Mid-Level Data Scientists Needed |Financial Services | Guildford Area

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Mid-Level Data Scientists Needed |Financial Services | Guildford Area

Are you a passionate data scientist with a knack for engineering solutions? Our established financial services client is seeking a talented Mid-Level Data Scientist to join their growing Analytics team at their office near Guildford.

About the Role:

Working in a Data Science role you will also perform some Data Engineering and Analysis tasks. You'll help transform complex financial data into actionable insights that drive business decisions. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop predictive models using a range of Data Science techniques. They are also planning to implement some Generative AI tools that optimize internal operations. They are still early in their Data Science journey and this will be area they are investing over the next few years so need people who can help shame their Data and AI tools.

Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop and implement predictive models and machine learning algorithms including building Gen-AI tools.

  • Build and maintain data pipelines to support analytical workflows

  • Transform raw financial data into structured formats suitable for analysis

  • Create visualizations and reports to communicate findings to stakeholders

  • Collaborate with business teams to understand requirements and deliver solutions

  • Optimize existing models and processes for improved performance

    Requirements:

  • 3+ years of experience in data science using a range of predictive modelling and Machine Learning techniques

  • Strong programming skills in Python and SQL

  • Experience with data engineering concepts and tools (ETL pipelines, data warehousing – they are using SnowFlake)

  • Knowledge of machine learning libraries and frameworks (e.g., scikit-learn, TensorFlow)

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or related field

    Technical Skills:

  • Data manipulation: Pandas, NumPy

  • Data engineering: Snowflake, Apache Spark, Airflow or similar

  • Database management: SQL, NoSQL databases

  • Visualization: Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent

  • Version control: Git

    Salary: £45,000 - £65,000 DOE + good pension contribution + private medical + 25 days holiday + discretionary bonus

    Join their team and help shape business success through data-driven decision making.

    Location: Guildford area, Surrey Work Model: Hybrid (3 days in office, 2 days remote)

    APPLY TODAY for immediate consideration and interview in the next week

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