Data Scientist

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Data Scientist – London – Hybrid

Job description
BDO Regulatory Solutions are currently recruiting for a Data Scientist to join our client, a firm, based in London.
We are offering an initial 3 month contract starting in January with an excellent day rate, employed via an Umbrella company.

About the role:
We are looking for an experienced Data Scientist to design and implement robust entity resolution solutions for complex, large-scale datasets. The role requires expertise in probabilistic and deterministic matching techniques and the ability to deliver production-ready solutions where ground truth is unavailable.

Key responsibilities include;
Develop and optimise entity resolution models using Splink.
Apply statistical and machine learning approaches to improve matching accuracy.
Design scalable solutions for linking records across diverse datasets.
Validate and document methodologies to ensure transparency and reproducibility.
Collaborate with technical teams to integrate solutions into operational environments.About you:
Knowledge of financial services/regulatory sector.
Proven experience in entity resolution, including probabilistic and deterministic methods.
Strong proficiency in Python and SQL.
Hands-on experience with Splink for record linkage.
Ability to work with incomplete or ambiguous data and design robust matching strategies.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Additional Information:
Location: London – 3 days minimum onsite
Duration: Initial 3 months
Day Rate: Employed via an Umbrella company.

Are you ready to join the team? Click on the link to apply

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