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Data Science Manager

Capco
City of London
1 day ago
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Location: London (Hybrid) | Practice Area: Data & Analytics | Type: Permanent


Shape intelligent solutions. Lead with insight. Drive data innovation.


The Role

We’re looking for a Data Science Manager to lead innovative projects that apply data, AI, and machine learning to solve complex challenges across financial services. You’ll guide talented data professionals, collaborate closely with business stakeholders, and drive impactful, scalable solutions that deliver measurable business value.


What You’ll Do

  • Lead data science teams to design, develop, and deploy advanced machine learning and AI solutions.
  • Drive the adoption of cutting‑edge technologies including generative AI, LLMs, and agentic AI frameworks.
  • Collaborate with business and technology teams to align technical outcomes with strategic goals.
  • Provide thought leadership and best practices across the data science lifecycle, from exploration to deployment.
  • Mentor and develop data professionals, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.

What We’re Looking For

  • Proven experience leading the delivery of data science or AI projects from concept to production.
  • Strong knowledge of Python and core ML libraries (e.g., spaCy, NumPy, SciPy, Transformers).
  • Understanding of big data and cloud technologies (Spark, Hadoop, Azure, AWS, or GCP).
  • Deep expertise in MLOps principles, scalable model deployment, and model governance.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to translate data insights into business value.

Bonus Points For

  • Experience in Banking or Financial Services.
  • Exposure to GenAI, LLMs, and intelligent agent workflows.
  • Experience with DevOps, CI/CD, and productionising ML systems.
  • A passion for mentoring and developing early‑career data talent.

Why Join Capco

  • Deliver innovative, high‑impact data solutions for Tier 1 financial institutions.
  • Work in a collaborative, entrepreneurial consulting environment.
  • Access continuous learning, training, and industry certifications.
  • Join a growing global Data Practice of 800+ experts driving transformation.
  • Be part of a culture where individuality, creativity, and collaboration are celebrated.

We offer a competitive, people‑first benefits package designed to support every aspect of your life:



  • Core Benefits: Discretionary bonus, competitive pension, health insurance, life insurance and critical illness cover.
  • Mental Health: Easy access to CareFirst, Unmind, Aviva consultations, and in‑house first aiders.
  • Family‑Friendly: Maternity, adoption, shared parental leave, plus paid leave for sickness, pregnancy loss, fertility treatment, menopause and bereavement.
  • Family Care: 8 complimentary backup care sessions for emergency childcare or elder care.
  • Holiday Flexibility: 5 weeks of annual leave with the option to buy or sell holiday days based on your needs.
  • Continuous Learning: Minimum 40 hours of training annually‑choose workshops, certifications, or e‑learning-your growth, your way. Business Coach assigned from Day One for one‑on‑one guidance.
  • Extra Perks: Gympass (Wellhub), travel insurance, Tastecard, season ticket loans, Cycle to Work, and dental insurance.

Inclusion at Capco

We’re committed to a barrier‑free, inclusive recruitment process. If you need any adjustments at any stage, just let us know – we’ll be happy to help. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. At Capco, we value the difference you make, and the differences that make you. Our #BeYourselfAtWork culture champions diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we bring a collaborative mindset to everything we do.


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