Senior Decision Scientist - Analytics

Senior Decision Scientist, Analytics

£60,000 - £80,000 | LondonThis is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Decision Scientist to join a growing analytics function within a fast-scaling fintech. Working at the heart of credit decisioning and business performance, you will use data to solve complex problems, influence strategy, and drive meaningful commercial outcomes. The role offers a blend of deep analytical work, stakeholder engagement, and the opportunity to challenge existing approaches in a highly data-driven environment.THE COMPANYThis established fintech is helping businesses access funding through digital platforms. They combine advanced data analytics, automated decisioning, and modern technology to deliver fast, scalable financial solutions. With continued growth across multiple markets, they are investing heavily in analytics and decision science capabilities to support future expansion. This role sits within a high-performing analytics team and offers the opportunity to work on business-critical challenges with significant visibility across the organisation.THE ROLE* Deliver detailed analytics, investigations, and deep dives to support strategic and operational decision-making.* Partner with stakeholders across the business to understand challenges and identify data-driven solutions.* Analyse customer, portfolio, and decisioning performance to generate actionable insights.* Drive improvements to processes, reporting, and analytical frameworks.* Challenge existing methodologies and contribute innovative ideas to improve outcomes.* Support the resolution of business and operational issues through rigorous analytical investigation.* Work hands-on with large and complex datasets to uncover trends, risks, and opportunities.* Collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders to influence decision-making.This role offers the opportunity to make a tangible impact, work on a wide variety of analytical problems, and help shape the future direction of a growing decision science function.YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE* Strong commercial experience within credit analytics, decision science, risk analytics, or a related field.* Experience delivering complex analytical projects and presenting insights to stakeholders.* Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.* Advanced SQL skills.* Python experience for analysis and problem-solving.* Experience working within financial services, lending, fintech, or credit-focused environments.* Ability to translate business challenges into analytical solutions.* Naturally curious with a track record of investigating issues and identifying opportunities for improvement.SALARY AND BENEFITS* £60,000 - £80,000 base salary.* Hybrid working model with 3 days per week in a central London office.* Competitive benefits package.* Pension scheme.* Strong career development opportunities within a growing business.* Exposure to senior stakeholders and business-critical decision-making.HOW TO APPLYPlease register your interest by sending your CV to Rachael through the Apply link for this role.