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An exciting opportunity within financial services client is looking for Data Scientist based in London.

Role: Data Scientist

Location: London (2 days a week onsite)

Duration: 6 Months

Status: Inside IR35

This role is pivotal for our lead generation and prospecting efforts, using advanced analytics and machine learning to identify and engage potential clients in the payments sector.

The candidate will possess a unique blend of technical data skills, business acumen, and an entrepreneurial spirit to drive growth and expand our market presence.

Experience and skills Required:

• Experience in data science with a focus on lead generation and new business development in the finance or payments sector.
• Strong proficiency in SQL and experience with data preparation, cleaning, and manipulation.
• Expertise in building and deploying machine learning models, especially related to customer behavior, segmentation, and propensity analysis.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a track record of translating data insights into successful business outcomes.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to operate in a fast-paced environment and contribute to multiple projects with varying deadlines.

Responsibilities:

• Utilize advanced data analytics and machine learning techniques to identify high-value prospects and generate leads in the payments industry.
• Design and implement propensity models to predict potential client engagement and conversion rates, optimizing our prospecting strategies.
• Analyze transactional and financial data to uncover trends and insights that inform targeted marketing and sales strategies.
• Work closely with the marketing and sales teams to refine lead qualification processes, enhance lead scoring models, and streamline lead generation efforts.
• Develop and maintain SQL-based data workflows for efficient data preparation, cleaning, and analysis to support lead generation activities.
• Present data-driven insights and recommendations to stakeholders to drive strategic decisions and new business initiatives.
• Continuously monitor the effectiveness of lead generation strategies and adjust models and approaches based on performance data and market feedback.

Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV to be considered.

Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly.

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