Fintech Lead Data Scientist

1 month ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom The Pensions Regulator Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Data Scientist to join our team at The Pensions Regulator. As a key member of our Data, Digital and Technology function, you will play a critical role in driving our data science vision and leading our team of Data Scientists.

As a Lead Data Scientist, you will be responsible for combining advanced analytical capability with IT/software skills, maths and statistics knowledge, to drive and develop business operations on a data-led trajectory. You will have the opportunity to lead and craft the data science vision at TPR, driving innovation and discovering opportunities to continuously improve business adoption of data science-supported products.

You will need to be confident working closely with senior technical and non-technical leaders and be able to play a prominent leadership role across TPR, representing the analytical community.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and craft the data science vision at TPR
  • Drive innovation and discover opportunities to continuously improve business adoption of data science-supported products
  • Play a key role in TPR's analytical community, supporting recruitment strategies and career development
  • Contribute to the strategic direction of Data, Analytics, and Digital functions

Requirements:

  • Strong academic background or equivalent professional experience in a highly numerate subject (e.g. data science, computer science, statistics, mathematics, physics)
  • Experience leading data science or advanced analytical teams within a commercial, government, or regulatory environment
  • Demonstrated track record of designing, developing, and implementing data science-led interventions that have improved business performance
  • Ability to develop clear and actionable data science objectives from complex business requirements
  • Demonstrable knowledge of data science techniques and approaches (both theory and practice), including AI and Machine Learning
  • Proficiency with IT tools and software, including R or Python, Azure (or similar), and Microsoft Power BI (or similar)

What We Offer:

  • Civil Service Pension arrangements
  • Discretionary bonus arrangements
  • Access to performance-related pay progression
  • 25 days annual leave provision
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Development opportunities
  • Enhanced parental leave arrangements
  • A free employee assistance programme

About Us:

The Pensions Regulator is an inclusive employer and offers equal opportunities regardless of an individual's age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. We are committed to the recruitment, employment, retention, and development of people with disabilities and to improving their employment opportunities.

We operate a hybrid working model, with regular attendance in our Brighton office to connect with colleagues across the business. We are an Disability Confident employer and offer equal opportunities regardless of an individual's age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

How to Apply:

If you have any queries about this role, or if you have a disability and wish to request a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, please email recruitmentteam@tpr.gov.uk.



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