Rate: £825 per day, Inside IR35 Contract length: 12 months, rolling contract Location: London W1 Working arrangement: Hybrid, with a minimum of three days per week in the London office A boutique investment bank in London is hiring a hands-on Data Scientist at VP level to build AI and modelling products for its bankers. You will work within a small team, developing solutions that go into production and support live M&A and advisory deals. M&A experience is essential. You must understand the deal environment and be able to translate bankers’ requirements into practical AI and modelling solutions. What you will be doing: * Building generative AI and machine learning products end to end, from prototype through to production. * Applying LLMs and NLP to real M&A and advisory problems. * Developing statistical and predictive models, from framing the question through to deployment. * Writing production-quality Python, taking ownership of your code and working closely with engineering. * Working directly with senior bankers and explaining your models, assumptions and reasoning clearly to non-technical stakeholders. What we are looking for: * Demonstrable M&A experience, alongside a strong understanding of investment banking and advisory workflows. * Strong hands-on experience in data science, AI and statistical modelling. * Excellent Python skills and experience delivering models and AI products into production. * Practical experience with generative AI, LLMs and NLP. * The ability to explain your technical choices, evaluate model performance and demonstrate the impact of your work. * Experience building platforms or products, with clear ownership of delivery. * Confidence working with senior stakeholders in a demanding deal environment. * Availability to attend the London W1 office at least three days per week. Interview process: Includes a live coding exercise, so you will need to be comfortable writing code and explaining your approach during the interview. To apply, please submit your CV, highlighting your M&A experience and the AI or modelling products you have delivered into production. Bowers Partnership is acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy
Data Scientist, VP (AI and Modelling) – Contract employer: Bowers Partnership
Bowers Partnership is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises collaboration and innovation in the heart of London. Employees benefit from a hybrid working model, extensive professional development opportunities, and a commitment to fostering meaningful relationships within the investment banking sector. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking team that values your contributions and supports your growth in a vibrant city.
