IT & Digital

Data Scientist - Machine Learning / Python - Banking

Data Scientist - Machine Learning / Python - Banking

  • Location

    London

  • Sector:

    IT & Digital

  • Job type:

    Contract

  • Salary:

    £550 - £650 per day

  • Contact:

    Russell Rose

  • Contact email:

    rrose@vertuspartners.com

  • Job ref:

    DSML/RR/2004_1524244332

  • Published:

    almost 6 years ago

  • Duration:

    6 MONTHS+

  • Expiry date:

    2018-05-20

  • Startdate:

    ASAP - 4 WEEKS

  • Consultant:

    ConsultantDrop

Data Scientist - Machine Learning / Python - Banking

My client a global Bank is looking to hire a Data Scientist for a long term programme of work.

The role will be working on a new programme to greatly improve the ability to quickly forecast and produce consistent and accurate data across all levels of the organisation. This will involve working closely with a variety of fragmented systems across a range of locations and looking at ways to reduce reliance on manual processes and continuously striving for best practice. In support of this there is a need to develop various Machine Learning algorithms to identify automated ways of producing predictive analytics.

Candidates will need:

  • Strong Data Science background (including Regression, Classification & Regression Trees and Clustering)
  • Proven track record producing and implementing Machine Learning models into production to improve business processes
  • Good commercial coding experience with Python data science stack (Pandas, Jupyter and Scikit-Learn)
  • Exposure to Hadoop and PySpark Big Data tooling
  • Any financial modelling experience across Risk, Trading or Financial Planning would be beneficial
  • Awareness of technological advances to ensure boundaries are constantly being expanded