Lead Data Scientist - Banking

A fast-growing fintech scale-up is looking for a Lead Data Scientist to drive data-led decision-making across credit risk and pricing, lead a small team, and play a key role in shaping their AI strategy. Lead and mentor a team of two data scientists Support development of credit risk and pricing models Perform ad hoc analysis and advise stakeholders across Credit Risk, Pricing, Product, and Engineering Assess and shape the company’s approach to AI Background in lending or pricing data science, as well as more broad modelling experience Prior experience leading or mentoring data scientists Proficiency in Python Hybrid working: 3–4 days per week in the London office You’ll report to the Head of Data and collaborate closely with senior leadership, including the CEO, in a business that values transparency, smart data use, and responsible innovation in lending.