000

  • Permanent, Full-Time

    Our client is a fast-growing financial services organisation looking for a Lead Data Scientist to drive innovation across the customer lifecycle. This is a hands-on, commercially focused role where you'll develop predictive models, deploy autonomous decisioning frameworks, and deliver actionable insights across fraud, marketing, credit risk, and customer management.

    You'll work closely with cross-functional teams and have the opportunity to shape the future of data science within a dynamic, forward-thinking environment.

    Key Responsibilities:

    Own the development and deployment of predictive models to improve customer outcomes.
    Lead autonomous decisioning initiatives, including model implementation and policy setting.
    Design and execute test-and-learn strategies to inform business decisions.
    Deliver insights through structured analysis and clear communication.
    Identify opportunities for innovation and process improvement using data.

    Key Skills and Experience:

    5+ years of experience delivering end-to-end data science solutions in a commercial setting.
    Proven ability to lead projects independently and drive results.
    Strong expertise in machine learning, predictive modelling, and AI.
    Proficient in Python, R, SQL; experience with Power BI or similar tools.
    Exposure to Gen AI tools or techniques is a strong plus.
    Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
    Degree (2:1 or above) in a numerical discipline.
    Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a small team.

    Don't miss this opportunity to take a leading role in shaping data science strategy within a dynamic financial services organisation. Apply now with your most up-to-date CV!

    Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.

    Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

    Tate is committed to promoting equal opportunities. To ensure that every candidate has the best experience with us, we encourage you to let us know if there are any adjustments we can make during the application or interview process. Your comfort and accessibility are our priority, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Additionally, we value and respect your individuality, and we invite you to share your preferred pronouns in your application

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