Job Specifications
Synechron UK is seeking highly experienced Senior Data Scientists to lead innovative initiatives within our Credit Risk Technology team. This critical role offers the opportunity to shape the future of data and AI products through the strategic development of cutting-edge Machine Learning (ML) and Generative AI (Gen AI) solutions.
This role focuses on two key pathways:
Machine Learning (ML): Specialising in advanced ML algorithms and MLOps practices.
Generative AI (Gen AI): Focusing on deploying Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) workflows and managing Large Language Model (LLM) applications.
What You’ll Do
As a Senior Data Scientist at Synechron, you will operate as a vital contributor, overseeing the full lifecycle of Data and AI products within a dynamic financial environment. Your core responsibilities include:
Advanced Data Analysis & Modeling: Uncover hidden patterns and develop insights pertinent to Credit Risk via sophisticated statistical, quantitative, and machine learning techniques.
Generative AI Applications: Leverage unstructured data, NLP, and LLMs to automate data lineage modeling and documentation processes.
Model Optimisation & Monitoring: Enhance model performance, detect anomalies, conduct variance and time-series analysis, and develop automated solutions for model monitoring—covering data drift and correction strategies.
Explainable AI for Risk: Apply advanced analytics to interpret root causes behind changes in pre-settlement risk.
Framework Development: Build scalable, reusable data science frameworks enabling efficient deployment of financial models.
Strategic Product Leadership: Lead end-to-end product lifecycle—from ideation and requirements to development, launch, and post-launch performance management.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with senior leadership, business units, tech teams, risk, compliance, and operations to gather requirements, align priorities, and drive consensus.
Responsible AI & Governance: Ensure your solutions comply with strict risk, privacy, and ethical standards, including data governance and fairness in highly regulated financial settings.
Key Technologies & Tools
Core ML: scikit-learn, PyTorch, TensorFlow, XGBoost, LightGBM
Data Manipulation: Pandas, NumPy, LangGraph
MLOps & Orchestration: MLflow, Apache Airflow
Databases: Neo4j, MongoDB
API Development: FastAPI
Big Data (Beneficial): Apache Hadoop, Apache Spark (PySpark)
What We Need From You
5-8 years of hands-on experience developing and deploying ML and/or Gen AI solutions in production.
Deep expertise in quantitative methods, probability, statistics, and numerical computing.
Proven MLOps proficiency—model deployment, versioning, lifecycle management, and data drift monitoring/correction.
Experience working in a highly regulated environment, with a bonus for Financial or Credit Risk industry exposure.
Exceptional communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills—ability to influence across diverse teams.
Master’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, or a related quantitative discipline.
About the Company
At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechron's progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs we develop s...
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