Lead Data Scientist - Financial Crime

Data Idols
Farringdon, Greater London, London, EC1M 4BJ, United Kingdom
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£85,000 – £110,000 pa

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£85,000 – £110,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Location
Hybrid
Seniority
Lead
Education
Degree
Posted
29 Apr 2026 (Today)

Benefits

Bonus Hybrid working Ongoing training and development Clear progression opportunities Exposure to a range of projects and clients Supportive and collaborative team environment
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Lead Data Scientist - Financial Crime (Consulting Environment)

Salary: £90,000 - £120,000 + bonus + benefits

Location: London (Hybrid - 2-3 days per week)

We are currently looking for a Lead Data Scientist to join a growing, specialist consultancy within the financial services space.

This role sits within a high-performing and collaborative team, supporting a range of organisations across banking, fintech, and payments. As a Lead Data Scientist, you will work closely with senior stakeholders to deliver data-led solutions focused on risk, fraud, and financial crime.

The Lead Data Scientist will play a key role in leading projects end-to-end, combining strong analytical capability with stakeholder engagement. This is an important hire for the business as they continue to expand their data offering and support clients with increasingly complex challenges.

The Opportunity

This role offers a blend of hands-on data work and strategic input, ideal for someone looking to move into a more consultative environment while remaining close to the technology.

You will be responsible for:

Leading data-focused projects across financial crime and fraud

Analysing large datasets to identify trends, risks, and opportunities

Supporting the design and improvement of monitoring and detection processes

Working closely with business and technical stakeholders to deliver solutions

Translating data insights into clear, actionable recommendations

Supporting junior team members and contributing to overall project delivery

Contributing to broader initiatives across the business where relevantWhat sets this apart:

A mix of data science, analytics, and stakeholder engagement

Exposure to a variety of clients and challenges

Opportunity to influence how data is used to manage risk

A pathway into a more strategic and advisory-led role

What's in it for you?

Competitive salary (£85,000 - £110,000) + bonus

Hybrid working

Ongoing training and development

Clear progression opportunities

Exposure to a range of projects and clients

Supportive and collaborative team environment

Skills and Experience

Strong background in data, analytics, or data science

Experience working within financial services, risk, or fraud-related domains

Ability to work with stakeholders and communicate insights effectively

Experience working with modern data tools and technologiesIf you would like to be considered for the Lead Data Scientist Role, please apply below with your CV

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