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Senior Data Scientist

Funding Circle
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4 months ago
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Description

The role

We are looking for a Senior Data Scientist to help us improve our FlexiPay Acquisitions.

Who are we?

Our mission is to build the place where small businesses get the funding they need to win. We do this by uniting cutting-edge data and technology to deliver an unbeatable customer experience. With a decade of expertise, we've built a platform that is reshaping SME lending. We offer quick decisions— SMEs across the UK can get an instant decision in minutes, accessing affordable funding rapidly. 99% of businesses are small, and many lack necessary finance. We aim to change that because the world needs small businesses.

Want to learn more?

  • We impact businesses, communities, and the economy (last year £6.9bn GDP generated). You can read our Impact Report here:
  • Visit our Trustpilot page for customer feedback:
  • We are evolving! With over a decade of industry leadership, we are expanding into a multi-product lending platform to solve more SME finance challenges.

What will you be doing?

  • Shape and scale FlexiPay into a core product for Funding Circle.
  • Build and own financial models to understand and optimize product economics.
  • Collaborate with Commercial and Technology teams to define and monitor success metrics.
  • Develop reports to track performance and inform actions or forecasts.
  • Work with Marketing and Analytics to design strategies for growth.
  • Partner with Product teams to understand customer engagement and test new features.
  • Segment customers for engagement, pricing, and lifecycle management.
  • Coordinate with Collections and Technology teams for automated processes.
  • Ensure data collection and storage meet analysis needs within our data lake.
  • Identify and mitigate risks, issues, or control weaknesses proactively.

What we’re looking for

  • At least 2 years’ analytics experience, preferably in financial services on credit or revolving lending products.
  • Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative or finance-related field.
  • Coding skills in SQL and Python, with experience on AWS platform.
  • Experience working in cross-functional teams including marketing and tech.
  • Self-motivated with a proactive approach.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with logical reasoning and analytical methods.
  • Ability to communicate complex analytics clearly and simply.
  • Alignment with our core values: Think Smart, Make It Happen, Be Open, Stand Together, Live The Adventure, Obsess Over The Customer.

Why join us?

Our Circler proposition supports health, wealth, development, and lifestyle. We offer a hybrid work model: three days remote, two days in-office with benefits like free barista, subsidized lunches, private insurance, learning allowances, and more. We also support flexible work arrangements. Our policies have earned awards for diversity and inclusion.


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