Data Scientist - £50k + bonus

Oliver Bernard
Newcastle upon Tyne
1 day ago
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Overview

We’re hiring a Data Scientist for a global organisation operating at the intersection of data, analytics, and AI-driven decision-making. This is a highly influential role, sitting at the forefront of data science strategy and shaping how advanced analytics and AI are applied across complex, real-world problems in finance.


You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders and global engineering and product teams to deliver high-impact, data-driven solutions, including an AI-powered platform focused on risk and resilience.


Responsibilities

  • Design, development, and deployment of models and algorithms into production
  • Analyse large, complex datasets to identify patterns and trends, translating insights into actionable product recommendations
  • Collaborate with global teams across product, engineering, and analytics to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions
  • Establish and uphold best practices across data science methodologies, including data preparation, model validation, and performance monitoring
  • Stay close to industry trends and emerging technologies, particularly in AI and GenAI

What we’re looking for

  • Strong, proven experience across Data Science, with exposure to Data Engineering and/or Machine Learning
  • Ability to operate autonomously within a global, distributed organisation
  • Solid experience selecting and applying appropriate methodologies, technologies, and techniques
  • Hands-on experience with data querying, manipulation, and analysis, including tools such as Pandas and NumPy

Nice to have

  • Experience working with Generative AI tools and approaches
  • Software engineering or programming experience, ideally in Python
  • Advanced academic background in Computer Science, Data Science, or equivalent industry experience

Up to £50,000 + bonus


Hybrid Working in Central Newcastle


If you’re a data scientist who enjoys combining strategic influence with hands-on technical depth, please apply or email


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