• • Job Title: Data Scientist • • • • About the Company • • ARM is a leading talent acquisition and management consultancy specializing in technical and engineering roles across a broad range of industries, including financial services, engineering, and technology. With a focus on delivering tailored recruitment solutions, ARM partners with organizations to identify and secure top-tier talent for mission-critical projects. Their commitment is to connect skilled professionals with organizations that are shaping the future of their industries. ARM operates with integrity and transparency, ensuring candidate confidentiality and providing a seamless recruitment experience. Their expertise spans contingency recruitment, complex resource solutions, and project-based staffing, serving clients both in the UK and globally. • • About the Role • • This is a three-month contract opportunity for a Data Scientist to join a dynamic team within a financial services organization. The role is primarily remote, with occasional visits to the London site (1-2 days per week). The successful candidate will play a critical role in supporting analytics and strategic initiatives related to customer engagement and risk mitigation. This position is inside IR35, and applications are accepted through an online process only. The role offers a chance to work in a fast-paced environment, leveraging data to inform decision-making, optimize models, and support strategic projects. The ideal candidate will have experience working within the banking or financial sector, with a strong background in data analysis, visualization, and model assessment. You will collaborate with internal teams and third-party resources to enhance existing models and develop reporting tools that improve understanding of customer behavior and engagement. • • Key Responsibilities • • • Coordinate ongoing measurement frameworks related to debit spend engagement activities and current account performance metrics. • Assess the efficacy of the company's flight risk model mitigation strategies, providing insights and recommendations to enhance performance. • Support third-party resources in overlaying flight risk pan data onto customer-level views, ensuring the overlay process is streamlined and user-friendly. • Track and report success metrics and KPIs associated with current account engagement initiatives under the strategic accelerator fund. • Utilize company data to develop visual dashboards and reports that present new customer engagement insights from onboarding up to 90 days. • Develop clear, accessible reports and visualizations to communicate complex data findings to non-technical stakeholders. • Connect analytics center of excellence with insights and analytics teams to consolidate findings, share insights, and ensure alignment. • Assist in the continuous improvement of data collection, analysis, and reporting processes. • Support ad-hoc data analysis requests and contribute to strategic decision-making through data-driven insights. • Ensure data quality and integrity across all projects, maintaining meticulous documentation. • • Required Qualifications • • • Proven experience as a Data Scientist, preferably within the banking or financial services sector. • Strong proficiency in data analysis, visualization, and reporting tools (e.g., SQL, Python, R, Power BI, Tableau). • Experience with model assessment, validation, and performance improvement. • Familiarity with customer engagement metrics and financial risk models. • Ability to interpret complex data sets and communicate insights effectively. • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. • Experience working with third-party data overlays and integrating external data sources. • Knowledge of data governance, security, and compliance standards relevant to financial data. • Excellent collaboration skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. • Flexibility to travel to London 1-2 days per week for site visits. • Ability to work remotely and manage time effectively within a fast-paced environment. • • Equal Opportunity Employer • • ARM is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, genders, ethnicities, and abilities. We believe that diversity enriches our workplace and enhances our ability to serve our clients effectively. We provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to support candidates with disabilities or specific needs. We encourage applications from underrepresented groups and those with lived experience relevant to the role. • • Application Process • • Interested candidates are encouraged to apply online only by submitting their CV. Please include a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and why you are suitable for this role. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews, which will be conducted via video conferencing. The closing date for applications is [Insert Date], but early applications are recommended as the vacancy may close sooner if sufficient applications are received. This role provides a valuable opportunity to contribute to impactful projects within the financial services industry, using your data expertise to support strategic initiatives and risk mitigation efforts.