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Head of Data Science (hands on) – FinTech (Basé à London)

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Head of Data Science (hands on) – FinTech

Head of Data Science role with a fast-growing B2B FinTech company, backed by multiple billionaires and a major global investment firm.

You’ll join an existing team of 2 Data Scientists within a wider business of 35 staff and report to the Chief Product Officer. The CEO is a former Data Scientist, providing opportunities for knowledge exchange!

The Head of Data Science will work on:

  • Credit risk models:Collaborate with the Chief Risk Officer to develop advanced machine learning models.
  • Affordability models:Utilize bureau and open banking data to create transaction classification models and determine safe borrowing limits for individual businesses.
  • Product improvements:Use predictive models to identify key drivers of the conversion funnel and work with the CPO to enhance customer experience.
  • Sales and distribution:Apply predictive models to identify UK businesses most interested in the company's products and services.
  • Data analytics tech:Partner with the CTO and developers to establish optimal data and analytics environments, including rapid model deployment and data lake creation using AWS Lake Formation.

Apply now for this Head of Data Science role with a rapidly growing FinTech.


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