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Lead Data Scientist - Finance

Opus Recruitment Solutions
London
4 days ago
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I am looking for Lead Data Scientist role for a fast-growing finance start up on a mission to transform how individuals and businesses interact with financial data. Backed by top-tier investors, they're building intelligent, data-driven products that empower smarter financial decisions.


Title -Lead Data Scientist

Hybrid -3 days onsite

Location -London


Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the development and deployment of machine learning models and advanced analytics solutions.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to identify and prioritize data science opportunities.
  • Build and mentor a high-performing data science team.
  • Establish best practices for experimentation, model validation, and deployment.
  • Communicate complex data insights to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Stay current with trends in data science, machine learning, and financial technologies.


Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, or a related field.
  • 5–10 years of experience in data science, with at least 2 years in a leadership or senior role.
  • Proven experience in a startup or fast-paced environment.
  • Strong proficiency in Python, SQL, and data science libraries (e.g., scikit-learn, pandas, TensorFlow/PyTorch).
  • Experience working with financial data, risk modelling, or algorithmic trading is a plus.
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and modern data stack tools (e.g., Apache Airflow, dbt, Snowflake).
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Must be available to work onsite in London 3 days per week.


What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary up to £110,000 (depending on experience)
  • Equity package.
  • Flexible working hours and hybrid work environment.
  • Opportunity to shape the future of finance with cutting-edge technology.
  • Collaborative, mission-driven team culture.
  • Learning and development budget to support your growth.

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