Data Scientist

Associate Partner – Technology, Product & Data | Private Equity Value Creation

The Siena Partnership is working with a Financial Services provider seeking an experienced Data Scientist to support and enhance AI-driven solutions across the business on a 6-month contract.

This role sits within the central Data & Analytics function and reports to the Director of Data.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, optimise, and enhance existing AI/ML and agentic AI models developed by third-party vendors
• Ensure models are robust, scalable, well-documented, and aligned with regulatory requirements
• Support knowledge transfer and help build a permanent in-house data science capability
• Work closely with technology teams, business stakeholders, and senior leadership

Requirements

• Strong hands‑on experience with Python and ML frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow, scikit‑learn)
• Experience with LLMs, prompt engineering, and agentic AI frameworks
• Understanding of data pipelines, cloud environments, and model governance
• Background in financial services or asset management preferred
• Confident communicator able to explain complex concepts to non‑technical audiences

Seniority Level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

• Contract

Job Function

• Finance and Engineering

Industries

• Financial Services
• Data Infrastructure and Analytics

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