Data Scientist

Propel
City of London
1 day ago
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Job Title: Mid-Level Data Analyst / Data Scientist

Location: Hybrid – 4 days onsite, 1 day remote

Salary: £50,000 + equity


About the Role

I'm working with a Fintech who are looking for a mid-level Data Analyst / Data Scientist to join a growing data function within a fast-paced, collaborative startup environment. The business already has a Data Scientist in place, but increasing data demands mean there is now a need to add capacity, reduce risk, and evolve data science from a reactive support function into a true business partner.

You’ll be working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment where data drives decision-making across risk, fraud, customer insights, efficiency initiatives, and co-brand partnerships. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong technical fundamentals and analytical skills, who is eager to grow with the business and make a tangible impact.


Responsibilities

  • Work alongside an existing Data Scientist to support data science and analytics across the business
  • Execute SQL-driven analysis to support decision-making across risk, fraud, bad debt, and efficiency initiatives
  • Support initiatives across risk, fraud detection, and bad debt reduction
  • Act as a data partner to internal teams and external co-brand partners
  • Prioritise incoming data requests and improve efficiency
  • Help build scalable solutions to enable self-serve analytics
  • Collaborate closely with data engineers and technical stakeholders
  • Present insights to senior leadership


Requirements


Essential:

  • Strong SQL querying skills
  • Solid experience with Python (R a plus)
  • Strong grasp of analytics and data science fundamentals
  • Mathematical, statistical, or quantitative academic background
  • Comfortable working with large datasets
  • Confident in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment
  • Strong problem-solving and logical thinking skills
  • Collaborative mindset, curious and eager to learn


Desirable:

  • Experience with BI and visualization tools (Metabase, QuickSight)
  • Exposure to Redshift, MongoDB, Excel
  • Fintech experience or strong commercial awareness
  • Previous experience in client-facing or stakeholder-facing roles


Profile Fit:

  • Technically strong but curious, collaborative, and eager to learn
  • Confident in conversations with senior stakeholders and peers
  • Enjoys working in an in-person, highly collaborative environment


Why This Role Is Exciting

  • Join a small but growing data team with exposure to multiple business areas
  • Opportunity to help shape and evolve the data science function from support to strategic partner
  • High exposure to senior leadership and business decision-making
  • Work on high-impact projects that directly influence company growth and efficiency
  • Competitive salary plus equity in a fast-paced Fintech startup


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