Senior Data Scientist - Risk Analytics

About the Role

Our client, a leading fintech innovator, is seeking a highly experienced Senior Data Scientist with a specialization in Risk Analytics to join their fully remote team. This is a critical role focused on developing advanced machine learning models and analytical solutions to predict, mitigate, and manage financial risks across the organisation. You will leverage vast datasets to derive actionable insights, shape risk strategies, and contribute to the development of robust risk management frameworks. The ideal candidate is a thought leader in data science and risk modeling, passionate about applying cutting-edge techniques to solve complex financial challenges and drive significant business impact from anywhere in the UK.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy sophisticated machine learning models for credit risk, market risk, and operational risk.
• Extract, clean, and analyze large, complex datasets from various sources to identify risk patterns and drivers.
• Collaborate with product, engineering, and risk management teams to integrate data-driven risk solutions.
• Communicate complex analytical findings and model results clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Stay at the forefront of data science and AI advancements, exploring and implementing new methodologies.
• Contribute to the development of the company's data strategy and analytics capabilities.

Requirements

• Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, or a related quantitative field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in data science, with a strong focus on financial risk modeling.
• Expertise in programming languages such as Python or R, and relevant libraries (e.g., Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Deep understanding of various machine learning algorithms and statistical modeling techniques.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage projects effectively in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and significant performance-based equity options.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering maximum flexibility.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.
• Generous professional development budget for conferences, courses, and research.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge problems with a talented, distributed team, impacting financial risk management globally.