Data Scientist - Investments and FinTech
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We are working with a growing consumer finance fintech platform, who are looking to build out their Data and Analytics department. The team, who have recently received backing from a global Investment firm are now building out a Data and Analytics team in London - with a focus on supporting their Unsecured NPL Portfolio Investment team. This role is ideal for a technically strong, quantitatively minded professional with a background in statistics and data science, looking to apply their skills in financial services. While specific NPL experience is not required, a passion for large-scale data analysis and modern analytics frameworks is essential. You will work in a neo-bank/fintech-style environment, using cutting-edge technology to analyze terabytes of data and support high-impact investment decisions. Responsibilities: • Develop, implement, and validate statistical and machine learning models for analysing non-performing loan portfolios. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams—including credit, collections, and data engineering—to translate business objectives into robust analytical solutions. • Build software using modern technology to enable investing and asset management at scale. • Apply Bayesian modelling and probabilistic programming techniques to address uncertainty and improve prediction accuracy. • Analyse large-scale datasets to identify key drivers, trends, and early warning signals within NPL portfolios. • Clearly communicate model results, insights, and recommendations to stakeholders, including both technical and non-technical audiences. • Stay current with advances in statistical modelling, machine learning, and data science, continuously evaluating and integrating new techniques and tools. Requirements: • University degree in a STEM field (e.g., Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Economics); advanced degree preferred. • Strong expertise in statistical modelling, Bayesian inference, and machine learning. • Proficient in Python (using libraries such as NumPy, pandas, scikit-learn, PyMC or Stan) • Experienced in SQL. Ability to write efficient and robust queries. • Demonstrated experience working with large and complex datasets. • Ability to communicate complex analytical concepts clearly and effectively to a range of audiences. • Experience with model governance, documentation, and deployment best practices. • Experience with cloud environments (e.g., AWS Sagemaker). • Experience with collaborative development tools (e.g., Git, JIRA) is a plus. • Prior experience in financial services, banking, or credit risk modelling is beneficial. • 5-8 years experience in a Data/Analytics role, ideally within a Financial Institution Why This Role • Opportunity to build an analytics function from the ground up in a cutting-edge, entrepreneurial environment. • Work with massive datasets and modern tools at the forefront of fintech innovation. • High-impact role directly contributing to investment and portfolio decision-making.
| Skill | Source | Confidence |
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| AWS (SageMaker, EC2, S3) | llm_hard |
100%
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| Python | llm_hard |
100%
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| SQL | llm_hard |
100%
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| Pandas | llm_hard |
100%
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| NumPy | llm_hard |
100%
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| Statistics | llm_hard |
100%
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| Bayesian Inference | llm_hard |
100%
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| Scikit-learn | llm_hard |
100%
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| Git | llm_hard |
80%
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| Skill | Source | Confidence |
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| Cross-Functional Communication | llm_soft |
100%
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| Explaining Complex Ideas Clearly | llm_soft |
100%
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| Stakeholder Communication | llm_soft |
100%
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| Collaboration | llm_soft |
100%
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| Analytical Thinking | llm_soft |
100%
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| Problem-Solving | llm_soft |
80%
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| Attention to Detail | llm_soft |
80%
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| Documentation | llm_soft |
80%
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| Research Skills | llm_soft |
80%
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