Data Scientist at Funding Circle | GB | Rezi

Data Scientist at Funding Circle

Data Scientist

Funding Circle · GB

5 days ago

Data Scientist

Funding Circle · GB

5 days ago
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About the Role

You will play a key role in developing, implementing, and monitoring next-generation models, driving significant value for the business.

Responsibilities

  • Develop statistical and machine learning models for commercial lending products.
  • Deliver value through the optimization of current models and drive innovation by constantly seeking alternative data sources.
  • Communicate and present effectively, turning complex analysis into clearly articulated insights.
  • Proactively problem-solve, identifying and mitigating any risks, issues, or control weaknesses in your day-to-day work.
  • Actively experiment with various frameworks for model optimization.
  • Create cutting edge statistical and machine learning models.
  • Collaborate with data engineers, analysts, and business stakeholders.
  • Develop completely new models for expanding borrower products.
  • Redesign departmental workflows, using AI to automate complex tasks and drive operational efficiency.
  • Identify high-impact AI use cases and implement advanced prompting techniques to solve multi-layered business challenges.

Requirements

  • Hands-on exposure to Machine Learning and model building (via professional experience, internships, or extensive academic projects).
  • Strong working knowledge of Python and SQL, alongside a keen interest in learning to apply AI techniques to real-world data problems.
  • Strong problem-solving abilities using logical reasoning and analytical methods.
  • Passionate about Funding Circle’s values and mission to support businesses.

Skills

  • Machine Learning
  • Model building
  • Python
  • SQL
  • AI techniques
  • Statistical models
  • Optimization
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Experimentation
  • Advanced prompting techniques

Location

  • London

Work Type

  • Hybrid
  • 3 days in the office

Experience Level

  • Recent graduate

Education Level

  • Bachelors, Masters or PhD in a quantitative field or STEM-related subject (Mathematics, Finance, Economics, Physics, Engineering, etc.)

Salary/Compensations

  • Competitive Salary

Benefits

  • Benefit allowance
  • Private medical and dental
  • Health assessments
  • Access to a digital GP
  • Life assurance
  • Share schemes
  • Financial coaching
  • Dedicated annual learning allowance
  • Electric car scheme
  • Cycle-to-work schemes
  • Season ticket loans
  • Award-winning parental leave policies
  • Fertility treatments support
  • Subsidised Just Eat lunches

About the Company

  • We’re on a mission to back the UK’s small businesses like no one else.
  • Small businesses are the backbone of the economy, and we’re here to help them win.
  • We’ve built a platform that uses clever data to get them the funding they need in minutes, not weeks.
  • At Funding Circle, we have the restless energy of a fintech start-up with the stability of a public company.
  • It’s a unique mix that gives Circlers the autonomy to take ownership and the scale to make an impact that truly counts.
  • We’re a high-performing team that chooses to lift each other up.
  • We challenge, we champion, and we have each other’s backs - because we know that when we stand together, we move faster and build better.
  • Last year alone, the businesses on our platform generated £7.2bn for the UK economy.
  • We’re building a place where everyone truly feels they belong.

Equal Opportunity

  • Even if your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement, we'd still love to hear from you.