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Head of Data Science

Harnham - Data & Analytics Recruitment
Posted 10 days ago, valid for 3 days
Location

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The company is seeking a Head of Data Science in London, offering a salary of up to £140,000.
  • This role is pivotal in a fast-growing fintech company that is transforming vehicle financing.
  • The successful candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in data science or machine learning.
  • Key responsibilities include designing and deploying models for fraud detection, credit risk, and pricing decisions.
  • Applicants should have expertise in credit risk modeling and hands-on experience with Python, SQL, and cloud-based data tools.

HEAD OF DATA SCIENCE

LONDON

UP TO £140,000

Join a fast-growing fintech revolutionising the way people finance their vehicles. Backed by leading investors and already serving thousands of happy customers, they're scaling fast and building a category-defining platform.

As the first Head of Data Science, you'll take full ownership of the data science roadmap. From credit risk modelling and pricing optimisation to fraud detection and customer behaviour analysis-you'll be at the heart of every critical decision.

THE ROLE

  • Design, build, and deploy models to drive Fraud, Collections, scorecards, underwriting, risk, and pricing decisions
  • Collaborate closely with Engineering, Product, and Ops to ship real-world impact
  • Define our approach to data strategy, experimentation, and model governance

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • 5+ years of experience in a data science or machine learning role
  • Deep knowledge of credit risk modelling, ideally in consumer lending or fintech
  • Hands-on experience with Python, SQL, and cloud-based data tools (e.g. AWS, GCP)

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