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Data Science Manager

Employer
Confidential
Location
London
Salary
85000.00 - 95000.00 GBP Annual
Closing date
15 Dec 2021

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Employer Sector
Technology, ICT & Telecoms
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Travel
None
Job Type
Data Science
The Senior Data Science Manager will be a key contributor to the Credit Data Science team. Over the past two years, our client have built the team and framework to produce powerful predictive modelling solutions for all aspects of the customer journey using modern data science methodologies and multiple sources of data, building on the great foundation of expert insight into credit risk behaviours.

The 12-strong team of data science managers and data scientists is made of up of several backgrounds and profiles, covering two main skill sets: decision science ('traditional' sector-specific credit risk modelling) and data science (machine learning and sophisticated statistical methods).

Your Skills and Experience

* Proven track record of managing Data Science teams in a professional setting

* Proven track record of managing projects (timescales, delegation, progress tracking, managing expectations)

* Ample practical experience and detailed understanding of a broad spectrum of ML & data science techniques

* Demonstrated ability to research, adapt or create data science methods to specific problems

* Demonstrated ability to recommend the best delivery vs. innovation trade-offs in data science proposals, with constant focus on successful business outcomes and timelines

* Knowledge of Python, modelling and analysis tools for data analysis and modelling, acquired through hands-on experience in a professional context

* Excellent stakeholder management and relationship building skills

* Fact-based and data-driven approach, clear articulation of ideas both verbally and in documents

* Excellent presentation skills, compelling storytelling adapted to the level and technical depth of audiences

* Experience with Reinforcement Learning approaches, operational research or optimisation a definite plus

Your Personal Attributes

* Self starter, eager to continuously improve own skills and team's

* Personable, maintaining consistent focus on positive team atmosphere and colleague well-being

* Strong sense of accountability and ownership of outputs

* Passionate about modelling and techniques to drive value from data

* Ability to build strong and effective working relationships

* Ability to embrace company culture and embed into day-to-day interactions

* Great team spirit! Happy to support team and colleagues on tasks big or small

* Patient and able to deal with healthy pressures of a fast-paced environment

Inclusion

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We want all our colleagues to feel able to bring their whole selves to work. We will not discriminate on the basis of age, physical or mental disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, and ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable adjustments to participate in the application and interview process

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