Lead Data Scientist - Financial Services

• Based in Nottingham (4 days onsite)

• Pay up to £75,000

• Permanent, Full-Time

Our client is a fast-growing financial services organisation looking for a Lead Data Scientist to drive innovation across the customer lifecycle. This is a hands-on, commercially focused role where you’ll develop predictive models, deploy autonomous decisioning frameworks, and deliver actionable insights across fraud, marketing, credit risk, and customer management.

You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams and have the opportunity to shape the future of data science within a dynamic, forward-thinking environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own the development and deployment of predictive models to improve customer outcomes.
• Lead autonomous decisioning initiatives, including model implementation and policy setting.
• Design and execute test-and-learn strategies to inform business decisions.
• Deliver insights through structured analysis and clear communication.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and process improvement using data.

Key Skills and Experience:

• 5+ years of experience delivering end-to-end data science solutions in a commercial setting.
• Proven ability to lead projects independently and drive results.
• Strong expertise in machine learning, predictive modelling, and AI.
• Proficient in Python, R, SQL; experience with Power BI or similar tools.
• Exposure to Gen AI tools or techniques is a strong plus.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Degree (2:1 or above) in a numerical discipline.
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a small team.

Don’t miss this opportunity to take a leading role in shaping data science strategy within a dynamic financial services organisation. Apply now with your most up-to-date CV!