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Atom bank
Junior Data Scientist
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Description
Hybrid requirements: This role has flexible working patterns.
We’re Atom bank
The bank that’s leading the fintech charge!
We’re not like the rest. We’re true innovators, and we’re redefining what a bank should be. Ours is a bank for today and the future, a mobile-first bank. Forget the stuffy branches, with Atom you can bank whenever, wherever, faster, and simpler.
Could you be the next innovator to join us?
What will your ‘typical’ day look like? Different that’s for sure…:
AI and Data Science drives Atom’s automation and digitalisation initiative. AI and Data Science leverage Big Data technologies to maximise the returns from our data assets, exploratory analysis and predictive models
As a Junior Data Scientist you will partner with all departments within the bank, delivering insights across a wide spectrum of activities and working with external data & analytics providers using statistical modelling,; machine learning,; and generative AI. Atom’s demand for sophisticated analytics will continue to grow, creating a dynamic environment for continuous skill development and career progression.
You will:
Develop and implement various types of predictive models, segmentation strategies, optimisation algorithms and data mining analysis including:
Predictive models and analysis to drive pricing decisions and understand customer behaviour.
Simulation models to help optimise operational processes and quantify and manageoperational risks.
Deliver end-user solutions enabling internal customers to utilise predictive models to perform what-if analyses.
Monitor and maintain models to ensure that they remain fit for purpose in a regulated environment.
Support the delivery of analysis to support key strategic projects and business initiatives.
Provide peer review and challenge to analysis and models developed by colleagues in the team.
What do we need from you?
Bachelor’s or master’s Degree in a numerate discipline (e.g. Maths/Statistics/Economics or similar)
Understanding of a statistical and machine learning modelling technique for the purpose of classification or regression problem solving. e.g. support vector machines; neural networks; linear and logistic regression; decision trees; random forests.
Experience of programming in Python or similar
Proven ability to retrieve and process data from a variety of data sources, with basic understanding of a variant of SQL desirable.
Be a good communicator with a self-starter mindset.
What you’ll get from us:
Salary £30,000 - £34,000
Flexible Hybrid & Remote working
4-day work week
Annual Share Option – performance-related
Incredibly generous company pension scheme (maximum of 13% of Atom input – you can put in more)
‘All About Me’ fund: £200 per year to spend on personal development.
22.5 days annual leave plus public holidays
Private Medical Insurance, Health Cash Plan & Life Insurance
Enhanced Parental Leave
Electric Vehicle Scheme
PLEASE NOTE: You must have the legal right to work in the UK to apply for this role as Atom is unable to support Visa Applications/Sponsorship
Atom is an equal opportunities employer. We value you as an individual and therefore disregard race, religion/belief, gender, sexual orientation, maternity/pregnancy, age, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership and disability in any hiring decisions we make. Atom will always adhere to the Equality Act 2010.
All roles within Atom must adhere to the Conduct Rules as set out by the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) and Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
As part of Atom bank’s commitment to the FCA’s Consumer Duty, Atom will, take all reasonable steps to avoid causing foreseeable harm to customers, take all reasonable steps to enable customers to pursue their financial objectives and act in good faith.
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Culture overview
We’re using cutting-edge technology to change banking for the better and whilst we’re at it, we’re creating an outstanding place to work.
A 4 day work week, flexible hybrid working, annual share option bonus, life insurance and health cover are just the basics.
Ever wanted to learn or develop a new skill? Crochet? Scuba Diving? Golf Lessons? We'll give you £200 from our "All about me fund" towards it!
Hackathons, social events and work in the local community all add to our vibrant culture.
Employee benefits
4-Day week
Bonus Scheme
Cycle To Work
Enhanced parental leave
Flexible Hours
Flexible Working
Free Food
Free Parking
Health Cash Plan
Laptop
Learning Allowance
Life Insurance
Pension
Private Healthcare
Season Ticket Loan
Share Options
Wellbeing Programme
Office vibe
Beer Fridge
Hackathons
Open Plan
Social Events
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Leadership
Andy Sturrock
CTO
Engineering principles
Agile Process
Code Reviews
Configuration management
Continuous delivery
Continuous Development
Continuous integration
Infrastructure as code
Knowledge sharing
Mentoring
Micro services
Monitoring and logging
Pair programming
Rapid release cycles
Scrum
Test Driven Development
Unit testing
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