Senior Data Scientist, Prevail Partners
£80-110k
3-5 days a week in office (Victoria, London)
Risk management company
Posted today
Risk management company
101-200 employees
Posted today
£80-110k
3-5 days a week in office (Victoria, London)
101-200 employees
Company mission
To partner with clients who care about making a positive impact in the world.
Role
Who you are
- Proven experience working as a Data Scientist in a relevant field
- Proficiency in data analysis, data mining, and statistical techniques
- Detail-oriented and capable of working with large data sets and attention to accuracy and completeness
- Proficiency utilising Python or R (5+ years’ experience)
- Familiarity with conventional statistical models (linear/logistic regression, t-tests, ANOVA)
- Experience in collecting, organising, and analysing data from diverse sources
- Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and critical reasoning skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines
- Ability to attain a UK Security Clearance (5+ years residing in the UK)
- Our ideal candidate will have exceptional analytical skills, with the ability to navigate through complex datasets to turn ambiguous requests into meaningful insights
Desirable
- Experienced in writing reports or academic articles, presenting at conferences, and visual data storytelling
- Familiar with SQL, AWS, and Tableau
- A background in intelligence or quantitative social sciences
- Proficient in experimental design principles
- Experience in big data handling, with an awareness of analytical biases and pitfalls
- Skilled in documenting and sharing methodologies with data professionals
- Familiar with version control tools like GitHub
- Familiar with building machine learning pipelines and basic engineering principles
- Familiar with machine learning techniques (e.g. Random Forest and LGBM)
What the job involves
- We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Data Scientist to join our team. Reporting into the Data Delivery Lead, you will be responsible for analysing and interpreting data from a variety of sources to support our clients decision-making processes
- The Data team within Prevail underpins all our mission focused teams. No two days are the same, and the real-world problems that we seek to solve are complicated
- These are the key things that you will be responsible for within the Senior Data Scientist role. There will be activities and tasks in addition to this list that are expected, but the majority of your time will be:
- Analysing and evaluating intelligence data to identify patterns, trends, and relationships that contribute to actionable intelligence
- Utilise advanced analytical techniques and tools to assess the reliability, accuracy, and relevance of intelligence information
- Develop and maintain databases, data models, and analytical frameworks to facilitate efficient data analysis and retrieval
- Collaborate with intelligence and security professionals across the company to understand requirements and priorities
- Prepare and deliver reports, briefings, and presentations to communicate analytical findings to stakeholders effectively
- Monitor and assess emerging threats, developments, and geopolitical events to support intelligence assessments and forecasting
- Collaborate with cross functional teams to advocate for high-quality data solutions
- Mentor more junior members of the team
Application process
- 1. Apply with your profile
- 2. Initial video call with member of the Data team
- 3. Second video call with a senior member of the Data team
- 4. In-person interview including a presentation
Salary benchmarks
Our take
Prevail Partners offers intelligence and security services aimed at national security and organisations operating in hostile environments. The company focuses on delivering strategic advantages through detailed intelligence analysis and operational support.
The core services provided by Prevail Partners include risk management, operational support, and intelligence services. These are tailored to meet specific client requirements, ensuring a high level of customisation and effectiveness. This approach combines the latest technologies and tradecraft to address complex challenges faced by clients globally.
Prevail Partners prides itself on its ability to transform risk into opportunity, enabling clients to operate effectively and safely in some of the most challenging environments worldwide. This commitment is reflected in its adherence to high ethical standards and the company's active support for community and charity organisations.
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Company
Company HQ
Westminster, London, UK
Leadership
Damian Huntingford
(Co-Founder & CEO)Co-founded Prevail Partners in 2018 where they served as the Director for a year before becoming the CEO. Previously served as a Royal Marine Officer in the Military for 20 years.
Justin Hedges
(Co-Founder)Executive Chairman of Prevail Partners. They have 28 years of experience in the British Royal Marines.
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