The Role
At Zempler Bank, data plays a vital role in how we make better, fairer decisions for our customers and colleagues. As a Data Scientist, you’ll help shape how we use data to protect customers, widen access to credit and create thoughtful, seamless customer experiences all while supporting Zempler Bank’s ambition to grow responsibly and sustainably.
This is a role for someone who enjoys solving meaningful problems, working collaboratively across the business and seeing their ideas make a real‑world difference for both customers and communities
.
Why join u
- s?You’ll work on problems that matter, helping protect customers and improve financial outcom
- esYour work will be used, not shelved you’ll see your ideas make a differen
- ceWe value inclusive thinking, ethical data use and continuous learni
- ngYou’ll be supported to grow your skills, explore new techniques and shape your career pa
- thWe’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected and able to thri
ve
Hybrid Work
ingWe are very proud to offer one of the most flexible hybrid working arrangements in the indust
ry!
The expectation for this role, will involve a minimum of one day each week - working out of our London Bridge of
fice
Key Responsibil
ities
Data Interpreta
- tions:Developing algorithms in Python using both linear and non-linear tech
- niquesMonitor ongoing performance of algorithms and retrain / redevelop where nec
- essaryExploration of new data sources to test whether they can be of value to Zemple
- r BankImplement models into production using tools such as Airflow, PyFlink, BentoML, Git, Jenkins and O
ctopus
Model Devel
- opment:Participate in business p
- rojectsManage the relationship with the model stak
- eholderAssist in requirements gathering and project scope defi
- nition.Develop models accor
- dingly.Coordination – checking in with stakeholders during the Model Develo
- pment .Communicate results of model developments effectively to non-technical a
udience
Qualification, Skills and Ex
perience
E
- ssential:Strong Python skills for Dat
- a ScienceGood understandi
- ng of SQLStrong understanding of the mathematical and statistical concepts which underpin Dat
- a ScienceNatural curiosity to develop new trains of thought and create new data signals. Driven to understand why thin
- gs happenAbility to work independently and as part
of a team
- Desirable:Working knowledge of interpretability packages su
- ch as SHAPExperience in developing and applying algorithms within a commercial e
- nvironmentPrior experience working with highly imbalanced datasets for binary classificatio
- n problemsEvent streaming data engineering tools such as Flin
- k or SparkExperience with MLOps and tools such as Airflow, BentoML
- and MLFlowUse
- of DockerCI/CD and SDLC (e.g. JIRA, Git, Jenkins
, Octopus)
If you have an interest in digital tools or emerging technologies such as AI, we’d love to hear how you’ve explored or applied this but it’s by no means a r
equirement.
In Return
- You’ll EnjoyCompetitive
- basic salaryAdditional benefit allowance representing 7.5% of your annual salary allowing you the flexibility to decide your own benefits (or simply absorb this into your mont
- hly income).26 days’ holiday increasing each year of servic
- e to 33 daysAbility to buy and sell a further 5 days holid
- ay each year4 x Li
- fe AssurancePension sala
- ry sacrificeOption for LinkedIn Lear
- ning licenseFamily frien
- dly policiesRegular social activities and
- team eventsCharity Volu
nteering Day
Zempler Bank is an equal opportunity employer. Individuals seeking employment are considered without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by a
pplicable law