Data Scientist - #2074709

Computer Futures


Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Cardiff
Salary: £490 / day
Contract type: Contractor
Work schedule: Full day
Computer Futures

Hiring: Data Scientist (Credit Risk) | £490/day | Remote (UK)

I'm currently working with a client looking for a hands-on Data Scientist to join their team on a credit risk & customer analytics project.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys practical, business-facing data science - working with real data, improving models, and influencing decision-making.



What you'll be doing

  • Building and improving predictive models (starting with logistic regression, progressing to more advanced methods)
  • Working with large customer datasets to support credit risk and onboarding decisions
  • Running data QA checks and validating datasets
  • Analysing model performance and turning outputs into clear business insights
  • Supporting initiatives across fraud, identity risk, and investigations


Tech / Tools

  • Python (increasingly), R
  • Azure / Databricks
  • Large-scale data environments


Ideal background

  • Experience in Data Science / Machine Learning roles
  • Strong understanding of statistical modelling & predictive analytics
  • Experience working with customer data and large datasets
  • Confident communicating insights to non-technical stakeholders
  • (Desirable) experience in credit risk, fraud, or financial services


Details

  • £490/day (Inside IR35)
  • Primarily remote (occasional Cardiff visits ~1x/month)
  • Fast interview process - looking to move quickly
  • 12 month contract


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Computer Futures, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC(phone number removed) England and Wales

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