Graduate Data Scientist

Kings Hill
8 months ago
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Data Science Graduate Scheme

Our client, a leading business in the Financial Services industry is seeking a Graduate Data Scientist to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis.

Due to growth our client is looking to expand their team, adding a candidate with a minimum of a 2:1 degree in Computer Science (or relevant Data Science / AI degree) as a Graduate Data Scientist.

The ideal candidate will proactive, keen to learn and have a fundamental understanding of programming languages whilst being an analytical thinker.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Work alongside the rest of the data team to build clean and robust data pipelines

  • Develop and test machine learning models to assist in making business decisions

  • Carry out adhoc data requests when required

  • Organise the data and model outputs in a format that is readable and understandable for presentation to senior management

    Key Experience:

  • Strong academic background with a minimum 2:1 Degree in Computer Science (or similar)

  • Strong numerical background with a knowledge of key statistical principles – eg Bayesian and frequentist statistics

  • Experience with multiple programming languages including SQL and Python

  • Familiarity with large language models

  • Understanding of ML algorithms

    This is an excellent opportunity for a Computer Science Graduate to join a thriving business as a Graduate Data Scientist who are leaders within the Financial Services industry.

    CVs are being reviewed, soi please apply now for immediate consideration

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