Interim Head of Data Science London (Hybrid)
NSCG is supporting a global financial services firm in the search for a Head of Data Science a strategic and delivery-focused leader who will drive enterprise-wide impact through advanced analytics, machine learning, and generative AI.
This is a high-profile opportunity to lead a global team and embed data science into the core of decision-making, product innovation, and operational excellence. The successful candidate will be a hands-on delivery leader, capable of translating complex business challenges into scalable, production-ready data solutions.
Delivery Leadership : Own the end-to-end lifecycle of data science initiatives from business case to model deployment and performance tracking.
Team Building : Lead and grow a high-performing team of data scientists, ML engineers, and quantitative analysts.
Cross-Functional Impact : Partner with stakeholders across trading, risk, product, marketing, and technology to deliver measurable outcomes.
Build next-gen data products including recommendation engines, pricing optimisation tools, and automated insight systems.
Governance & Ethics : Ensure models meet regulatory standards and ethical guidelines.
Proven track record of delivering data science solutions into production environments at scale.
~8+ years in data science, including 3+ years in leadership roles.
~ Advanced degree (Masters or PhD) in Data Science , Statistics , Machine Learning , Computer Science , Mathematics , or Physics .
~ Deep expertise in supervised/unsupervised learning, time series forecasting, deep learning, and generative AI.
~ Strong programming skills in Python and SQL; experience with ML frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
~ Experience in financial services, fintech, or trading environments is highly desirable.
