Lead Data Scientist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Spearhead the design and execution of sophisticated predictive models utilizing statistical and machine learning methodologies.

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to data science teams.

• Manage the complete model lifecycle, from research and development through to deployment in production systems.

• Collaborate with senior stakeholders across Product, Sales, and Leadership to transform business requirements into analytical solutions.

• Advocate for best practices in model development, validation, and ongoing maintenance.

• Direct the technical strategy for essential data products utilized by prominent financial institutions throughout the UK.

• Contribute to the establishment of a new data platform.

⛳️ Requirements

• Typically possess 8+ years of experience in developing and implementing impactful machine learning models within a commercial setting.

• Advanced knowledge in statistical analysis, predictive modeling, and ensemble techniques such as Gradient Boosted Trees and Random Forests.

• High competency in Python for data science, including libraries such as Pandas, Scikit-Learn, and XGBoost/LightGBM.

• Strong proficiency in SQL.

• Experience handling large, complex, and occasionally messy datasets.

• Demonstrated capability to serve as a senior technical advisor, mentor fellow data scientists, and steer the technical direction of intricate projects.

• Ability to convey complex technical ideas to non-technical stakeholders and influence strategic choices.

• Experience with geospatial data is a plus, but not mandatory.

• Background in PropTech, FinTech, or the financial services/lending sector is preferred.

• Practical experience in developing or deploying Automated Valuation Models is advantageous.

• Familiarity with model validation, performance benchmarking, and compliance metrics in a regulated environment is desirable.

🏝️ Benefits

• Generous paid leave.

• 8 bank holidays.

• Dedicated days for wellbeing and volunteering.

• Up to 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave.

• Baby bonus.

• Company-paid private medical coverage.

• Mental health and wellness resources.

• Pension scheme with employer contributions.

• £375 annual wellbeing allowance.

• Recognition rewards.

• Referral bonuses.

• Exclusive discounts.

• Flexible working arrangements.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.