Senior Data Scientist - Financial Services

About Capco
Capco is global technology and business consultancy with a focus on the financial services sector.We are passionate about helping our clients succeed in an ever-changing industry, combining innovative thinking with unique expert know-how. The solutions we offer our customers every day are as diverse as our employees.What we’re looking for
As part of our on-going global expansion strategy, we are currently hiring Senior Data Scientists as Capco continues to grow it''s UK Data Practice in our London office.The Senior Data Scientist should be experienced in using statistical, algorithmic, mining and/or visualisation techniques to address complex business problems. You will be an SME on data science / ML solutions and use case development.The successful candidate will advise the Data Scientists and Engineers on technical requirements around the model design, model architecture, model calibration, solution design, and solutions output In addition to this, they will be expected to leverage their expertise to train and grow Data Scientists at a range of experience levels.Responsibilities
Develop prototype and proof of concept solutions making use of cutting-edge AI, machine learning and statistical approaches to solve real-world and business problemsTechnically lead multiple pods of data science and engineers to develop solutions from a business problem into POCs, MVPs, or fully-fledged solutions while collaborating closely with domain experts.Help transition from development environment to productionAct as a subject matter expert in data science and machine learning and coach other data scientistsEssential skills
Hands-on experience in building and implementing data science and machine learning solutions to tackle business problemsComfort with rapid prototyping and disciplined software development processesExperience with Python, ML libraries (e.g. spaCy, NumPy, SciPy, Transformers, etc.)data tools and technologies (Spark, Hadoop, Hive, Redshift, SQL), and toolkits for ML and deep learning (SparkML, Tensorflow, Keras)Demonstrated ability to work on multi-disciplinary teams with diverse skillsetsDeploying machine learning models and systems to production (DevOps, MLOps, CI/CD)Experience of working in cloud environments (Azure, GCP, AWS)You are also expected to have
Excellent leadership skillsAble to articulate complex data science concepts to both technical and non-technical audiencesBanking and/or Financial Services experience.Entries into Kaggle CompetitionsCreativity, resourcefulness and a collaborative spiritData at Capco
Capco’s global Data Practice of 800+ practitioners are an established team of data strategists, analysts, scientists, architects, and engineers who help client teams harness the power of data to drive insight, optimise performance, and commercialise data opportunities. We enable financial institutions to become data-driven by helping transform their understanding, and use of data to derive value. We translate strategy into action – designing, implementing, and mobilising innovative data capabilities with a focus on efficiency and scalability, and partnering with leading vendors and industry bodies.Collaboration, enthusiasm, and encouragement are key in ensuring we maintain our culture through working in an environment where clients become colleagues. We are looking for a candidate who will empower the team, drive high standards, grow the capability, and deliver customer focused outcomes.Our clients and peers have voted us as the A-Team Best Consultancy in Data Management in consecutive years, valuing our ability to identify and develop top data talent. In addition to this, we have proudly won both the Best Consultancy (2022) in the British Banking Awards and the Best ESG Data and Technology Consultancy as part of the annual ESG Insight Awards.Why join Capco?
You will work on engaging projects with some of the largest banks in the world, on projects that will transform the financial services industry.We offer
A work culture focused on innovation and creating lasting value for our clients and employeesOngoing learning opportunities to help you acquire new skills or deepen existing expertiseA flat, non-hierarchical structure that will enable you to work with senior partners and directly with clientsA diverse, inclusive, meritocratic cultureEnhanced and competitive family friendly benefits, including maternity / adoption / shared parental leave and paid leave for sickness, pregnancy loss, fertility treatment, menopause and bereavement.Seniority level
Mid-Senior levelEmployment type
Full-timeJob function
Information TechnologyIndustries
Financial Services, Business Consulting and Services, and IT Services and IT Consulting
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