Junior Data Scientist

We’re Atom bank

The bank that’s leading the fintech charge!

We’re not like the rest. We’re true innovators, and we’re redefining what a bank should be. Ours is a bank for today and the future, a mobile-first bank. Forget the stuffy branches, with Atom you can bank whenever, wherever, faster, and simpler.

Could you be the next innovator to join us?

What will your ‘typical’ day look like? Different that’s for sure…:

AI and Data Science drives Atom’s automation and digitalisation initiative. AI and Data Science leverage Big Data technologies to maximise the returns from our data assets, exploratory analysis and predictive models

As a Junior Data Scientist you will partner with all departments within the bank, delivering insights across a wide spectrum of activities and working with external data & analytics providers using statistical modelling,; machine learning,; and generative AI. Atom’s demand for sophisticated analytics will continue to grow, creating a dynamic environment for continuous skill development and career progression.

You will:

• Develop and implement various types of predictive models, segmentation strategies, optimisation algorithms and data mining analysis including:
• Predictive models and analysis to drive pricing decisions and understand customer behaviour.
• Simulation models to help optimise operational processes and quantify and manage operational risks.
• Deliver end-user solutions enabling internal customers to utilise predictive models to perform what-if analyses.
• Monitor and maintain models to ensure that they remain fit for purpose in a regulated environment.
• Support the delivery of analysis to support key strategic projects and business initiatives.
• Provide peer review and challenge to analysis and models developed by colleagues in the team.

What do we need from you?

• Bachelor’s or master’s Degree in a numerate discipline (e.g. Maths/Statistics/Economics or similar)
• Understanding of a statistical and machine learning modelling technique for the purpose of classification or regression problem solving. e.g. support vector machines; neural networks; linear and logistic regression; decision trees; random forests.
• Experience of programming in Python or similar
• Proven ability to retrieve and process data from a variety of data sources, with basic understanding of a variant of SQL desirable.
• Be a good communicator with a self-starter mindset.

What you’ll get from us:

• Salary £30,000 - £34,000
• Flexible Hybrid & Remote working
• 4-day work week
• Annual Share Option – performance-related
• Incredibly generous company pension scheme (maximum of 13% of Atom input – you can put in more)
• ‘All About Me’ fund: £200 per year to spend on personal development.
• 22.5 days annual leave plus public holidays
• Private Medical Insurance, Health Cash Plan & Life Insurance
• Enhanced Parental Leave
• Electric Vehicle Scheme

PLEASE NOTE: You must have the legal right to work in the UK to apply for this role as Atom is unable to support Visa Applications/Sponsorship

Atom is an equal opportunities employer. We value you as an individual and therefore disregard race, religion/belief, gender, sexual orientation, maternity/pregnancy, age, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership and disability in any hiring decisions we make. Atom will always adhere to the Equality Act 2010.

All roles within Atom must adhere to the Conduct Rules as set out by the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) and Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)

As part of Atom bank’s commitment to the FCA’s Consumer Duty, Atom will, take all reasonable steps to avoid causing foreseeable harm to customers, take all reasonable steps to enable customers to pursue their financial objectives and act in good faith.