Lead Data Scientist - FinCrime

Lead Data Scientist - FinCrime

Full-Time 95000 - 120000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Sivara GmbH

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead data projects tackling financial crime and fraud, analysing trends and risks.
  • Company: Specialist consultancy in financial services with a collaborative team culture.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, ongoing training, and clear progression opportunities.
  • Other info: Join a high-performing team and influence how data manages risk across various projects.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact in the fight against financial crime while developing your skills.
  • Qualifications: Strong background in data science and experience in financial services or fraud domains.

The predicted salary is between 95000 - 120000 £ per year.

Salary: £95,000 - 120,000 per year

Requirements:

  • Strong background in data, analytics, or data science.
  • Experience working within financial services, risk, or fraud-related domains.
  • Ability to work with stakeholders and communicate insights effectively.
  • Experience with modern data tools and technologies.
  • Ability to combine analytical capability with stakeholder engagement.
  • Preferred experience leading projects end-to-end in a consultative or client-facing environment.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead data-focused projects across financial crime and fraud.
  • Analyse large datasets to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
  • Support the design and improvement of monitoring and detection processes.
  • Work closely with business and technical stakeholders to deliver solutions.
  • Translate data insights into clear, actionable recommendations.
  • Support junior team members and contribute to overall project delivery.
  • Contribute to broader initiatives across the business where relevant.

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We are a growing, specialist consultancy within the financial services space, working with organisations across banking, fintech, and payments. We offer a high-performing and collaborative team environment, a mix of hands-on data work and strategic input, and the opportunity to influence how data is used to manage risk. This role is based in London with hybrid working, typically 2-3 days per week in the office, and comes with a competitive salary of £95,000 to £120,000 plus bonus and benefits, ongoing training and development, clear progression opportunities, and exposure to a range of projects and clients.

Lead Data Scientist - FinCrime employer: Sivara GmbH

As a leading specialist consultancy in the financial services sector, we pride ourselves on fostering a high-performing and collaborative work culture that empowers our employees to thrive. With a focus on ongoing training and development, clear progression opportunities, and the chance to work on diverse projects across banking, fintech, and payments, we offer a rewarding environment for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the field of data science. Our London-based office supports a hybrid working model, ensuring a balanced approach to work and life.

Sivara GmbH

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