Senior Data Scientist - Fintech

About the Role

Our client is looking for a highly skilled Senior Data Scientist to spearhead innovative projects within their rapidly growing Fintech division in Manchester . This role is central to leveraging vast datasets to uncover actionable insights, develop predictive models, and drive data-informed product development. You will work with cutting-edge technologies and collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, product, and business intelligence, to solve complex challenges in the financial services industry. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate data scientist to shape the future of financial technology and contribute to a culture of innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy advanced machine learning models for areas like fraud detection, risk assessment, and customer analytics.
• Extract, clean, and transform large, complex datasets from various sources.
• Conduct exploratory data analysis to identify patterns, trends, and anomalies.
• Collaborate with engineers to integrate models into production systems and pipelines.
• Communicate complex findings and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in data science and machine learning, and advocate for their adoption.

Requirements

• Master's or PhD degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in data science and machine learning, with a strong portfolio of deployed models.
• Proficiency in Python or R, and relevant libraries (e.g., scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Experience with SQL and big data technologies (e.g., Spark, Hadoop).
• Strong understanding of statistical modelling, algorithms, and data mining techniques.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and a passion for applying data to solve real-world problems in finance .

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and stock options.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Generous allowance for professional development, conferences, and training.
• Flexible working hours and a remote-first work environment.
• Opportunity to work on transformative projects in the Fintech space.