Skills

Communication Python Tableau Data Analysis Data collection Machine Learning PyTorch Scikit-Learn TensorFlow power bi Agile Analytics Data Science NLP

Job Specifications

Data & Analytics – Data Scientist

6-Month Contract | Primarily Remote | Inside IR35

Location: Hybrid – mainly remote. Occasional client travel may be required (pre-approved and reimbursed by the client).

Rate:

£327 – £393 / day (PAYE)

£435 – £522 / day (Umbrella)
(Inside IR35)

About the Role

We’re seeking a skilled Data Scientist to join our Data & Analytics team for a 6-month project focused on AI in Commercial Banking.

You’ll lead end-to-end data science activities from data collection and cleaning to analysis, modelling, and insight generation working closely with client teams to deliver actionable, AI-driven outcomes that power smarter business decisions.

Key Responsibilities

As a Data Scientist, you’ll:

Collect, clean, and preprocess structured and unstructured data from diverse internal and external sources.

Perform exploratory data analysis (EDA) to uncover patterns, trends, and anomalies.

Design and build data pipelines with engineering teams to produce model-ready datasets.

Apply feature engineering and selection techniques to enhance model accuracy and interpretability.

Develop and validate machine learning and statistical models for predictive, classification, clustering, or optimization tasks.

Implement supervised and unsupervised learning algorithms using Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, or PyTorch.

Apply advanced techniques such as NLP, time-series forecasting, and optimization algorithms when required.

Evaluate and fine-tune models with appropriate metrics and hyperparameter optimization.

Collaborate with MLOps and engineering teams to transition proof-of-concept models into production-grade solutions.

Experience & Skills Required

You’ll bring:

Proven ability to translate model outputs into clear, actionable business insights through compelling data storytelling and visualization.

Experience building dashboards and reports with Power BI, Tableau, or Python-based visualization tools.

Strong communication skills to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Experience working with business analysts, architects, and domain experts to define use cases and success metrics.

Contribution to enterprise AI roadmaps and a passion for promoting best practices in analytics and modelling.

Thorough documentation of methodologies, model logic, and validation results for audit and reproducibility.

Familiarity with Agile environments, participating in sprint planning, stand-ups, and client showcases.

About the Company

Randstad is the world’s largest talent company and a partner of choice to clients. We are committed to providing equitable opportunities to people from all backgrounds and help them remain relevant in the rapidly changing world of work. We have a deep understanding of the labor market and help our clients to create the high-quality, diverse and agile workforces they need to succeed. Our 46,000 employees around the world make a positive impact on society by helping people to realize their true potential throughout their worki... Know more