Data Scientist

Senior Data Scientist

Reading – Hybrid

Up to £70,000

About the Role

I’m currently partnered with a global leader in data, insights, and consulting who are looking to bring on a Senior Data Scientist to join their highly respected data team.

This is a high-impact opportunity focused on yield optimisation – using data science to drive better consistency, forecast accuracy, and operational efficiency. You’ll work closely with both commercial and technical stakeholders to develop data-driven strategies that improve trading outcomes at scale.

The team is well-established and growing, with excellent visibility across the business and a genuine appetite for data innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Optimise existing yield and matching models for better consistency and forecasting performance.
• Use statistical analysis to uncover trends in historical trading data and recommend actionable improvements.
• Build and deploy scalable data science solutions that drive measurable business impact.
• Collaborate with developers and commercial leads to implement models into production systems.
• Present insights in a clear, impactful way to senior non-technical stakeholders.
• Own the full data science project lifecycle – from hypothesis to production and iteration.
• Support scenario planning and forecasting for commercial strategy.

What They’re Looking For

• Solid experience in yield, pricing, or forecasting optimisation – ideally within online marketplaces, programmatic media, travel, or insurance.
• Strong technical skills in Python or R, and experience working with SQL and data visualisation tools such as Power BI.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Redshift, or Azure.
• Strong grasp of forecasting, optimisation, and statistical modelling techniques.
• Confident communicator who can translate technical outputs into business recomme
• ndations.
• Comfortable working in agile, iterative environments with cross-functional teams.

Please Note:Unfortunately, this role does not offer visa sponsorship or relocation support.

Next Steps

If you’re interested in learning more, please reach out toJoseph Gregoryto discuss the opportunity in more detail.