Associate Data Scientist, Advanced Analytics - London, United Kingdom - Nationwide Building Society

Nationwide Building Society
Nationwide Building Society
Verified Company
London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Contract Type:
Permanent

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Ref: R00AOR03635

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Closing Date:19 March 2024


Predictive analytics is central to how we decide the right messages to send to our customers that will help them with their financial needs at the moments that matter most.

As an Associate Data Scientist at Nationwide Building Society, you'll be supporting the Customer, Brand and Engagement function by utilising advanced analytics to help us develop machine learning models that will provide a uniquely personalised experience for every customer.


With the proliferation of data, and the increased use of AI, automation and transformation is changing the way that marketing operates.

In such a fast-paced environment, we are continuously looking to improve how we engage with our customers to provide value to them.

We do this by being more data led and using new and innovative techniques.


Our hybrid ways of working mean we support flexible working wherever we can, with an inclusive approach to how we work.

We recognise that some activities are more beneficial face-to-face, and our colleagues enjoy a mix of office based and home working arrangements, depending on the nature of the activity.

There will be occasions when you'll need to attend your local office, or other UK sites. We will always strive to find a way that works for everyone.

Your success isn't based on how long you spend at your desk. You'll have contracted hours, but we're always happy to support flexible working wherever we can.

That might mean working from home or different Nationwide offices or agreeing a working pattern to help you balance work and life.

We will always strive to find a way that works for everyone.


What you'll be doing:

Reporting to the Data Science Manager, Advanced Analytics, you will:

  • work on every step of the modelling lifecycle, which starts with working with key business stakeholders to understand the business problem;
- be involved with data development, including data extraction, data cleansing and feature engineering;
- develop and validate advanced machine learning models to predict customer outcomes;
- present your work back to key stakeholders, and be part of how to put your models live into production, for Nationwide to benefit from your work;
- provide innovation, using tools and techniques available to you to contribute to a suite of analytics solutions that will increase the usage of data and draw out meaningful insight.


About you:


As an Associate Data Scientist, you will have good knowledge of mathematical modelling and advanced analytics techniques to deliver solutions to business problems.

In addition to having a passion for data science, you are resourceful and innovative in your approaches to solving problems.

Your fresh ideas and innovative thinking will underpin the manner in which Nationwide tackles its most value-driving initiatives by leverage the latest approaches in advanced analytics techniques.


As a minimum you'll have:
- a bachelor's degree in data science, mathematics, statistics, computer science or related field, or equivalent relevant qualification/work experience;
- good working knowledge of developing machine learning models using advanced analytical techniques;
- proficiency in programming languages, SAS and Python preferred;
- strong analytical and problem-solving skills, to understand and interpret business data in a variety of areas;
- effective communication skills to collaborate with team members across the business;
- good presentation skills to bring data science and analytical findings to life.
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Say it straight
  • This is about being honest and direct with good intent and saying what needs to be said in the room. It's also about being clear, precise, and using language that we and, importantly, our customers and members can understand.
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Push for better
  • This is about aiming high and constantly looking for better in how we work together and serve our customers and members.
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Get it done
  • This is about prioritising what will have the greatest impact, being decisive and taking accountability for delivering on the endtoend outcome.

The extras you'll get:

There are all sorts of employee benefits available at Nationwide, including:

  • A personal pension
  • if you put in 7% of your salary, we'll top up by a further 16%
  • Up to 2 days of paid volunteering a year
  • Life assurance worth 8x your salary
  • A great selection of additional benefits through our salary sacrifice scheme
  • Access to an annual performance related bonus
  • Access to training to help you develop and progress your career.


  • Gympass

  • Access to a range of free and paid options for health and wellness.
  • 25 days holiday, pro rata

What makes us different:

Nationwide is the world's largest building society. With over 15 million customers, we have a relationship with almost a quarter of the UK's population. We've got the scale to compete with the big banks, _but we're not a b
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