6 of 6 Head of Data Science Jobs in Central London

Head of Data Science - Credit Risk/Lending Up to £130,000 + Bonus London (2/3 days onsite) Company: A long term client of ours, operating within the Credit/Lending space is looking to bring in a new Head of Data Science. Focused on Credit Cards and Loans, the … digital-first platform and smart analytics to assess affordability fairly and lend responsibly. Backed by a trusted brand, it’s making credit clear, accessible, and ethical. Responsibilities: Lead a Data Science team to build and embed top credit models supporting growth and customer outcomes. Develop and deploy segmented credit models for unsecured consumer lending. Improve data and … analytics by identifying opportunities and encouraging rapid testing. Work with Analytics to optimise portfolio value through data and modelling adjustments. Communicate insights to stakeholders, monitor model performance, and collaborate across teams and external partners. Requirements: MSc or PhD Degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Mathematics, Statistics or related fields. Experience working with models in the Credit Risk/ More ❯

Current responsibilities of Head of Data Science Lead the data science strategy and team to deliver data science solutions e.g. retention, acquisitions and customer management using Python and Spark Lead the hiring to build a great pool of Data Scientists and Engineers for the team and support the recruitment … activities of other data functions Motivate, inspire, coach and mentor colleagues within the Data Science team to help them develop technical excellence Define clear objectives for each individual managed, ensuring each individual has a personal development plan and regularly proactively works on it Support and mentor Data Scientists and Engineers with direct reports in their … role as line managers Motivate, inspire, coach and mentor business partners and stakeholders to help them identify new transformational possibilities that Data Science enables Engage with senior stakeholders to identify and implement machine learning solution Work actively in the innovation team to catalogue, enable and propose innovation ideas A Head of Data Science is More ❯

Social network you want to login/join with: Head of Data Science, london (city of london) col-narrow-left Client: Location: london (city of london), United Kingdom Job Category: Other - EU work permit required: Yes col-narrow-right Job Views: 2 Posted: 16.06.2025 Expiry Date: 31.07.2025 col-wide Job Description: 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 More ❯

HEAD OF DATA SCIENCE – CREDIT RISK £130,000 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 … 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 More ❯

Contract Head of Data Science - £650 per day - £850 per day (outside IR35) - 6 months - Start within 4 weeks One of our core clients are on the lookout for a Contract Head of Data Science. You will take over a small team and be expected not just to be a managerial Contract … Head of Data Science but also contribute hands on technically within a Technical Lead capacity. If you are on the market for a Contract Head of Data Science role then details are laid out below: Title: Contract Head of Data Science/Contract Data Science Manager … Machine Learning/MLops Areas: Pricing/Marketplace/E-commerce Management: Yes, direct line management experience Please don't hesitate & apply now for immediate consideration with this Contract Head of Data Science position. More ❯

Head of Data Science - Fintech London – Hybrid £120,000 - £140,000 Company: We are working with a fast growing and well funded scale up within the FinTech space and specialise in the car finance industry. With over £240m in funding secured and backing from some of the most respected investors in the space, they’re … building tech-driven future with data at the forefront of what they do. They’re now looking for a new Head of Data Science/Technical Lead to lead and evolve their credit and collections analytics strategy as well as boosting customer engagement. Whilst a senior position, this is still a very hands on … position and the core focus of the role will be hands on technical work. What you will be doing: Designing and leading the data science strategy across credit scoring, fraud prevention, and collections. Building and optimising data-driven lending models to increase acceptance while maintaining performance. Identifying algorithmic opportunities to mitigate fraud and improve operational efficiency. More ❯