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Peaple Talent
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Job Description Head of Data Science | London (Hybrid)
| Financial Services Credit💳| up to £140,000 Peaple Talent have
partnered with one of the UKs most recognisable financial services
companies. They specialise in giving customers credit they need,
enhancing credit scores, and boosting financial health. Due to
exciting growth plans we are now looking for an experienced Head of
Data Science, to lead a team working on solving problems across
many aspects of a set of consumer lending products. This role will
be responsible for guiding and growing a team of data scientists,
driving the creation, implementation, and oversight of high-quality
models and statistical algorithms across the organisation. We are
looking for: - A number of years experience in a Data Science
leadership position - Track record of developing and coaching high
performance teams - Must come from a strong technical background,
being able to act hands on when needs be - Aptitude to embrace AI
and its potential for the business, helping to identify and deliver
AI projects across the business - A strong industry background
within Financial Services, working specifically in Credit, Risk or
Lending Institutions What's in it for you: 📍Location: London
(Hybrid) ⭐Annual discretionary bonus 💰Salary: up to £140,000
🤝Collaborative culture and great team support 📈Vast L&D
opportunities both internally and externally

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