Senior Data Scientist

Compare the Market
City of London
1 month ago
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Join Compare the Market as a Senior Data Scientist and help make financial decision making a breeze for millions.


Function: Data Location: Hybrid, London office


At Compare the Market, we’re a purpose-driven business powered by tech and AI. We build high-performing, results-driven teams with the skills, mindset, and ambition to deliver outcomes at pace. Every role here drives our mission forward, and we create an environment where you can bring your authentic self, grow your career, and see the direct impact of your work on our customers.


We’re looking for ambitious, curious thinkers who thrive in a fast-moving, high-impact environment. If you love accountability, embrace challenge, and want to make a real difference, you’ll fit right in.


Job Responsibilities

  • Build strong cross-team relationships and work collaboratively to identify, scope and plan Data Science initiatives
  • Manage the delivery of large initiatives from ideation to production, ensuring business goals are met
  • Act as a technical subject matter expert for the application of Data Science within CTM
  • Provide support and mentoring to more junior members of the team (including line and workload management)
  • Work with the Data Science Manager to identify new and innovative ways to improve the quality and impact of Data Science within CTM
  • Proactively share knowledge and ideas across the wider team, contributing to a collaborative and dynamic culture
  • Develop and champion a data-driven culture
  • Ensure findings/recommendations have maximum impact through clear communication and effective data storytelling
  • Work with the wider Data team to leverage the team’s full range of capabilities to maximum effect
  • Innovate and drive improvements to Compare the Market data by contributing new ideas toward improving current solutions, processes and unsolved business problems, feeding into our data strategy agenda and roadmap

Qualifications & Experience

  • Proven track record of delivering commercial outcomes from the application of machine learning and advanced analytics
  • Experience of working end-to-end and putting models into production
  • Proficiency in Python coding and a wide experience of applying a range of machine learning techniques
  • A deep knowledge of statistical techniques
  • Experience using SQL to analyze and extract data
  • Great storyteller with strong data visualization skills
  • Experience working with and knowledge of modern data architectures, infrastructure, and tools
  • Great stakeholder management skills
  • Highly collaborative working style
  • Experience mentoring junior members

Why Compare the Market?

We’re a business built for pace and performance. Here, you’ll be encouraged to think differently, act boldly, and deliver brilliantly in a culture that values results and rewards progress.


We believe diverse teams make better decisions, and we’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels empowered to grow, contribute, and thrive.


If you’re ready to stretch yourself, raise the bar, and grow with a team that’s serious about performance, innovation, and purpose, we’d love to hear from you.


Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level


Employment Type

Full‑time


Job Function

Engineering and Information Technology


Industries

Software Development


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