Head of Data Science

Head of Data Science Hybrid (London) Up to £130k per year. I'm working with a well known financial institution to find an exceptional Head of Data Science to lead and scale their data science function. Key Responsibilities: Build, mentor, and lead a high-caliber data science team. Define and execute the data science roadmap in alignment with business objectives. Present analysis and insights clearly to senior stakeholders, adapting communication style for both technical and non-technical audiences through written reports and verbal presentations. Work closely with engineering, product, and executive teams to integrate models into production systems. Drive innovation in data usage across analytics, predictive modeling, and decision systems. What We’re Looking For: 8 years of data science experience, including 2 years in leadership roles. Expertise in machine learning, statistics, and large-scale data processing. Hands-on technical ability (Python, SQL, cloud platforms like AWS or GCP). Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence at C-level. Strong background in fintech, banking, lending, or payments preferred. Experience in a fast-paced, scale-up environment is a plus. Why Join Us? Lead a mission-critical function in a rapidly growing company. Work with a talented, collaborative leadership team Flexible hybrid working environment based in London.