Head of Data Science

Head of Data Science - Fintech

London – Hybrid

£120,000 - £140,000

Company:

We are working with a fast growing and well funded scale up within the FinTech space and specialise in the car finance industry. With over £240m in funding secured and backing from some of the most respected investors in the space, they’re building tech-driven future with data at the forefront of what they do.

They’re now looking for a newHead of Data Science/Technical Leadto lead and evolve their credit and collections analytics strategy as well as boosting customer engagement. Whilst a senior position, this is still a very hands on position and the core focus of the role will behands ontechnical work.

What you will be doing:

• Designing and leading the data science strategy across credit scoring, fraud prevention, and collections.
• Building and optimising data-driven lending models to increase acceptance while maintaining performance.
• Identifying algorithmic opportunities to mitigate fraud and improve operational efficiency.
• Driving collections and recovery performance through advanced analytics.
• Establishing testing frameworks to continuously enhance model effectiveness.

What they are Looking For

• 5+ years in an analytically rigorous role within a financial services environment.
• Proven experience in credit risk, affordability assessment, and fraud analytics.
• Hands-on knowledge of machine learning and data science techniques to enhance decisioning.
• Strong grasp of the regulatory landscape, particularly around responsible lending.
• A collaborative mindset with a desire to get stuck in and influence business outcomes.

If this role looks of interest, please apply below or reach out to Joseph Gregory