Senior Data Scientist - Financial Services
Location: Manchester City Centre (Hybrid, 2-3 days per week in the office)
Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 + Bonus + Private Healthcare + Hello Fresh Subscription & More
Gravitas Recruitment Group is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a prestigious financial services client seeking an experienced Senior Data Scientist to join their dynamic team. If you have a passion for data and are ready to make a tangible impact, this opportunity could be perfect for you.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, build, and maintain statistical models to support business decision-making.
- Use Python and SQL for data manipulation, analysis, and extracting actionable insights.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve complex, data-driven challenges.
- Provide mentoring and guidance to junior team members.
Required Skills and Experience
- Proven experience as a data scientist in a commercial setting, preferably within financial services.
- Proficiency in Python and SQL.
- Strong experience in statistical modelling and predictive analytics.
- A 2:1 degree or higher in a numerate field (e.g., Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering).
Desirable Experience
- Experience with Power BI for data visualisation.
- Familiarity with credit or bureau data, and experience in the debt sector.
- Previous exposure to financial services operations.
- Management or mentoring experience.
What's on Offer?
- Competitive salary of £60,000 - £65,000.
- Generous bonus scheme.
- Private healthcare.
- Unique benefits including a Hello Fresh subscription and more.
- A hybrid working model, balancing office collaboration with flexibility.
If you're a skilled data scientist seeking the next step in your career and the chance to join a forward-thinking financial services organisation, we'd love to hear from you.