Lead Data Scientist | London | Retail or FinTech
📍 London (Hybrid)
💰 Up to £115,000 + Equity + Private Health
Machine Learning | Data Science Libraries | Deep Learning Frameworks | AI
Our client partners with some of the world’s most recognisable brands to deliver innovative, data-driven solutions that transform customer experience, strategy, and performance.
From global enterprises to digital-first disruptors, they help businesses harness the power of advanced analytics, machine learning, and AI to stay competitive in a rapidly changing market.
If you’re looking for an opportunity to shape the future of applied AI across exciting industry sectors, this is your chance.
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Lead Data Scientist (Project Lead, Mentoring, Technical Lead)
We are seeking Lead Data Scientists to take pivotal roles across a number of high profile retail and financial services clients. These are senior technical and leadership positions — perfect for people who want to influence the direction of AI and data science solutions across real-world business problems. Ideally you will have prior experience with any modern AI approaches - GenAI, Agentic etc.
You will set the technical vision, oversee project teams, and serve as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders — defining approaches to complex data challenges, guiding enterprise-scale AI applications, and mentoring a team of talented data scientists.
What You’ll Bring
- 🔥 Deep expertise in machine learning and statistical modelling
- ⚙️ Skilled with core data science tools (NumPy, Pandas, Scearn) and deep learning frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow)
- 💡 Proven track record delivering impactful AI / ML projects (e.g. forecasting, recommendation systems, or optimisation)
- 📈 Experienced project lead with strong technical decision-making and architecture ownership
- 🗣️ Excellent communicator — able to translate complex technical insights into real business value
- 🤓 Passionate mentor / manager who enjoys developing and growing data science talent
Apply now and become a key player driving data science innovation in the retail / FMCG / B2C / FS / Fintech industry
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