Data Scientist

Venn Group
London
1 year ago
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The Role: Data Scientist

The client is looking for an experienced data scientist with a proven track record of exemplary delivery at financial institutions. While the technical skills are a must the client is also seeking an excellent communicator with a history of excellent team based project delivery. The client is a world leading international bank and expects all new team members to be able to express a commitment to being the best at what they do.

This is a London based contract role.


The team and description

The team develops software and analytics for the wider business. Their tools support trade pricing, risk management, and client opportunities across Europe and North America. This London-based Data Scientist role involves using machine learning, AI, and data science to solve problems for trading and distribution teams. You'll work with quants, technology, trading, and sales to develop and deploy data-driven solutions. The role requires managing large datasets, researching models, and building web-based tools. Strong data science and computer science skills are essential for success.


Responsibilities

Develop web applications to make your models easily accessible for business users. Partner with quants, sales, and trading teams to identify issues and create innovative solutions that foster business growth. Design, develop, and evaluate models using diverse machine learning, AI, and computer science methods, choosing the most effective strategies for each challenge. Launch models in production settings. Take charge of monitoring and enhancing the performance of deployed models. Deliver ongoing support and guidance to users of the implemented applications.

Skills

The client seeks an experienced data scientist with outstanding interpersonal skills. Key qualifications and expectations include:

Strong foundation in computer science Master's degree in machine learning or relevant experience Proficient in Python development Broad knowledge of AI techniques, including machine learning, reinforcement learning, and statistical methods Familiarity with predictive and generative models, such as LLMs Knowledge of financial markets is advantageous Experience with web application frameworks is a plus Senior candidates should have a proven track record of deploying machine learning models that generate business value Excellent teamwork and interpersonal abilities Highly motivated and passionate about using AI to address real-world challenges in financial markets Must be legally eligible to work in the UK

For further discussion, please reach out to the Financial Services team at Venn Group.

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