Data Scientist
Encore Capital GroupMadrid, Community of Madrid, Spain
Posted May 5, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Encore means more. We always go the extra mile for our consumers, our colleagues, our clients and our investors. It’s what sets us apart. As an industry leader, and the only company to develop a Consumer Bill of Rights, we promote professional growth and healthy living for our employees, offering top-notch compensation and programs such as leadership and skills training, tuition assistance for continued education and wellness initiatives that have earned us recognition as one of San Diego’s Healthiest Employers. We firmly believe in work-life balance, and we are committed to actively promoting healthy living and personal and professional satisfaction for our employees. Headquartered in San Diego, Encore is a publicly traded NASDAQ Global Select company (ticker symbol: ECPG) and a component stock of the Russell 2000, the S&P SmallCap 600, and the Wilshire 4500.
Job Description
The role is a Data Scientist embedded with the Spanish business, supporting local Strategy, Operations, and Pricing teams, while also collaborating with a broader Decision Science team.
Requirements
- Degree in a numerate discipline or equivalent professional experience
- Post-graduate qualification (MSc or PhD) preferred but not essential
- Relevant technical certifications (Python, SQL, cloud platforms, AI/LLMs) are desirable
- Python and SQL for data analysis and modelling
- Regression and tree-based methods (e.g. linear/logistic regression, GBM, random forest)
- Advanced Excel skills, including data validation and analytical modelling
- Experience with Azure, Databricks or similar cloud platforms
- Exposure to LLMs (prompting, evaluation, or applied use cases)
- Experience working with collections, recoveries or distressed debt data
- Knowledge of GDPR and data governance
