Senior Data Scientist

Youll be joining a lean, high-performing data science team of three in a Fintech thats making serious moves in financial services.Please double check you have the right level of experience and qualifications by reading the full overview of this opportunity below.This role is about end-to-end ownership. From spotting opportunities to deploying models that stick, youll need to roll up your sleeves, partner with business leaders, and deliver solutions that make a measurable difference.We require hands-on experience building and maintaining ML/AI predictive models. You'll need to evidence previous advanced predictive modelling or end-to-end ownership of said models. Were specifically looking for someone experienced with the full lifecycle of data science projects and advanced modelling (ML/AI) - not just analysis, dashboards, or oversight.This is about leading your own projects, driving outcomes, and being accountable for real commercial impact.Location: Nottingham (4 days per week in office)Salary: 55,000 - 65,000 (DOE)Why This Role MattersYour work will shape how the business operates. To give you an example, one of your future teammates has already transformed the collections function by building models that determine who to call, when to call, and when to send comms - driving a step change in efficiency and results.Now its your turn. Youll work with senior stakeholders, dig into business pain points, pitch smart solutions, and deliver predictive models that directly influence decisions across the company.What Were Looking ForProven impact - youve taken models into production and seen them deliver real results.Autonomous leadership - confident in owning projects, engaging stakeholders, and holding yourself accountable.Technical credibility - strong hands-on data science capability (R, Python, or similar). What matters is outcomes, not syntax.Commercial mindset - able to translate technical solutions into business impact, spotting opportunities others might miss.Energy & curiosity - proactive, problem-seeking, and solutions-focused.The Tech (Flexible)Current stack: R, Databricks, SQLOpen to Python and other modern tools - what matters is results.What Youll Get55k65k salary (with some flex for the right person)High visibility and autonomy - your work wont be buried in layers of hierarchyA direct line to senior leadership and real influence over business decisionsThe chance to work with sharp, passionate people solving real-world problems with dataThis role is four days a week in the Nottingham office. No hiding behind Zoom - youll be embedded in the business, collaborating face-to-face, and influencing directly.If thats a fit for you, this could be a career-defining move!How to ApplyIf youre a Data Scientist who wants to own projects, deliver real outcomes, and be recognised for your impact, wed love to hear from you.

Created: 2025-11-04