Data Scientist - Model Developer / Statistician

We're seeking a Data Scientist - Model Developer / Statistician to join our team in Nottingham. As a Data Scientist, you will focus on developing and maintaining machine learning and AI solutions to solve business problems and deliver actionable insights.

The role will primarily focus on critical business challenges in underwriting; developing and maintaining the models used to make customer lending decisions. You will explore and evaluate data using advanced feature generation and categorisation techniques, consult on complex statistical test design, and use a combination of business acumen, coding, and statistical skills to navigate large amounts of data and extract actionable solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain models used by key underwriting programs
• Explore and evaluate data using advanced feature generation and categorisation techniques
• Consult on complex statistical test design
• Use business acumen, coding, and statistical skills to navigate large amounts of data and extract actionable solutions

Requirements:

• Strong understanding of probability, statistics, machine learning, feature extraction, and large data set manipulation
• Familiarity with Open Banking or Credit Bureau data
• Experience in producing reliable and maintainable code in Python
• Experience of Model Risk Management; technical documentation, coding best practices, validation, and ongoing monitoring
• Natural curiosity and proactive engagement with all areas of the business
• Ability to communicate findings to a diverse business-focused audience

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• High performers strong and diverse career progression
• Immediate access to core benefits including pension scheme, bonus, generous holiday entitlement, and private medical insurance
• Flexible benefits available including season-ticket loans, cycle to work scheme, and enhanced parental leave
• Open-plan workspaces and accessible facilities designed to inspire and support you