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Data Science Jobs in London

The UK's financial and tech hub, home to a vast array of data science roles across industries.

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210
Salary range
£36k – £125k
Hiring companies
60
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London is the epicentre of the UK's data science ecosystem, boasting a diverse range of opportunities in finance, tech, healthcare, and more. Major financial institutions, tech scaleups, and research-heavy startups all vie for top data science talent, making it a dynamic and competitive market. The city's blend of established corporations and innovative startups ensures a rich variety of roles, from data analysts and business intelligence (BI) analysts to data scientists and statisticians. While many roles are based in central London, there is a growing trend towards hybrid and remote work, offering flexibility to professionals.

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£36k – £125k

Based on advertised midpoints across the 75 priced listings posted in the last 12 months. Base salary only.

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Senior Data Scientist

Lead high-impact AI projects in the defence sector, designing data science approaches and robust software architectures while mentoring junior team members and delivering bespoke, ethical AI solutions. Work across the full project lifecycle, from technical conception to client delivery, ensuring rigorous, measurable outcomes. Combine hands-on technical work with leadership and thought leadership in real-world, high-stakes environments.

Faculty AI London, United Kingdom
Remote Permanent Flexible Clearance Required
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Head of AI Assurance

Lead the development of a cutting-edge AI assurance proposition for financial and professional services, focusing on AI safety, regulatory alignment, and risk management. Define reusable frameworks, tools, and evaluation methodologies to support audit, compliance, and governance functions. Work closely with regulators, legal teams, and senior stakeholders to shape trusted, scalable AI adoption in high-stakes environments.

Faculty AI London, United Kingdom
On-site Permanent
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Senior Brand Designer, Experiential

This role focuses on translating Synthesia’s brand into global experiential environments, including trade shows, conferences, and customer events. The designer will lead end-to-end creation of physical and digital experiences, from concept to on-site execution, ensuring cohesive brand expression across spatial design, signage, digital content, and merchandise. Strong production discipline and cross-functional collaboration are central to the role.

Synthesia London, United Kingdom
Remote Permanent
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Head of EMEA Financial Services GTM

This role involves leading the go-to-market strategy for Databricks in the EMEA financial services sector, focusing on banking, capital markets, and insurance. The individual will shape vertical-specific growth initiatives, build executive relationships, and collaborate across sales, marketing, and product teams to scale solutions. Key activities include developing sales plays, driving customer acquisition, and positioning Databricks as a leader in data and AI for regulated financial institutions.

Databricks London, United Kingdom
Hybrid Permanent
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Delivery Solutions Architect

The Delivery Solutions Architect drives post-sale technical success for strategic customers on the Databricks platform, ensuring smooth onboarding, production readiness, and value realisation. This hybrid role combines technical leadership with commercial growth, coordinating across internal teams and customer stakeholders to accelerate use case adoption and resolve complex issues. The role focuses on execution planning, technical accountability, and driving platform consumption across data and AI workloads.

Databricks London, United Kingdom
Hybrid Permanent
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Engineering Manager (Growth)

Lead a high-impact engineering team focused on user acquisition, activation, and revenue growth through rapid experimentation and optimization of self-service and freemium product pathways. Drive technical direction and team development while working closely with product and data to improve conversion and user experience at scale. Operate in a fast-paced, outcome-driven environment with direct influence on core business metrics.

Synthesia London, United Kingdom
Remote Permanent
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Principal Machine Learning Engineer

Design and lead the architecture of large-scale AI systems for financial services clients, solving complex technical challenges across projects. Provide strategic technical direction and mentorship, ensuring robust, scalable, and innovative solutions are delivered. Work in a hybrid environment with a focus on responsible, high-impact AI deployment.

Faculty AI London, United Kingdom
Hybrid Permanent
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Principal Data Scientist

This role involves leading high-impact, technically complex AI projects for financial services clients, with a focus on Generative AI and agentic systems. The Principal Data Scientist will drive innovation through hands-on development, mentorship, and thought leadership, while shaping best practices and technical direction across the organisation. They will also contribute to client strategy and bid processes, ensuring responsible and effective deployment of AI solutions.

Faculty AI London, United Kingdom
Hybrid Permanent
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Roles hiring in London

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Data Scientist Jobs

£45k – £130k
23 open

Data Analyst Jobs

£29k – £180k
22 open

Senior Data Scientist Jobs

£71k – £130k
9 open

Business Intelligence Analyst Jobs

£50k – £60k
3 open

Quantitative Analyst Jobs

£80k – £500k
3 open

Product Analyst Jobs

£160k – £180k
1 open
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Hiring in London

London's data science job market is highly competitive, with a wide range of companies vying for top talent. Major financial institutions, tech scaleups, and research-heavy startups all offer exciting opportunities. The city's status as a global financial hub means that data science roles in finance are particularly prevalent, but there are also significant opportunities in tech and healthcare.

The trend towards hybrid and remote work has made London's data science jobs more accessible to a broader pool of candidates. This flexibility is particularly appealing to professionals who value a better work-life balance. However, the high cost of living in London remains a consideration for many.

FAQs

Common questions

  • Finance, tech, and healthcare are the primary industries hiring data scientists in London.

  • While many roles are based in central London, remote and hybrid work options are increasingly common.

  • Python, R, SQL, and machine learning frameworks like TensorFlow and PyTorch are widely used.

  • Salaries in London are generally higher due to the city's high cost of living and competitive job market. For specific salary ranges, refer to the salary section on this page.

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