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Senior Data Scientist – Fintech Startup | Manchester
DevLogic is hiring a Senior Data Scientist for an exciting fintech startup in Manchester building its data function from the ground up.
If you’re looking for a high-impact role where you can shape AI-driven decision-making models and drive real-world innovation, this could be the perfect fit.
The company has already established a strong engineering and product team and is now bringing in its first Data Scientist to take their AI and data strategy to the next level.
This role is ideal for someone who wants to build from scratch, working with advanced predictive modeling, OpenAI/GenAI, and real-time data pipelines to deliver personalised financial insights at scale.
The Role
As the first Data Scientist in the business, you’ll play a key role in:
1. Designing & implementing predictive models to enhance financial decision-making.
2. Leveraging OpenAI, GenAI, and machine learning techniques to power intelligent automation.
3. Building and optimising real-time data pipelines for scalability and performance.
4. Shaping the company’s data strategy, setting up best practices, and defining the future of AI-driven fintech.
5. Collaborating with engineers and product teams to integrate AI into the core platform.
What We’re Looking For
1. Proven experience in data science & machine learning, ideally within fintech, AI, or related industries.
2. Strong knowledge of Python, SQL, and cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure).
3. Expertise in AI, OpenAI/GenAI, and real-time data processing.
4. Hands-on experience with predictive modeling, NLP, and data engineering.
5. A strategic mindset – excited by the challenge of building a data function from scratch.
6. Ability to work onsite 4 days a week in Manchester (collaboration is key!).
Why Join?
1. Be the first Data Scientist and shape the company’s AI vision.
2. Work in a fast-moving fintech startup with a talented team.
3. Have full ownership over data science initiatives.
4. Build something from the ground up and make a real impact.
If you’re excited about using AI and data to drive innovation in fintech, we’d love to hear from you.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Finance
Industries
Data Infrastructure and Analytics and Software Development
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