Data Scientist, Equals
More information about location
Payments, cards, and expenses, made simple
Be an early applicant
Payments, cards, and expenses, made simple
201-500 employees
Be an early applicant
More information about location
201-500 employees
Company mission
To make money management as simple as possible for their customers.
Role
Who you are
- A successful Data Scientist excels at working both collaboratively within cross-functional teams and autonomously, taking initiative to define problems, develop solutions, and deliver results with minimal supervision
- Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and a proactive approach ensure they can independently drive projects from inception to implementation
- Deep understanding of statistical modelling, experimental design, and inference
- Advanced proficiency in Python (NumPy, pandas, scikit-learn, PyTorch/TensorFlow)
- Proven experience developing, deploying, and optimising machine learning models at scale
- Strong command of AWS (SageMaker, Lambda, Bedrock) and Snowflake ML for end-to-end ML workflows
- Expert-level SQL and data manipulation across large, complex datasets
- Proficient in data engineering fundamentals - building pipelines, working with APIs, and integrating multiple data sources
- Skilled in data visualisation and communicating model outputs to stakeholders
- Comfortable with MLOps practices, including containerisation, CI/CD and monitoring
- Solid understanding of Git, code review, and production-quality development
- Collaborative mindset with clear, pragmatic communication across teams
Desirable
- Experience with agentic AI frameworks such as LangChain or LlamaIndex
- Exposure to causal inference, uplift modelling, and advanced experimentation methods
- Working knowledge of data governance, privacy, and model ethics (e.g. GDPR compliance)
- Industry experience in fintech or another highly regulated domain
What the job involves
- A Data Scientist at Equals Group can transform raw data into actionable insights using a variety of data science and advanced analytics techniques
- These include statistical analysis, optimisation and machine learning
- They are skilled at uncovering patterns, trends, and opportunities within data and delivering tailored, data-driven solutions to our internal stakeholders
- They are proficient in programming languages like SQL and Python, data visualisation tools, and expertise in AWS (or similar cloud technologies)
- They are business-focused and intellectually curious, with a knack for choosing the right technique for each problem
- Spearhead the use of Advanced Analytics, Machine Learning and AI in the Data team at Equals
- Collaborate with our Product and Engineering teams to deliver Group strategic AI projects
- Work with our Data Analysts on a variety of projects, and proactively identify opportunities to leverage Data Science and Machine Learning techniques
- Help to shape the roadmap of Data Science, Machine Learning and AI at Equals
- Build relationships with other teams at Equals and promote the value of Data Science
- Work with the team to define the Machine Learning lifecycle for internally developed models, including documentation standards and Governance requirements
- Identify use-cases for Advanced Analytics and Machine Learning techniques to bring data to life for our internal and external stakeholders
Our take
Born in 2005 out of a desire to use technology to give customers a better deal, Equals' mission is to make money simple for everyone. Founded under the name "FairFX", Equals has been helping customers move and manage their money for years. The company consists of three brands, all working together to provide financial solutions for personal and business customers alike.
Having started as a foreign exchange platform, Equals is evolving into a broader money management platform, moving from originally international payments and travel money towards integrated money management solutions for consumers and businesses. The company covers a number of elements: travel, business expenses, personal finance, and payroll.
Equals has built great customer loyalty, strengthening its position in launching new products and helping it become a dominant force in the payments market. Looking to expand its financial services options for customers and secure its future, Equals agreed to an acquisition by embedded finance platform Railsr, which will be completed in the first half of 2025.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
5% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company benefits
- Contributory pension
- Life assurance
- Health insurance through BUPA
- Our Employee Assistance Programme offers a 24/7 confidential advice line for health, bereavement and other areas of support
- 25 days holiday per year + your birthday off
- We are members of the cycle to work scheme
- We offer Season Ticket Loans
- Free onsite Nuffield Health gym & pool (London) and discounted gym membership elsewhere
- Interbank currency rates on travel money and international transfers
- Opportunities for progression, development and learning new skills
Company HQ
City of London, London, UK
Leadership
Ian Strafford-Taylor
(CEO)Before launching Equals, Ian was one of the founders of FairFX and was appointed a Director in 2007, Ian has also held a number of senior banking roles at Morgan Stanley and UBS.
Share this job
View 9 more jobs at Equals