Lead Data Scientist\n Contract Type: Permanent\n\nNottingham - Full time office (Please only apply for this role if you can work full time 5 days a week in Nottingham)\n Salary: 50k-60k\n\nMonday to Friday core office hours\n\nWe are recruiting a Lead Data Scientist on behalf of a fast-growing financial services organisation. This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking team focused on driving innovation across the full customer lifecycle using advanced data science and machine learning techniques.\n\nAbout the Role:\n\nAs a Lead Data Scientist, you will play a pivotal role in developing and enhancing data-driven solutions across fraud prevention, marketing strategy, credit risk, and customer management. You'll have the opportunity to shape the direction of data science initiatives and work with a highly skilled team to implement autonomous decision frameworks, predictive modelling, and advanced analytics.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n\nOwn and develop predictive models to improve customer outcomes across multiple business domains.\nLead model deployment and policy setting to enhance autonomous decisioning.\nDesign and implement test-and-learn strategies that influence key business decisions.\nDeliver actionable insights through structured analysis and clear communication.\nContinuously seek and identify opportunities for process improvement through data.

\n\nKey Skills & Experience:\n\nProven experience delivering end-to-end data science solutions in a commercial environment.\nStrong technical expertise in predictive modelling, machine learning, and AI.\nProficient in R, Python, SQL, and familiar with visualisation tools like Power BI.\nExcellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.\nExperience in applying Gen AI tools or techniques is highly desirable.\nEducated to degree level (2:1 or above) in a numerical discipline. \n\nWhat You'll Bring:\n\nA proactive, self-motivated approach to solving real-world business problems.\nThe ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team of ~5.\nA high level of discretion and professionalism when handling sensitive data.\nA mindset focused on innovation, continuous learning, and delivering outcomes.Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.\n\nTate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.\n\nTate is committed to promoting equal opportunities.

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