Senior Data Scientist

Senior Data Scientist - Credit Risk

London – Hybrid

Up to £80,000 + Benefits

Our client is a high-growth fintech revolutionising consumer finance through cutting-edge technology and data science. Backed by top investors and consistently rated as a market leader, they are transforming the way loans, credit cards, and financial products are delivered - offering customers faster, more transparent, and seamless experiences.

As a Senior Data Scientist, you’ll play a pivotal role in developing proprietary risk models that drive strategic decision-making and product innovation. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you’ll apply advanced machine learning techniques to improve underwriting quality and enhance financial product offerings.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and refine credit risk models using state-of-the-art ML techniques.
• Translate business challenges into data-driven solutions.
• Deploy and monitor models autonomously, without reliance on a separate ML engineering team.
• Clearly communicate insights and recommendations to stakeholders.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong Python experience, with knowledge of ML techniques.
• Familiarity with the credit industry, financial products, and data-driven risk modelling.
• Experience across Credit modelling, lending, PoD etc
• Strong educational background from a top university in a STEM subject
• A proactive problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Interest in ML engineering and data engineering.
• Strong SQL skills.

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