Data Scientist - Acquisition Tech Team

Imagine a world where every small business has the power to thrive. That's the world we're building at iwoca. Small businesses aren't just statistics – they're the heartbeat of our communities, the character of our high streets, and the engine of our economy.

Requirements

• Expertise in probability and statistics, gained through a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Physics, Statistics or similar.
• Ability to understand business context and translate data into actionable insights that guide decisions.
• Proficiency with data manipulation and modelling tools such as pandas, statsmodels or R.
• Experience with scientific computing tools such as NumPy, SciPy, R, Matlab, Mathematica or BLAS.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage projects end to end, from framing the question to delivering outcomes.
• Ability to communicate clearly in writing and speech, adapting technical detail to suit different audiences.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours
• Medical insurance from Vitality, including discounted gym membership
• A private GP service (separate from Vitality) for you, your partner, and your dependents
• 25 days’ holiday per year, an extra day off for your birthday, the option to buy or sell an additional five days of annual leave, and unlimited unpaid leave
• A one-month, fully paid sabbatical after four years
• Instant access to external counselling and therapy sessions for team members that need emotional or mental health support
• 3% Pension contributions on total earnings
• An employee equity incentive scheme
• Generous parental leave and a nursery tax benefit scheme to help you save money.
• Electric car scheme and cycle to work scheme
• Two company retreats a year: we’ve been to France, Italy, Spain, and further afield.