Head of Data Science

Harnham
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Building Credit Risk, Fraud, and Pricing Analytics teams in the Lending and Insurance Sectors | The Talent Driving The Data and AI Revolution

HEAD OF DATA SCIENCE – CREDIT RISK

London

THE COMPANY

This dynamic and fast-paced lender have grown significantly over the past few years and are looking to add a motivated and experienced individual within their growing data science function. This role offers the chance to work end-to-end across a range of credit models in the business and take on a challenging role which will give you excellent exposure and experience in the credit modelling space.

THE ROLE

  • Work across a range of credit models within the business, predominantly scorecards and broader decisioning models
  • Own the implementation and enhancement of AI techniques to further innovate and enhance the model suite.
  • Using innovative machine learning techniques to further enhance the model suite and drive profitability across the business
  • Manage a small team to enhance business performance

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Essential to have experience developing predictive models
  • SQL and Python experience is essential
  • Experience working with AI, either in a professional or educational environment, is essential
  • Highly desirable to have had experience in Consumer Lending and a strong understanding of the credit lifecycle
  • Experience in a fast-paced environment and ability to work across multiple projects, in a FinTech is a plus

SALARY AND BENEFITS

  • Base salary from £120-140,000 depending on experience
  • Private medical care
  • Company pension
  • 25 days holiday
  • Cycle to work scheme

HOW TO APPLY

Please register your interest by sending your CV to Rosie Walsh through the ‘Apply’ link

Seniority level

  • Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment type

  • Employment typeFull-time

Job function

  • Job functionAnalyst
  • IndustriesBanking and Financial Services

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