Senior Data Scientist
- Use sophisticated statistical and machine learning techniques to identify new trends and relationships in data.
- Create high-quality project plans to help shape the future of the team.
- Harvest, wrangle and prototype new data sources internally and external to NewDay to create new value for NewDay and our customers.
- Provide quality and detailed data science outputs, sharing and following up with as much detail as appropriate or requested by senior managers.
- Develop knowledge of all relevant data resources within NewDay and in the wider Credit Industry.
- Governance: support the models throughout their lifecycle from conception, development, implementation, testing and monitoring, with the required level of documentation to follow internal procedures and standards.
- University degree in a highly analytical discipline (data science, mathematics, physics, economics, and similar disciplines).
- Demonstrated experience designing, building and assisting in the deployment and monitoring of a diverse range of ML models in real-world business settings.
- Strong proficiency creating models in Python and a solid understanding of SQL for data extraction, transformation and analysis.
- Ability to present sophisticated and detailed findings clearly, adapting the level of detail to the audience, paired with strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
- Previous experience leading and mentoring others-either formal or informal-showing a willingness to support growth and development.
- Experience in proactively engaging with business stakeholders to scope and define projects.
- Knowledge of version control systems, particularly Git, with experience managing codebases and collaborating in team environments.
- Nice to haves: experience with one or more of credit risk, collections risk, affordability, IFRS9 and customer credit behaviours models.
- Be self-motivated and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where priorities evolve.
- Have a strong sense of accountability and ownership, with great organisational, planning and time management skills.
- Have great team spirit, supporting team and colleagues on tasks big and small.
- Enthusiasm for exploring emerging/existing areas of ML, with a drive to bring fresh, innovative ideas and approaches into the business.
- You are a relentlessly positive person; you see opportunities not issues
- Naturally curious
- Self-starter who can resolve ambiguity and plot a path forward
- Self-reflective, with the drive to continuously find opportunities for improvement
- Superb communicator who can flex your style according to the needs of the audience
- Good attention to detail
- Able to empathise with team-members and business partners
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