Senior Data Scientist
12 Month contract initially + Extensions
Based: Hybrid - 3 days p/w onsite in Manchester
Rate - £480 - £580 p/d via Umbrella
We have a great opportunity with a world leading organisation where you will be provided with all of the support and development to succeed. A progressive organisation where you can really make a difference. We have a great opportunity for a Senior Data Scientist on a long term program of work.
Data Scientist with a proven track record of delivering measurable business value through analytics, data science, and data product development.
Key Responsibilities
- Combine strong technical expertise with excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and data storytelling skills.
- Translate complex analytical concepts into clear, actionable insights for non-technical audiences and senior stakeholders.
- Progressed through a Data Analytics and Visualisation background before moving into Data Science.
- Understand how to present insights, influence decision-making, and build compelling user experiences.
- Focus beyond being a purely technical modelling specialist.
- Comfortable operating across both analytics and data science disciplines.
- Build intuitive Power BI dashboards that act as the first stage of model productionisation before solutions are integrated into broader business workflows and operational processes.
Key Skills & Experience
- Data Science & Data Analytics
- Data Visualisation & Power BI, including AI-enabled Conversational Insights
- Data Product Development
- Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA) & Feature Engineering
- Model Development & Selection
- Model Validation & Governance
- Model Productionisation & Monitoring
- End-to-End Data Science Model Lifecycle Management
- Analytics Integration into Business Workflows & Operational Processes
Desirable skills/knowledge/experience
- Financial Services experience, particularly within Wealth Management, Asset Management, Banking, or FinTech, is highly desirable.
- Strong interest in investor behavior, client journeys, and how clients make investment decisions is beneficial.
- Exposure to AI-enabled solutions, Generative AI, or AI Engineering concepts is an advantage but not a core requirement.
This is an excellent opportunity on a great project of work, If you are looking for your next exciting opportunity, apply now for your CV to reach me directly, we will respond as soon as possible.
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A multiple award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over consecutive years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience.
Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.