Hybrid Junior Data Scientist

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About the role

  • Junior Data Scientist in the UK Loans team at Lendable focusing on pricing and credit optimisation. Collaborating with credit and product teams to enhance data science practices.

Responsibilities

  • You will be working in the UK Loans team at Lendable and will work on projects related to pricing, funnel and credit optimisation in collaboration with the credit and product teams.
  • Work in a small, high-impact team where you will be mentored to solve complex analytical problems, eventually taking ownership of your own models.
  • Be resourceful to solve problems and find smarter solutions than the status quo.
  • Work closely with other members of the team that will support developing your technical expertise and domain knowledge.
  • Learn the domain of products that Lendable serves, understanding the data that informs strategy and modelling is essential to being able to successfully contribute value.
  • Research and propose improvements to our existing strategies and modelling methodology.
  • Clearly communicate results to stakeholders through verbal and written communication.
  • Share ideas with the wider team, learn from and contribute to the body of knowledge.

Requirements

  • Experience using Python (pandas, numpy, scikit-learn) and SQL
  • Theoretical understanding of core ML techniques and statistical principles
  • Confident communicator and contributes effectively within a team environment
  • Self-driven and willing to take ownership of specific tasks and analyses
  • Interest in Data Engineering
  • Exposure to credit risk or financial datasets
  • Prior experience with financial modelling

Benefits

  • Best-in-class compensation, including equity.
  • You can work from home every Monday and Friday if you wish - on the other days, those based in the UK come together IRL at our Shoreditch office in London to be together, build and exchange ideas.
  • Enjoy a fully stocked kitchen with everything you need to whip up breakfast, lunch, snacks, and drinks in the office every Tuesday-Thursday.
  • We care for our Lendies’ well-being both physically and mentally, so we offer coverage when it comes to private health insurance.
  • We're an equal-opportunity employer and are looking to make Lendable the most inclusive and open workspace in London.

Job title

Junior Data Scientist

Job type

Experience level

Junior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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