iwoca's Data Scientists specialise in supervised machine learning, statistical inference and exploratory data analysis, focusing on tabular and time series data. The role involves shaping how iwoca grows by designing and evaluating experiments, building statistical and predictive models, and turning complex data into clear insights.
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.
- A commitment to using modern tools effectively – including AI – to maximise quality, speed, and rigour, while retaining responsibility for accuracy and outcomes.
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.
