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Lead Data Scientist - FinCrime
Data Idols —London
- £95,000 - £120,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Financial services
Lead Data Scientist
Monzo —London
- £95,000 - £130,000 a year
- Part-time
- Remote
- Flexible schedule
Lead Data Scientist
Data Idols —London
- £85,000 - £95,000 a year
- Machine learning
- Python
15h
Lead Data Scientist — Global Football Metrics
Hudl —London
- £76,000 - £127,000 a year
- Remote
- Machine learning
- Python
- Employee assistance programme
Lead Data Scientist
Standard Life —Edinburgh
- Up to £75,000 a year
- Azure
- SQL
- Machine learning
- Annual leave
Lead Data Scientist - Fraud Prevention
Wise Australia Investments —London
- £96,000 - £127,000 a year
- Java
- Presentation skills
- Machine learning
Data Scientist Lead
JPMorganChase —London
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Master's degree
- Analysis skills
Lead Data Scientist
Hiscox —London
- Full-time
- Management
- Master's degree
- SQL
Staff Data Scientist - Fraud
Wise Australia Investments —London
- £115,000 - £150,000 a year
- Machine learning
Lead Data Scientist
The AA —Cheadle
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Machine learning
- Travel
- Mentoring
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
5d
Lead Data Scientist (Model Developer) / Deep Learning Practitioner
Capital One UK —Nottingham
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- SQL
- Machine learning
- Mentoring
- Work from home
Lead Data Scientist - Marketing
Wise Australia Investments —London
- £90,500 - £127,000 a year
13d
Lead Data Scientist
Faculty —London
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Project management
- Machine learning
- Travel
- Annual leave
Lead Data Scientist
Capgemini —Birmingham
- Doctoral degree
- Master's degree
- SQL
7d
Staff Data Scientist
Data Idols —London
- £120,000 - £140,000 a year
- SQL
- Communication skills
- Python
Lead Data Scientist
DLA Piper —London
- Azure
- Master's degree
- SQL
Lead Data Scientist
AWTG —London
- Machine learning
- Mentoring
- AI
Lead Data Scientist (Non-Lending)
Lendable —London
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- SQL
- Machine learning
- Referral programme
Lead Data Scientist
Informed Solutions —London
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Azure
- Doctoral degree
- Master's degree
- Gym membership
- Referral programme
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Lead Data Scientist - Contact Automation
Wise Australia Investments —London
- £96,000 - £127,000 a year
- Java
- Master's degree
- SQL

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Lead Data Scientist - FinCrime

Data Idols
London

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Job details

Permanent
£95,000 - £120,000 a year

Qualifications

Analysis skills
Financial services
Data science

Full job description

Lead Data Scientist – Financial Crime

Salary: £95,000 – £120,000 + bonus + benefits

Location: London (Hybrid – 2-3 days per week)

We are currently looking for a Lead Data Scientist to join a growing, specialist consultancy within the financial services space.

This role sits within a high-performing and collaborative team, supporting a range of organisations across banking, fintech, and payments. As a Lead Data Scientist, you will work closely with senior stakeholders to deliver data-led solutions focused on risk, fraud, and financial crime.

The Lead Data Scientist will play a key role in leading projects end-to-end, combining strong analytical capability with stakeholder engagement. This is an important hire for the business as they continue to expand their data offering and support clients with increasingly complex challenges.

The Opportunity

This role offers a blend of hands-on data work and strategic input, ideal for someone looking to move into a more consultative environment while remaining close to the technology.

You will be responsible for:

Leading data-focused projects across financial crime and fraud
Analysing large datasets to identify trends, risks, and opportunities
Supporting the design and improvement of monitoring and detection processes
Working closely with business and technical stakeholders to deliver solutions
Translating data insights into clear, actionable recommendations
Supporting junior team members and contributing to overall project delivery
Contributing to broader initiatives across the business where relevant

What sets this apart:

A mix of data science, analytics, and stakeholder engagement
Exposure to a variety of clients and challenges
Opportunity to influence how data is used to manage risk
A pathway into a more strategic and advisory-led role

What’s in it for you?

Competitive salary (£95,000 – £120,000) + bonus
Hybrid working
Ongoing training and development
Clear progression opportunities
Exposure to a range of projects and clients
Supportive and collaborative team environment

Skills and Experience

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 working with modern data tools and technologies

If you would like to be considered for the Lead Data Scientist Role, please apply below with your CV.

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