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Head of Data Science - Credit Risk

Harnham - Data & Analytics Recruitment
Posted 9 days ago, valid for 6 days
Location

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Head of Data Science - Credit Risk position offers a salary between £120,000 and £140,000, depending on experience.
  • The role is based in London and requires three days in the office each week.
  • The successful candidate will lead the Data Science function, focusing on developing credit models and enhancing profitability through innovative machine learning techniques.
  • Candidates must have experience in developing predictive models, with essential skills in SQL and Python, preferably within the Consumer Lending sector.
  • This dynamic FinTech lender promotes a collaborative team culture, providing opportunities for employee development and growth.

HEAD OF DATA SCIENCE - CREDIT RISK£120,000-140,000 (dependent on experience)London - 3 days in office

Great opportunity with a scaling FinTech lender in the UK. This business offer a fast-paced and driven work environment, with a really collaborative team culture that encourages employee development and growth.

THE COMPANY

This dynamic and fast-paced lender is seeking a driven and experienced individual to join their team to own their modelling function, across credit risk, collections, fraud and more. You'd work as an Individual Contributor to lead the Data Science function to make an impact on business performance.

THE ROLE

  • Develop a range of credit models within the business, predominantly scorecards and broader decisioning models
  • Using innovative machine learning techniques to further enhance the model suite and drive profitability across the business
  • Own implementation and impact of predictive models across the product suite

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Essential to have experience developing predictive models
  • SQL and Python experience 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
  • 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

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.