Head of Data Science

Why We Exist

At Raylo, we’re on a mission to accelerate the move to a circular economy. The only way customers and manufacturers will make that shift is if it’s simple and cost-effective - this is where we come in. We’re building a category-defining global subscription infrastructure, making premium tech accessible and affordable for both consumers and businesses. With over 180,000 subscribers in the UK and growth accelerating, we’ve proven the demand for a smarter, more sustainable way to access technology.

Raylo is a fast-growing and profitable company, backed by global investors including Macquarie, NatWest, and Channel 4 Ventures.

We are proud to have been selected for Endeavor’s network in 2024, underscoring our role as a high-impact, mission-driven business with global ambitions. And in 2025, we were recognised as part of Tech Nation’s UK Future Fifty programme.  

We have been B-Corp certified since 2021 and were recently acknowledged by S&P Global for the positive impact of our circular business model via a Green Financing with NatWest.

At Raylo, performance matters. We set ambitious goals, move fast, and hold ourselves to a high standard, because our mission is too important to settle for less.

Our Core Values

💡 Be deeply curious – We thrive on innovation through diverse approaches, views, and people.

👟 Walk in your customer’s shoes – To build the best products and make the best decisions for the long term, we must figure out what our customers need, not just what they want.

🎯 Focus and execute – We have a big vision, but we believe in nailing the most important problems first.

💥 Be gritty – Only gritty teams succeed. Our individual ownership, passion, and perseverance mean we’re a team through thick and thin.

What to Expect

We’re looking for an ambitious Head of Data Science to join Raylo and lead the development of our advanced modelling capabilities. Raylo has built a strong data foundation over the past five years, with robust analytics and data engineering powering commercial decision-making across the business. In this role, you’ll take that foundation to the next level by designing, building and deploying predictive models that directly influence some of the most important drivers of Raylo’s growth - from credit risk and customer retention to personalised recommendations.

You’ll work closely with teams across the business to identify high impact opportunities for machine learning and advanced analytics, taking projects end-to-end from idea through to production deployment and monitoring. This role combines deep technical expertise and true commercial partnership - translating complex modelling approaches into real business outcomes. Initially starting as a hands-on individual contributor, you’ll also play a key role in shaping and growing Raylo’s data science function as our modelling needs expand.

Raylo is a rapidly scaling, profitable company with ambitious international plans, and data sits at the core of how we make decisions and build our products. As Head of Data Science, your work will directly influence how the business manages risk, improves customer experience and unlocks new growth opportunities. It’s a rare opportunity to build best-in-class models from day one while helping define the long-term roadmap for data science in a category-defining business.

What You’ll Do

• Reporting to the VP of Strategy & Analytics, you’ll define and lead Raylo’s data science capability, building advanced predictive models that drive some of the business’s most important commercial decisions.

• You’ll design, build and deploy production-grade machine learning models - from credit risk and churn prediction to recommendation systems - turning Raylo’s rich data into actionable insight and measurable business impact.

• You’ll partner closely with teams across product, engineering, risk, operations and commercial to identify high-impact opportunities for advanced modelling and take them end-to-end from ideation through deployment and monitoring.

• You’ll combine deep technical expertise with strong communication skills, translating complex modelling approaches into clear commercial benefits

• Starting as a hands-on technical leader, you’ll play a key role in shaping the long-term data science roadmap at Raylo and building out a high-performing data science team
  
  

Your work will directly influence key outcomes for Raylo — from managing risk and improving customer retention to unlocking new growth opportunities as the business scales internationally.

You’ll Succeed With

• A proven track record with 7+ years of experience in data science and predictive modelling
• A 2:1 or higher from a top university, preferably in a STEM or quantitative discipline.
• Using your technical skills to build state-of-the-art ML models and deploy them in production
• The desire to build, coach and motivate a broader function while continuing to deliver on high-quality IC projects
• Collaborating in a fast-paced environment across the business with diverse skill sets and personality types. You have great stakeholder management skills and love using your analytical skills to champion data-driven decision-making and educate others.
• Taking responsibility and ownership for the work in the entire area - if you’re not getting it done, no one is

Opportunities & Benefits

We are continuously improving and listening to our quarterly employee surveys to provide the best opportunities and benefits for our employees. 

• Share in Raylo’s success  – Stock options for all employees
• Get the latest tech – Exclusive Raylo device lease for employees
• Hybrid working model– (London) 3 set days in our London Bridge office: Monday, Wednesday & Thursday
• 33 days off, your way – 25 days + 8 bank holidays with full flexibility to use on the days that mean the most to you 
• Invest in your growth – L&D budget to support the skills you value
• Fast-track your career – Two performance reviews a year
• Family-first policies – Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption or shared parental leave, if you’ve been with us for 12 months.
• Save big on childcare – Workplace nursery scheme for major cost savings
• Perks on perks – Perkbox membership with discounts & wellbeing benefits
• Good times, guaranteed – Optional quarterly socials, plus summer & Christmas parties

Hiring Process

What’s next? 

Once you submit your application, our Talent Team will contact you if you have been shortlisted for the role.

We set an exceptionally high bar at Raylo, and in return, we will aim to give you the best candidate experience possible. 

If there's anything we can do to make your application process easier for you, because of disability, neurodiversity or any other personal reason, please let us know. 

Stage 1: Talent Screening 

Stage 2: Hiring Manager Interview + SQL Test

Stage 3: On-site Interview

Stage 4: Values-based Interview

Stage 5: Co-founder Final

*As an FCA-regulated business, we conduct background checks (DBS and AML) on all successful candidates who are offered a position at Raylo during the onboarding process. 

Diversity & Inclusion at Raylo

At Raylo, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, believing they make us stronger.