Head Of Data Science

HEAD OF DATA SCIENCE£120,000 - £140,000LONDONA fast-growing fintech lender is seeking a high-calibre Head of Data Science to lead their data-driven strategies across credit scoring, fraud prevention, and collections. This senior leadership role offers the chance to shape a next-generation lending platform in a high-growth environment backed by over £100m in funding.THE COMPANYThis fintech is revolutionising the industry by embedding intelligent lending solutions into the customer journey. Backed by tier-one investors and experiencing rapid growth, they combine AI-powered credit assessment with a modern, mission-driven approach to lending. THE ROLEAs Head of Data Science, your day-to-day responsibilities include but are not limited to:Leading credit, fraud, and collections analytics across the credit lifecycleDesigning scalable data science models to improve lending performanceEnhancing acceptance rates while maintaining strong credit qualityDeveloping fraud detection techniques using cutting-edge algorithmsOwning collections strategy and driving recovery improvementsCollaborating with teams across product, risk, operations, and complianceSKILLS AND EXPERIENCE5+ years in data science or credit analytics in a financial service or fintech environmentStrong background in credit risk and fraud strategyExperience with responsible lending regulationsProficiency in Python, SQL, and modern statistical/machine learning methodsExperience building and deploying decisioning frameworksComfortable working across multiple analytical domains and teamsTHE BENEFITS£120,000+ base salaryEquity/options packagePrivate medical insuranceModern office with hybrid working modelHOW TO APPLYPlease register your interest by sending your CV to Dominic through the ‘Apply’ link