Senior Data Scientist Jobs in the UK

76 to 100 of 118 Senior Data Scientist Jobs in the UK

Lead Data Scientist

London Area, United Kingdom
Harnham
Lead Data Scientist – ML Focused Remote – UK Up to £90,000 + Benefits About the Role We’re hiring a Lead Data Scientist to join a fast-growing, specialist data consultancy delivering high-impact solutions across sectors such as energy, public sector, manufacturing, and health. You’ll play a key role in solving complex challenges … client-facing capacity. This is a leadership position, ideal for someone who thrives in a consultancy environment and wants to deliver real-world impact. Key Responsibilities Design and deliver data science solutions end-to-end, from discovery through deployment. Lead project teams, mentor junior colleagues, and manage delivery standards across multiple workstreams. Communicate complex findings clearly to senior stakeholders and clients. Support business development through proposal writing and pre-sales work. We're looking for someone with: Proven experience delivering data science projects in a consultancy setting. Strong Python skills with experience in ML or GenAI (e.g. LLMs, prompt engineering, optimisation). Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities. A track record of managing teams and shaping More ❯
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Lead Data Scientist

City of London, London, United Kingdom
Harnham
Lead Data Scientist – ML Focused Remote – UK Up to £90,000 + Benefits About the Role We’re hiring a Lead Data Scientist to join a fast-growing, specialist data consultancy delivering high-impact solutions across sectors such as energy, public sector, manufacturing, and health. You’ll play a key role in solving complex challenges … client-facing capacity. This is a leadership position, ideal for someone who thrives in a consultancy environment and wants to deliver real-world impact. Key Responsibilities Design and deliver data science solutions end-to-end, from discovery through deployment. Lead project teams, mentor junior colleagues, and manage delivery standards across multiple workstreams. Communicate complex findings clearly to senior stakeholders and clients. Support business development through proposal writing and pre-sales work. We're looking for someone with: Proven experience delivering data science projects in a consultancy setting. Strong Python skills with experience in ML or GenAI (e.g. LLMs, prompt engineering, optimisation). Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities. A track record of managing teams and shaping More ❯
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Principal Data Scientist (Consultancy)

England, United Kingdom
Harnham
Principal Data Scientist Salary: Up to £100k with a competitive bonus. Location: UK based, 3 days a week on client site This role is a great opportunity to work at a dynamic consultancy rooted in the UK, this firm partners closely with public agencies, retailers, transport providers, housing associations, energy companies, and healthcare systems to solve complex problems. … Shape the future of data science and AI — lead transformative projects with real-world impact. We're looking for a Principal Data Scientist to drive advanced solutions in machine learning, AI, and data analytics across diverse industries. Key Responsibilities Lead complex data science and AI initiatives from concept to deployment. Develop advanced models using machine … learning, optimisation, and simulation techniques. Mentor and guide a team of data scientists, driving technical excellence. Collaborate with clients to define problems and deliver measurable impact. Stay hands-on with Python and modern data science tools (pandas, scikit-learn, etc.). Requirements Proven experience leading end-to-end data science projects. Expertise in machine learning, statistical modelling More ❯
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Senior Data Scientist - AD/ADAS

London, United Kingdom
Woven by Toyota
empower these teams to execute, and together, we're working toward one bold goal: a world with zero accidents and enhanced well-being for all. TEAM The cloud and data engineering team accelerates autonomous driving by providing access to the data collected by our fleet of autonomous and non-autonomous vehicles, and provides the core technology to mine … interesting and rare events out of the petabytes of data we collect. Efficient, targeted and cost-effective access to data at scale is key to tackle the hardest problems in AD/ADAS, from developing the Machine Learning (ML) models for perception and prediction of human driving patterns, to increasing the sophistication of our validation and simulation by … identifying rare and interesting real-world driving situations. We are a distributed team, working in the UK, US and JP. WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR? The Cloud and Data Engineering team is looking for data scientists who are passionate about enabling the next generation of automotive software development. Our data science engineers employ statistical modelling and measurement More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Lead Data Scientist Consultant

London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Harnham - Data & Analytics Recruitment
Lead Data Scientist - ML Focused Hybrid- UK Up to £90,000 + Benefits About the Role We're hiring a Lead Data Scientist to join a fast-growing, specialist data consultancy delivering high-impact solutions across sectors such as energy, public sector, manufacturing, and health. You'll play a key role in solving complex challenges … client-facing capacity. This is a leadership position, ideal for someone who thrives in a consultancy environment and wants to deliver real-world impact. Key Responsibilities Design and deliver data science solutions end-to-end, from discovery through deployment. Lead project teams, mentor junior colleagues, and manage delivery standards across multiple workstreams. Communicate complex findings clearly to senior stakeholders and clients. Support business development through proposal writing and pre-sales work. We're looking for someone with: Proven experience delivering data science projects in a consultancy setting. Strong Python skills with experience in ML or GenAI (e.g. LLMs, prompt engineering, optimisation). Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities. A track record of managing teams and shaping More ❯
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: £70,000 - £90,000 per annum
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Lead Data Scientist - Credit Risk/Pricing

London Area, United Kingdom
Kinarden Search
Lead Data Scientist – Credit Risk/Pricing A fast-growing fintech is searching for a Lead Data Scientist to spearhead their next phase of AI and analytics innovation. You’ll combine hands-on modelling with leadership responsibilities, guiding a small team while shaping the company’s long-term data science strategy. This role will put … in credit, fraud and pricing modelling. Advanced skills in Python, SQL, and ML frameworks. Proven ability to design, deploy, and monitor models in production. Leadership experience - mentoring or managing data science teams. Confidence in regulated environments: model governance, monitoring. Excellent communicator who can influence senior stakeholders. The Opportunity Lead and develop a small data science team. Build … and enhance credit risk, fraud, and pricing models. Explore and implement advanced ML techniques. Translate complex analytics into clear recommendations for senior leadership. Act as the organisation’s AI/ML thought leader, keeping ahead of emerging trends. More ❯
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Lead Data Scientist - Credit Risk/Pricing

City of London, London, United Kingdom
Kinarden Search
Lead Data Scientist – Credit Risk/Pricing A fast-growing fintech is searching for a Lead Data Scientist to spearhead their next phase of AI and analytics innovation. You’ll combine hands-on modelling with leadership responsibilities, guiding a small team while shaping the company’s long-term data science strategy. This role will put … in credit, fraud and pricing modelling. Advanced skills in Python, SQL, and ML frameworks. Proven ability to design, deploy, and monitor models in production. Leadership experience - mentoring or managing data science teams. Confidence in regulated environments: model governance, monitoring. Excellent communicator who can influence senior stakeholders. The Opportunity Lead and develop a small data science team. Build … and enhance credit risk, fraud, and pricing models. Explore and implement advanced ML techniques. Translate complex analytics into clear recommendations for senior leadership. Act as the organisation’s AI/ML thought leader, keeping ahead of emerging trends. More ❯
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Lead Data Scientist - Credit Risk/Pricing

london, south east england, united kingdom
Kinarden Search
Lead Data Scientist – Credit Risk/Pricing A fast-growing fintech is searching for a Lead Data Scientist to spearhead their next phase of AI and analytics innovation. You’ll combine hands-on modelling with leadership responsibilities, guiding a small team while shaping the company’s long-term data science strategy. This role will put … in credit, fraud and pricing modelling. Advanced skills in Python, SQL, and ML frameworks. Proven ability to design, deploy, and monitor models in production. Leadership experience - mentoring or managing data science teams. Confidence in regulated environments: model governance, monitoring. Excellent communicator who can influence senior stakeholders. The Opportunity Lead and develop a small data science team. Build … and enhance credit risk, fraud, and pricing models. Explore and implement advanced ML techniques. Translate complex analytics into clear recommendations for senior leadership. Act as the organisation’s AI/ML thought leader, keeping ahead of emerging trends. More ❯
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Lead Data Scientist - Credit Risk/Pricing

slough, south east england, united kingdom
Kinarden Search
Lead Data Scientist – Credit Risk/Pricing A fast-growing fintech is searching for a Lead Data Scientist to spearhead their next phase of AI and analytics innovation. You’ll combine hands-on modelling with leadership responsibilities, guiding a small team while shaping the company’s long-term data science strategy. This role will put … in credit, fraud and pricing modelling. Advanced skills in Python, SQL, and ML frameworks. Proven ability to design, deploy, and monitor models in production. Leadership experience - mentoring or managing data science teams. Confidence in regulated environments: model governance, monitoring. Excellent communicator who can influence senior stakeholders. The Opportunity Lead and develop a small data science team. Build … and enhance credit risk, fraud, and pricing models. Explore and implement advanced ML techniques. Translate complex analytics into clear recommendations for senior leadership. Act as the organisation’s AI/ML thought leader, keeping ahead of emerging trends. More ❯
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Lead Data Scientist - Credit Risk/Pricing

london (city of london), south east england, united kingdom
Kinarden Search
Lead Data Scientist – Credit Risk/Pricing A fast-growing fintech is searching for a Lead Data Scientist to spearhead their next phase of AI and analytics innovation. You’ll combine hands-on modelling with leadership responsibilities, guiding a small team while shaping the company’s long-term data science strategy. This role will put … in credit, fraud and pricing modelling. Advanced skills in Python, SQL, and ML frameworks. Proven ability to design, deploy, and monitor models in production. Leadership experience - mentoring or managing data science teams. Confidence in regulated environments: model governance, monitoring. Excellent communicator who can influence senior stakeholders. The Opportunity Lead and develop a small data science team. Build … and enhance credit risk, fraud, and pricing models. Explore and implement advanced ML techniques. Translate complex analytics into clear recommendations for senior leadership. Act as the organisation’s AI/ML thought leader, keeping ahead of emerging trends. More ❯
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Lead Data Scientist

Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Hays Technology
agility, innovation, and rapid iteration, this tech-driven organisation thrives on moving fast, learning quickly, and pivoting when needed. As they continue to scale, they're investing heavily in data and AI to drive smarter decision-making and product innovation. Your new role As Lead Data Scientist, you'll take ownership of a small but growing data team, currently consisting of two Analysts and one Data Scientist. Reporting directly to the CTO, you'll be responsible for shaping the data science strategy, implementing scalable processes, and delivering impactful insights across the business. You'll work hands-on with machine learning, AI, and LLMs to solve complex problems, while also mentoring your team and engaging … with senior stakeholders to align data initiatives with business goals. What you'll need to succeed Proven experience in a senior or lead data science role Strong hands-on skills in Python and SQL Solid experience with Machine Learning, AI, and Large Language Models (LLMs) Previous people management experience (ideally managing Analysts/Data Scientists More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £95000 - £110000/annum
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Lead Data Scientist

London Area, United Kingdom
Harnham
Lead Decision/Data Scientist – Credit London, UK – Hybrid Up to £100,000 + Benefits About the Company We are working with a fast-growing fintech scaleup, who are on a mission to reshape access to financial services across underserved markets. With a strong focus on innovation, collaboration, and data-driven decision-making, the company is building … impactful financial products tailored to real customer needs. We’re looking for a Lead Decision Scientist, to lead the development, deployment, and ongoing optimisation of credit risk models. This is a high-impact position at the intersection of data science, risk, and business strategy. You’ll drive lending strategy, own the end-to-end modeling lifecycle, and guide … a growing team of analysts as we scale. This role is perfect for someone who thrives on experimentation, has a deep understanding of credit data, and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities Lead the design, development, and maintenance of credit risk and affordability models using bureau, open banking, and behavioural data Own the full model More ❯
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Lead Data Scientist

City of London, London, United Kingdom
Harnham
Lead Decision/Data Scientist – Credit London, UK – Hybrid Up to £100,000 + Benefits About the Company We are working with a fast-growing fintech scaleup, who are on a mission to reshape access to financial services across underserved markets. With a strong focus on innovation, collaboration, and data-driven decision-making, the company is building … impactful financial products tailored to real customer needs. We’re looking for a Lead Decision Scientist, to lead the development, deployment, and ongoing optimisation of credit risk models. This is a high-impact position at the intersection of data science, risk, and business strategy. You’ll drive lending strategy, own the end-to-end modeling lifecycle, and guide … a growing team of analysts as we scale. This role is perfect for someone who thrives on experimentation, has a deep understanding of credit data, and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities Lead the design, development, and maintenance of credit risk and affordability models using bureau, open banking, and behavioural data Own the full model More ❯
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Senior Risk Data Scientist

City of London, London, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
ADLIB Recruitment | B Corp™
lead in developing complex financial risk models from the ground up. Hybrid role in London - minimum three days in the office per week. If you’re the kind of data scientist who doesn’t just tweak models but creates them from the ground up, this is your chance to make a real impact. We’re looking for a … commercially minded Senior Risk Modeller with a strong data science background to join a forward-thinking team shaping critical financial forecasts. In this role, you’ll take ownership of sophisticated models that help make major business decisions - from residual value forecasting to insurance pricing and economic capital. What you’ll be doing: It’s a role for someone … who thrives on building and enhancing models from scratch, who can bridge the gap between complex statistical techniques and clear, actionable insights for stakeholders. You’ll work closely with senior leaders, collaborate across functions, and have a direct hand in strategic projects, all while enjoying the flexibility of hybrid working and the rewards of a generous bonus scheme. You More ❯
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Senior Risk Data Scientist

London Area, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
ADLIB Recruitment | B Corp™
lead in developing complex financial risk models from the ground up. Hybrid role in London - minimum three days in the office per week. If you’re the kind of data scientist who doesn’t just tweak models but creates them from the ground up, this is your chance to make a real impact. We’re looking for a … commercially minded Senior Risk Modeller with a strong data science background to join a forward-thinking team shaping critical financial forecasts. In this role, you’ll take ownership of sophisticated models that help make major business decisions - from residual value forecasting to insurance pricing and economic capital. What you’ll be doing: It’s a role for someone … who thrives on building and enhancing models from scratch, who can bridge the gap between complex statistical techniques and clear, actionable insights for stakeholders. You’ll work closely with senior leaders, collaborate across functions, and have a direct hand in strategic projects, all while enjoying the flexibility of hybrid working and the rewards of a generous bonus scheme. You More ❯
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Senior Quantitative Data Scientist - Power Markets Optimisation

England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
GridBeyond
the purpose of our work. We are proud to contribute to a greener, cleaner world for everyone to live in. What’s this role about? We are seeking a Senior Quantitative Data Scientist with extensive expertise in the UK and Irish electricity markets to lead the creation of forecasting and optimisation models that underpin asset trading and … under uncertainty. Experience with linear or mixed-integer optimisation methods, ideally within an energy market context. Knowledge of probabilistic forecasting, scenario generation, and model back testing techniques. SQL and data handling skills; familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) is advantageous. Domain Knowledge: At least 3–5 years of experience working within UK and/or Irish power markets. Deep … Agility- We value agility and the willingness to embrace new ideas and technologies. Collaboration- We foster a culture of cooperation, communication, and shared knowledge. What do we offer: A senior technical position within a team leading in flexibility trading and asset optimisation. The chance to influence how flexible assets are valued and scheduled across energy and ancillary markets. Exposure More ❯
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Lead Data Scientist - Remote

Hermiston, Midlothian, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Exposed Solutions
into building the ML stack, partnered with leading universities, and trained models on millions of expert-tagged images. Now, they re scaling globally and need a world-class Lead Data Scientist to help push the boundaries of computer vision, video analysis, and multimodal LLMs while solving real-world challenges. Role Overview They are looking for an experienced Lead … Data Scientist to spearhead machine-learning initiatives, with particular focus on computer vision, large language models, and production ready ML pipelines in Azure. You will act as the technical lead for the team, setting direction, guiding best practices, and ensuring the successful delivery of high-impact AI solutions. Key Responsibilities Develop, train, and deploy computer vision models (object … evaluate, and productionise multi-modal LLMs for business applications. Drive experimentation and prototyping of advanced ML/AI techniques Provide technical direction, mentoring, and hands-on guidance to the data science team. Work with engineering, product, and business stakeholders to align ML strategy with business goals. Architect and productionise end-to-end ML pipelines on Azure, while ensuring scalability More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP 60,000 - 80,000 Annual
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Lead Data Scientist - Remote

Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Exposed Solutions
into building the ML stack, partnered with leading universities, and trained models on millions of expert-tagged images. Now, they’re scaling globally — and need a world-class Lead Data Scientist to help push the boundaries of computer vision, video analysis, and multimodal LLMs while solving real-world challenges. Role Overview They are looking for an experienced Lead … Data Scientist to spearhead machine-learning initiatives, with particular focus on computer vision, large language models, and production ready ML pipelines in Azure. You will act as the technical lead for the team, setting direction, guiding best practices, and ensuring the successful delivery of high-impact AI solutions. Key Responsibilities · Develop, train, and deploy computer vision models (object … evaluate, and productionise multi-modal LLMs for business applications. · Drive experimentation and prototyping of advanced ML/AI techniques · Provide technical direction, mentoring, and hands-on guidance to the data science team. · Work with engineering, product, and business stakeholders to align ML strategy with business goals. · Architect and productionise end-to-end ML pipelines on Azure, while ensuring scalability More ❯
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: £60,000 - £80,000 per annum
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Lead Data Scientist - Remote

London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Exposed Solutions
into building the ML stack, partnered with leading universities, and trained models on millions of expert-tagged images. Now, they’re scaling globally — and need a world-class Lead Data Scientist to help push the boundaries of computer vision, video analysis, and multimodal LLMs while solving real-world challenges. Role Overview They are looking for an experienced Lead … Data Scientist to spearhead machine-learning initiatives, with particular focus on computer vision, large language models, and production ready ML pipelines in Azure. You will act as the technical lead for the team, setting direction, guiding best practices, and ensuring the successful delivery of high-impact AI solutions. Key Responsibilities · Develop, train, and deploy computer vision models (object … evaluate, and productionise multi-modal LLMs for business applications. · Drive experimentation and prototyping of advanced ML/AI techniques · Provide technical direction, mentoring, and hands-on guidance to the data science team. · Work with engineering, product, and business stakeholders to align ML strategy with business goals. · Architect and productionise end-to-end ML pipelines on Azure, while ensuring scalability More ❯
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: £60,000 - £80,000 per annum
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Lead Data Scientist - Remote

EH12, Hermiston, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Exposed Solutions
into building the ML stack, partnered with leading universities, and trained models on millions of expert-tagged images. Now, they’re scaling globally — and need a world-class Lead Data Scientist to help push the boundaries of computer vision, video analysis, and multimodal LLMs while solving real-world challenges. Role Overview They are looking for an experienced Lead … Data Scientist to spearhead machine-learning initiatives, with particular focus on computer vision, large language models, and production ready ML pipelines in Azure. You will act as the technical lead for the team, setting direction, guiding best practices, and ensuring the successful delivery of high-impact AI solutions. Key Responsibilities · Develop, train, and deploy computer vision models (object … evaluate, and productionise multi-modal LLMs for business applications. · Drive experimentation and prototyping of advanced ML/AI techniques · Provide technical direction, mentoring, and hands-on guidance to the data science team. · Work with engineering, product, and business stakeholders to align ML strategy with business goals. · Architect and productionise end-to-end ML pipelines on Azure, while ensuring scalability More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £60000 - £80000/annum
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Lead Data Scientist

South East, United Kingdom
Anson Mccade
Lead Data Scientist £100000 GBP Onsite WORKING Location: Central London, Greater London - United Kingdom Type: Permanent Principal Consultant (PC) - Data Science - DV Cleared Location: London, Bristol, Manchester Clearance: MOD DV Principal Consultants set the vision and lead transformation. You'll define strategy, build trusted relationships with senior defence stakeholders, and lead high-performing teams delivering mission … critical data science solutions. Key Responsibilities Shape and deliver strategic data science programmes Lead client engagements and influence policy-level decisions Build internal capability and mentor future leaders Represent the consultancy at the forefront of defence innovation Requirements Active DV clearance 6+ years in data science, with leadership experience Deep understanding of defence data and secure More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
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Senior Data Scientist - Trading

London, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Field Energy
certified power traders, wearing multiple hats, and you will have a tangible impact shaping how we increase revenue. You will be working with people across the organisation: platform engineers, data scientists, the executive team, commercial operations, and more. This is an operational role and the candidate will need to be flexible regarding their working hours, and be in a … support Deploy and maintain real-time, mission-critical software Develop the ability to inform and/or override algorithmic decisions in volatile market conditions Present trading results to senior management Identify gaps in our trading strategy from backtests and competitor analysis, and improve and iterate on our trading strategies Drive the development of the product roadmap Skills, Knowledge & Expertise … you enjoy learning about new and complex topics and are able to pick them up quickly We are interested in candidates from a variety of backgrounds such as Trading, Data Science, Data Analytics, Operations Research or related fields, with a minimum of 3 years experience. Essential Skills Experience in the UK or European power markets Development and deployment More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Lead Data Scientist

City of London, London, United Kingdom
Harnham
Lead Data Scientist Up to £125,000 London (Hybrid, 2-3 days onsite per week) Company: This private equity and investment start-up are focused on streamlining and improving performance by reimagining value creation capabilities. They are utilising cutting-edge AI to generate performance insights on each aspect of the investment lifecycle. Responsibilities: Build machine learning predictive models … a fast-paced, collaborative environment. How to Apply: Please register your interest by sending your CV to Emily Burgess via the Apply link on this page. Keywords: Machine Learning, Data Science, start-up, Investment, Equity More ❯
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Lead Data Scientist

London Area, United Kingdom
Harnham
Lead Data Scientist Up to £125,000 London (Hybrid, 2-3 days onsite per week) Company: This private equity and investment start-up are focused on streamlining and improving performance by reimagining value creation capabilities. They are utilising cutting-edge AI to generate performance insights on each aspect of the investment lifecycle. Responsibilities: Build machine learning predictive models … a fast-paced, collaborative environment. How to Apply: Please register your interest by sending your CV to Emily Burgess via the Apply link on this page. Keywords: Machine Learning, Data Science, start-up, Investment, Equity More ❯
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Principal Data Scientist

City of London, London, United Kingdom
Harnham
Principal Data Scientist Up to £150,000 London (Hybrid, 2-3 days onsite per week) Company: This private equity and investment start-up are focused on streamlining and improving performance by reimagining value creation capabilities. They are utilising cutting-edge AI to generate performance insights on each aspect of the investment lifecycle. Responsibilities: Build machine learning predictive models … a fast-paced, collaborative environment. How to Apply: Please register your interest by sending your CV to Emily Burgess via the Apply link on this page. Keywords: Machine Learning, Data Science, start-up, Investment, Equity More ❯
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Senior Data Scientist
10th Percentile
£76,000
25th Percentile
£80,000
Median
£85,000
75th Percentile
£92,500
90th Percentile
£97,500