Hybrid Lead Data Scientist

at Financial Conduct Authority

• Job title: Lead Data Scientist
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: £59,100 - £88,100 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Python
• Location requirements: Hybrid, London, United Kingdom

About the role

• Lead Data Scientist applying advanced analytics to combat financial crime at FCA. Guiding a team of data scientists and collaborating with partners to drive strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Support and guide a team of data scientists through thoughtful mentorship, regular feedback and career development conversations that nurture individual growth
• Cultivate a collaborative and curious team environment by encouraging exploration of new tools, techniques and approaches in data science
• Build strong relationships with internal partners to co-design data science projects that reflect regulatory priorities and contribute meaningfully to strategic goals
• Take a proactive role in shaping and leading initiatives within the Enforcement & Financial Crime Data Science Unit, helping drive progress on impactful programmes
• Work closely with data engineering and governance colleagues to ensure data pipelines are secure, scalable and designed to meet evolving needs
• Champion excellence in data science by promoting best practices, conducting supportive code reviews and contributing to efforts that enhance financial crime detection and enforcement

Requirements

• Experience in Python, R or other object-oriented languages, applying diverse data science techniques
• Experience of leading key workstreams within complex, cross-functional projects, collaborating with stakeholders and ensuring appropriate resourcing to deliver outcomes
• Experience of collaborating with data engineering and governance teams to maintain and optimise data pipelines
• Skilled in designing and delivering analytics projects using large, structured and unstructured datasets
• Effective collaboration with technical and non-technical stakeholders to develop solutions
• Experience in project leadership, managing, mentoring and developing junior data scientists
• Clear communication of insights to stakeholders

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Hybrid model with up to 60% remote work
• Non-contributory pension (8–12% depending on age) and life assurance at eight times your salary
• Private healthcare with Bupa, income protection, and 24/7 Employee Assistance
• 35 hours of paid volunteering annually
• A flexible benefits scheme designed around your lifestyle