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Head of Regulatory Analytics & Data Science

Role: Head of Data Science
Location: London (Hybrid)
Salary: £115,000-£120,000 (+bens +bonus)

83DATA are partnered with a fast growing scale-up consultancy focused on building the best AI applications for their clients across multiple industry verticals, They are currently building out their healthcare, telco and utilities domain.

They are offering a competitive salary, an attractive bonus package, and hybrid working. They are growing rapidly, and this role is vital to their further growth. You will be a significant member of the SLT, and be joining at the fore front of their continuous successes.

Responsibilities:

Collaborate hands-on with teams to solve complex problems, efficiently.
Provide visionary leadership to the analytics team, setting strategic
goals, and driving the development of innovative analytics solutions for our clients in the booming industry.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate data science and machine learning.
Work with clients and the commercial team to build and maintain a roadmap for new data products. Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to define the technical strategy and product roadmap
Oversee the analysis of large-scale datasets, leveraging machine learning and statistical techniques to identify trends, patterns, and insights
Build and manage a high-performing team of data scientists, analysts, and consultants, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment that encourages professional growth and excellenceRequirements:

Minimum of 8 years of experience in DS and analytics,
Experience in leadership role, successfully building dynamic, high performing teams.
Strong proficiency in statistical analysis, machine learning, data mining, and predictive modelling techniques.
Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R is required.
In-depth understanding of the one of the relevant industry
Passion for driving technical excellence and innovation.
Advanced degree in a relevant field. If you are interested and qualified for this role, please click apply and submit your most up-to-date CV

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