Data Scientist in City of London

Job description

Data Scientist

Hybrid – London (3 days a week)

Up to £75,000 + Pension + Share Scheme

About the Role

We’re working with a professional services firm undergoing a major data transformation, now looking to bring on board their first in-house Data Scientist .

Reporting directly into the CFO, you’ll take the lead on developing and managing the firm’s data infrastructure, starting with the continued build-out and integration of their data lake. You’ll work on high-impact reporting and analytics projects, and long-term, deliver commercially focused data science solutions such as price optimisation and revenue forecasting.

This is a hands-on role in a people-first business, ideal for someone eager to take ownership, collaborate cross-functionally, and uncover opportunities to use data more effectively across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and manage data pipelines and infrastructure, including a developing data lake
• Support reporting projects and ongoing Power BI development
• Deliver commercial data science solutions (e.g., forecasting, optimisation)
• Integrate data from a variety of internal systems and tools
• Translate non-technical requirements into technical solutions
• Identify new opportunities for data-driven decision-making across the business

What We’re Looking For

• Strong data engineering skills (Python, SQL, Databricks)
• Experience delivering end-to-end data science and analytics projects
• Ability to communicate with non-technical stakeholders and work collaboratively
• Intellectually curious, self-motivated, and highly hands-on
• Comfortable working in a lean team and owning projects independently
• Willingness to learn tools like Power BI if not already experienced

Benefits

• 5% pension
• Company-wide share scheme (EBT)

Interview Process

1. Technical interview with data partner – project walkthrough and Q&A
2. In-person culture fit interview with senior leadership
3. Final stage with CEO, depending on availability

Please note: sponsorship is not available for this role.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Casual / Part Time Jobs

Published at

01-08-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English