Head of Data Science...

Job Description Head of Data Science About us: We’re a
fast-growing FinTech focused on improving access to credit. We
combine deep credit expertise with strong tech and data capability,
and we’re building a team that’s motivated by doing the right thing
for customers. The atmosphere is open, fast-paced, and hands-on. If
you care about impact, ownership and working on problems that
matter - you’ll feel at home here. The opportunity: We’re hiring a
Head of Data Science to lead and grow our data science function.
This is a key hire for the business, with real influence across
credit strategy, product, and risk. You’ll head up a talented team
and shape how we use data and modelling to make smarter lending
decisions and deliver better outcomes for our customers. What
you’ll be doing: - Leading and developing a team of Data Scientists
working on credit risk and portfolio optimisation - Designing,
building and deploying credit risk models (PD, LGD, EAD) for
consumer lending - Driving test-and-learn initiatives to improve
lending performance and customer outcomes - Working closely with
Credit Risk, Product, and Engineering to embed models into key
decision systems - Engaging with external partners, including
credit bureaus - Keeping a close eye on model performance and
ensuring everything is monitored and up to scratch - Championing
the use of AI and advanced modelling across the business -
Presenting insights clearly to stakeholders across all levels,
including non-technical audiences What we’re looking for: - At
least two years of experience leading a data science or credit risk
modelling team - A solid background in statistical modelling and
machine learning - Hands-on coding skills – we use Python, SQL and
a bit of SAS - Experience building models for unsecured consumer
lending or a related field - A good grasp of the full model
lifecycle: from development to deployment and monitoring - A
genuine interest in using AI to solve business problems - Someone
who can lead, support, and get the best out of a team - Comfortable
working in a fast-paced, evolving business – we’re growing, and we
like to move quickly. What’s in it for you: - Competitive salary
and company bonus scheme - Hybrid working model - 25 days’ holiday
(plus bank holidays) - increasing with service - Enhanced pension
scheme with strong employer contributions - Life cover, EAP
support, and eye test allowance If this sounds like you - please
click apply!