Data Science Manager

Location: London (Hybrid) |
Practice Area: Data & Analytics |
Type: Permanent

Shape intelligent solutions. Lead with insight. Drive data innovation.

We’re looking for aData Science Manager to lead innovative projects that apply data, AI, and machine learning to solve complex challenges across financial services. You’ll guide talented data professionals, collaborate closely with business stakeholders, and drive impactful, scalable solutions that deliver measurable business value.

• Lead data science teams to design, develop, and deploy advanced machine learning and AI solutions.
• Drive the adoption of cutting‑edge technologies including generative AI, LLMs, and agentic AI frameworks.
• Collaborate with business and technology teams to align technical outcomes with strategic goals.
• Provide thought leadership and best practices across the data science lifecycle, from exploration to deployment.
• Mentor and develop data professionals, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.

• Proven experience leading the delivery of data science or AI projects from concept to production.
• Strong knowledge of Python and core ML libraries (e.g., spaCy, Num Py, Sci Py, Transformers).
• Understanding of big data and cloud technologies (Spark, Hadoop, Azure, AWS, or GCP).
• Deep expertise in MLOps principles, scalable model deployment, and model governance.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to translate data insights into business value.

• Experience in Banking or Financial Services.
• Exposure to GenAI, LLMs, and intelligent agent workflows.
• Experience with Dev Ops, CI/CD, and product ionising ML systems.
• A passion for mentoring and developing early‑career data talent.

• Deliver innovative, high-impact data solutions for Tier 1 financial institutions.
• Work in a collaborative, entrepreneurial consulting environment.
• Access continuous learning, training, and industry certifications.
• Join a growing global Data Practice of 800+ experts driving transformation.
• Be part of a culture where individuality, creativity, and collaboration are celebrated.

• Core Benefits: Discretionary bonus, competitive pension, health insurance, life insurance and critical illness cover.
• Mental Health: Easy access to Care First, Unmind, Aviva consultations, and in‑house first aiders.
• Family‑Friendly: Maternity, adoption, shared parental leave, plus paid leave for sickness, pregnancy loss, fertility treatment, menopause, and bereavement.
• Family Care: 8 complimentary backup care sessions for emergency childcare or elder care.
• Holiday Flexibility: 5 weeks of annual leave with the option to buy or sell holiday days based on your needs.
• Continuous Learning: Minimum 40 hours of training annually‑choose workshops, certifications, or e‑learning‑your growth, your way. Business Coach assigned from Day One for one‑on‑one guidance.
• Extra Perks: Gympass (Wellhub), travel insurance, Tastecard, season ticket loans, Cycle to Work, and dental insurance.

We’re committed to a barrier‑free, inclusive recruitment process. If you need any adjustments at any stage, just let us know — we’ll be happy to help. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. At Capco, we value the difference you make, and the differences that make you. Our #Be Yourself At Work culture champions diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we bring a collaborative mindset to everything we do.

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