Data Scientist

Job Description:

Our client, a leading financial services organisation, is seeking a several Data Scientists to join its growing analytics function.

This role offers the opportunity to apply data science, machine learning and AI techniques to solve complex business challenges and support strategic decision-making.

Working within a collaborative environment, you will develop analytical solutions that deliver meaningful insights and measurable business value across a range of business areas.

• Degree qualification in a quantitative discipline such as Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science or Engineering.


• Experience in a Data Science, Analytics or related role.


• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with experience in data preparation, analysis and modelling.


• Proficiency in Python and SQL.


• Understanding of statistical, machine learning and AI techniques and their practical application.


• Experience working with cloud-based data platforms.


• Knowledge of MLOps practices, including model deployment, monitoring and CI/CD principles.


• Experience validating analytical outputs and assessing model performance.


• Understanding of data governance and working within structured data environments.


• Strong communication skills with the ability to present technical findings to non-technical stakeholders.


• Experience working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.

• Deliver end-to-end analytical solutions, including data preparation, modelling, analysis and insight generation.


• Apply statistical, machine learning and AI techniques to address business requirements.


• Develop and maintain analytical solutions using Python, SQL and modern data platforms.


• Perform data validation, testing and quality assurance activities.


• Translate complex analytical outputs into clear, actionable insights.


• Monitor model performance and support ongoing model governance activities.


• Contribute to MLOps practices, including deployment, version control and monitoring.


• Support the development of reusable analytical assets, datasets and semantic models.


• Ensure adherence to data governance, documentation and model governance standards.


• Collaborate with business stakeholders, analysts and technology teams to deliver high-quality analytical solutions.

• A highly competitive salary


• Wider Benefits package

Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter, and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.

Job reference: (16500)

To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

At Core-Asset, we're committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.

Our privacy statement explains when and why we collect personal information about people who engage with our services, how we use it, the conditions under which we may disclose it to others, and how we keep it secure.

We may change this policy from time to time, so please check this policy occasionally to ensure that you're happy with any changes.

By engaging with us (either by applying for a job we're advertising, registering through our website, or getting in touch with our business) you're agreeing to be bound by this policy.

Core-Asset Consulting is committed to protecting the privacy of our candidates, clients and website users.

For further information, please refer to our full Privacy Statement available on our website http://www.core-asset.co.uk/about-core-asset/privacy-statement

Core-Asset Consulting offers specialist recruitment services to asset management, accounting & finance, asset servicing, legal and the wider financial services sector in Scotland.

INDPERM