Head of Data Science, Raylo
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3 days a week in office (London Bridge)
Category-defining tech subscription infrastructure for businesses & consumers
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Category-defining tech subscription infrastructure for businesses & consumers
101-200 employees
Be an early applicant
+ Stock options
More information about location
3 days a week in office (London Bridge)
101-200 employees
Company mission
Raylo's mission is to accelerate the move to a circular economy.
Role
Who you are
- A proven track record with 7+ years of experience in data science and predictive modelling
- A 2:1 or higher from a top university, preferably in a STEM or quantitative discipline
- Using your technical skills to build state-of-the-art ML models and deploy them in production
- The desire to build, coach and motivate a broader function while continuing to deliver on high-quality IC projects
- Collaborating in a fast-paced environment across the business with diverse skill sets and personality types. You have great stakeholder management skills and love using your analytical skills to champion data-driven decision-making and educate others
- Taking responsibility and ownership for the work in the entire area - if you’re not getting it done, no one is
What the job involves
- We’re looking for an ambitious Head of Data Science to join Raylo and lead the development of our advanced modelling capabilities
- Raylo has built a strong data foundation over the past five years, with robust analytics and data engineering powering commercial decision-making across the business
- In this role, you’ll take that foundation to the next level by designing, building and deploying predictive models that directly influence some of the most important drivers of Raylo’s growth - from credit risk and customer retention to personalised recommendations
- You’ll work closely with teams across the business to identify high impact opportunities for machine learning and advanced analytics, taking projects end-to-end from idea through to production deployment and monitoring
- This role combines deep technical expertise and true commercial partnership - translating complex modelling approaches into real business outcomes
- Initially starting as a hands-on individual contributor, you’ll also play a key role in shaping and growing Raylo’s data science function as our modelling needs expand
- Raylo is a rapidly scaling, profitable company with ambitious international plans, and data sits at the core of how we make decisions and build our products
- As Head of Data Science, your work will directly influence how the business manages risk, improves customer experience and unlocks new growth opportunities
- It’s a rare opportunity to build best-in-class models from day one while helping define the long-term roadmap for data science in a category-defining business
- Reporting to the VP of Strategy & Analytics, you’ll define and lead Raylo’s data science capability, building advanced predictive models that drive some of the business’s most important commercial decisions
- You’ll design, build and deploy production-grade machine learning models - from credit risk and churn prediction to recommendation systems - turning Raylo’s rich data into actionable insight and measurable business impact
- You’ll partner closely with teams across product, engineering, risk, operations and commercial to identify high-impact opportunities for advanced modelling and take them end-to-end from ideation through deployment and monitoring
- You’ll combine deep technical expertise with strong communication skills, translating complex modelling approaches into clear commercial benefits
- Starting as a hands-on technical leader, you’ll play a key role in shaping the long-term data science roadmap at Raylo and building out a high-performing data science team
- Your work will directly influence key outcomes for Raylo — from managing risk and improving customer retention to unlocking new growth opportunities as the business scales internationally
Application process
- Once you submit your application, our Talent Team will contact you if you have been shortlisted for the role
- We set an exceptionally high bar at Raylo, and in return, we will aim to give you the best candidate experience possible
- Stage 1: Talent Screening
- Stage 2: Hiring Manager Interview + SQL Test
- Stage 3: On-site Interview
- Stage 4: Values-based Interview
- Stage 5: Co-founder Final
- As an FCA-regulated business, we conduct background checks (DBS and AML) on all successful candidates who are offered a position at Raylo during the onboarding process
Salary benchmarks
Our take
As a society, a disposable tech culture has developed, which is both expensive and harmful to the environment. Raylo is offering a more sustainable alternative. Through its subscription platform, consumers and Small to medium-sized businesses can subscribe to new and refurbished devices like phones, tablets and laptops, paying a monthly fee for the length of the contract.
Raylo sets itself apart through affordable device subscriptions, with the option of flexible upgrades. The environmental and economic benefits of device lifecycle extensions are significant, as, despite consumers’ increasing reliance on electronic devices, research from Ofcom indicated that many consumers struggle with the affordability of mobile phones. Raylo's circularity is also an essential part of the move towards more sustainable production practices and the reduction of tech waste.
In 2022, Raylo cemented its status as an actor for good with its recognition as a B-Corporation. The company has also netted considerable funds, which will enable it to expand operations, with plans to grow its direct-to-consumer channel, as well as an expansion of its embedded subscription integrations with some of the world's leading device brands.
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Company
Funding (last 2 of 8 rounds)
Jan 2026
$13.4m
EARLY VC
Sep 2023
$7m
EARLY VC
Total funding: $130.4m
Company benefits
- 33 days holiday per year (25 days, + an extra 8 days to choose the days that mean most to you)
- Share in Raylo's Success - Stock options for all employees
- Hybrid working environment
- Family-first policies - Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
- Workplace nursery scheme
- Perkbox membership - hundreds of perks and discounts to support physical, financial and mental wellbeing
- Get the latest tech - Exclusive Raylo device lease for all Employees
- Invest in your growth - L&D budget to support the skills you value
- Free sustainable breakfast and snacks, every day you’re in the office
- Fun (yet optional) Raylo quarterly socials, plus summer and Christmas parties
Company values
- Walk in your Customer’s Shoes - To build the best products, we deeply understand our customers' needs by walking a few miles in their shoes.
- Focus and Execute - We have a big vision, but we believe in nailing the most important problems first. We work hard, stay lean and deliver. We take smart risks, and when we stumble, we openly acknowledge our mistakes and learn from them.
- Be Deeply Curious - We thrive on innovation through diverse approaches, views and people. We’re always looking for answers even when others aren’t asking questions.
- Be Gritty - Only gritty teams succeed. Our individual ownership, passion and perseverance mean we’re a team through thick and thin. We foster a culture of respectful challenge, whilst acknowledging that great team players are willing to ‘disagree and commit’.
Company HQ
City of London, London, UK
Articles
Leadership
Jinden Badesha
(Co-Founder & CPO)Previously worked for 4 years at Funding Circle UK, holding various positions such as Product Manager, Head of Product and Investor Experience.
Karl Gilbert
(Co-Founder & CEO)Previously a Portfolio Manager at Gelber Group LLC for 1 year and a VP of Capital Markets at Funding Circle UK for 1 year.
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