About the job
Join Us in Empowering the UK’s Small Businesses
At Funding Circle, we believe that small businesses are the backbone of the economy. Our innovative platform accelerates access to funding, allowing businesses to secure the capital they need in just minutes.
We blend the agility of a fintech start-up with the security of a public company, empowering our team members—affectionately known as Circlers—to take ownership and drive impactful outcomes.
Our high-performing culture is built on collaboration and support. We challenge one another, uplift our peers, and thrive as a united force to achieve meaningful results.
Real Impact: Last year, the companies on our platform contributed £7.2bn to the UK economy Come join a mission that truly matters!
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The Role
London (Hybrid) | 3 Days in the Office | Competitive Salary + Benefits
We are seeking a Senior (Lead) Data Scientist to join our team as we innovate and refine our next generation of models. Your contributions will be crucial in developing, implementing, and monitoring these models to create substantial value for the business.
As a member of the Decision Science team, you will engineer advanced statistical and machine learning models while collaborating with data engineers, analysts, and business stakeholders. You will enhance existing models and have the opportunity to create entirely new models as we expand our borrower products.
- Develop innovative statistical and machine learning models for commercial lending products
- Maintain a strong focus on delivering tangible business outcomes and proactively challenge established norms
- Provide technical mentorship and guidance to junior team members throughout the model development process
- Advise the team on best practices for risk management
- Oversee the experimentation framework for optimizing models

