Data Scientist

Pontoon Solutions
Warwick
9 months ago
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Initial 6 month contract (potential to extend)

Hybrid working (2 days in Warwick office per week)



Rate: Up to £500 per day via Umbrella Co.



About the Role

We are embarking on the development of a new system to manage our investment information in preparation for the upcoming regulatory period. This system will centralize and visualize critical investment data, ensuring it is accurate, consistent, and actionable.

As a Data Scientist, you will play a key role in the system’s setup phase—supporting data accuracy, validation, and integration. Working closely with PMO teams across the business, you will help update and verify investment data to enable meaningful insights through system visualizations.

Key Responsibilities

Collaborate with PMO teams to organize and align data around key business processes.

Support the development of data validation checks and quality control measures.

Assist in shaping how data is modelled and structured in the new system for optimal visualization and usability.

Provide technical expertise and insights to improve data reliability, traceability, and overall quality.

Required Skills and Experience

- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the broader Microsoft Office suite.

- Strong background in data modelling and working with complex datasets.

- Working knowledge of Python or another programming language for data analysis.

- Familiarity with statistical methods and their application to real-world data problems.

- Excellent attention to detail and ability to work with ambiguity or incomplete data.

- Strong communication and collaboration skills to engage with cross functional teams.

Desirable Attributes

- Experience working in a regulated industry or with investment/financial data.

- Exposure to data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).

- Understanding of business process mapping and data governance practices



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