Data Scientist

Required Skills:

• 3–5 years of experience in data science, analytics, or statistical modelling roles.
• Solid grounding in data analytics, feature engineering, predictive modelling, NLP, LLMs, and RAG workflows.
• Strong proficiency in Python and commonly used data science libraries (Pandas, NumPy, Scikit‑learn, etc.), with hands‑on model development experience.
• Familiarity with deep learning frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch.
• Experience with Git and CI/CD pipelines (GitLab/GitHub runners).
• Strong understanding of statistics, relational databases, and statistical programming concepts.
• Ability to work effectively with large and complex datasets.
• Understanding of MLOps practices and experience with cloud environments (AWS/Azure).
• Experience with commercial or open‑source data management tools.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and prioritization skills.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate technical and conceptual ideas to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Ability to set and uphold coding standards.
• Ability to collaborate across teams and contribute to strategy execution through strong technical insight.
• Hands-on experience with leading commercial or open-source data management tools.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical and business problems using deep analytical and industry knowledge
• Broad business awareness and understanding of relevant internal business relationships.

Preferred

• Experience working in financial services or investment banking.
• Familiarity with Refinitiv or LSEG datasets, tools, or workflows.
• Experience working with distributed or cross‑location teams.

Education:

• Master’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, or Computer Science with a Data Science certification, or an Engineering degree specializing in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence.
• Proficiency in Python, R, and SQL

Career Stage:

Senior Associate

London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) Information:

Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, quality, and continuous improvement. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant impact, we'd love to hear from you.

LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth.

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