Senior Risk Data Scientist (Fintech)

TL;DR

Senior Risk Data Scientist (Fintech): Developing rules and models to detect, prevent, and manage financial risk within the hirify.global portfolio with an accent on devising advanced analytical methods and maintaining credit risk reporting systems. Focus on building data-driven risk identification processes and implementing Rating Scorecards, PD, LGD, EAD models.

Location: Hybrid in London (three days per week in the office).

Company

hirify.global is a global payment processing company enabling online transactions for businesses like eBay and Uber Eats, headquartered in London.

What you will do

• Build and maintain data-driven risk identification processes.
• Devise advanced analytical methods to identify anomalies and patterns within large data sets.
• Develop and implement Rating Scorecards, PD, LGD, EAD models.
• Maintain and optimise the current Credit Risk reporting system.

Requirements

• Worked with large data sets in a data-driven environment.
• Used SQL skills to extract and model data from a variety of data sources.
• Programming language knowledge or experience (e.g. Python, R, Javascript) is essential.
• Strong understanding of credit risk principles and experience in either payments or lending environments previously.

Nice to have

• Experience developing, maintaining and implementing PD, LGD, EAD models for ECL measurement purposes is preferred.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid working model with three days per week in the office to support collaboration and connection.
• Environment for high performers to thrive through real ownership and meaningful challenges.
• Fast-moving, performance-obsessed culture driven by continuous improvement.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion, with support for accessibility throughout the process.