Senior Data Scientist

Who We Are   Moneycorp is a thriving dynamic business with an excellent reputation helping Corporate and Private Clients with their FX and International Payments requirements for over 40 years. As a globally expanding business, our footprint covers UK & Ireland, Europe, USA, Canada, Hong Kong, UAE, and Brazil!   With our extremely rare single IBAN multi-currency account, we are able to assist with a variety of different payment needs, including business payment solutions, personal payments abroad (for example buying a property), travel money, as well as the ability to offer interest on deposits. Supplementing this, we also support the global supply chain of wholesale banknotes through our Financial Institutions Group (FIG) and partnership with the US Federal Reserve Bank, to build deeper payment relationships with international banking customers.   It is through obtaining our own banking and payment licenses, the acquisition of two banking platforms and access to 16+ liquidity providers that we are able to proposition a trailblazing FinTech payment infrastructure that simplifies our customer’s diverse business needs and reduce their costs. There is no doubt that we are a major player and differentiated ourselves in a continuously evolving and competitive industry.   With 500+ employees, Moneycorp prides itself in attracting some of the world’s top talent and the people who work at Moneycorp are truly behind its continued success. As Moneycorp continues to expand into new territories, there are considerable opportunities for growth for newcomers and the learning possibilities are endless. We welcome you to be part of a team which has a passion for the business, all within a collaborative and supportive working environment that has ultimately translated to a unique exciting business. To find out more about our journey click here.   Your Next Challenge    The Senior Data Scientist role at Moneycorp is a pivotal new position designed to facilitate the seamless transition of support responsibilities from the Skunk team to IT operations. This role is integral to the establishment and leadership of a new team dedicated to ensuring the smooth integration of support functions into the IT operations framework. The Senior Data Scientist will lead and mentor the new team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture. They will identify and prioritise support functions to be transitioned from the Skunk team to IT operations, ensuring comprehensive documentation of all processes, systems, and support functions to facilitate knowledge transfer and operational continuity. Developing and implementing a prioritisation framework to manage the transition effectively, the Senior Data Scientist will ensure critical support functions are addressed promptly. They will work closely with both the Skunk team and IT operations to ensure alignment and smooth handover of responsibilities. Additionally, the Senior Data Scientist will identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices to enhance support efficiency and effectiveness. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of IT support at Moneycorp, driving innovation and efficiency in a dynamic and supportive environment. Role Responsibilities:

• Support Transition: Responsible for ensuring innovation workflows and related technologies are transitioned from the Skunk team to IT service.
• Team Leadership: Leading the new function, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture. Mentor and guide team members, to ensure effective team dynamics and performance.
• Documentation: Ensure comprehensive documentation of all processes, systems, and support functions to facilitate knowledge transfer and operational continuity. Maintain up-to-date records to support ongoing operations and future transitions.
• Data Analysis: Collect, process, and analyse data related to support functions, providing actionable insights to guide the transition process. Use data-driven decision-making to prioritise tasks and improve support functions.
• Technical Expertise: Experience with Alteryx, Alteryx Server and Python for data preparation, blending, and advanced analytics. Automate workflows and manage data processes to support the transition efficiently.
• Collaboration: Work closely with both the Labs function and IT Operations to ensure alignment and smooth handover of responsibilities. Facilitate effective communication and cooperation between teams.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices to enhance support efficiency and effectiveness. Drive innovation and optimisation within the support functions.
• Support: Maintain and support applications by reacting to problems and correcting functionality as necessary. Ensure the reliability and performance of support systems during and after the transition.

Knowledge and Experience:

• Proven experience of delivering high quality, unit tested software in a timely manner.
• Experience of delivering software within a commercial environment (preferably financial services)
• Practical experience of applying appropriate design patterns and principles
• FX and Financial knowledge – desirable
• Exposure to financial systems – desirable  

 Technical Skills:

• A minimum of 10 years of hands-on experience in software engineering, specializing in .Net technologies.
• Proficiency in Cloud fundamentals, Azure, and practical exposure to Azure DevOps.
• Strong understanding of Alteryx, Alteryx server and Python.
• Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and their implementation.
• Sound knowledge of software architecture design, including SOLID principles and various design patterns.
• English communication skills, both written and verbal.

Personal Attributes: 

• Professional
• Approachable and personable
• Personal drive
• Self-motivated
• Team player
• Positive attitude
• Enthusiastic
• Diligent
• Meticulous 

The successful candidate will be part of a dynamic team and work in a fast-paced environment, catering to a diverse mix of stakeholders with varying needs. Therefore, the ideal candidate should be a self-starter, as there is an opportunity to make an immediate and tangible contribution to the business.  Please note:    This is a full-time, permanent position with an opportunity to work hybrid within the IT team based in our London office.   What you get in return:  This role offers a competitive salary, plus a benefits package including private medical health insurance.   Interested?  If the role sounds like you, we invite you to upload a copy of your CV and can do this by clicking on the Apply Now button.   For company news, announcements and market insights, visit our News Hub.   You can also find Moneycorp on Facebook, Twitter UK, Twitter Americas, Instagram, LinkedIn, where you can discover how we are leading the way in global payments and currency risk management.    Diversity and Inclusion    Moneycorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Across our Group, Moneycorp maintains a philosophy that an inclusive company culture inspires creativity, fosters a sense of belonging, and is imperative to both personal and professional growth. With a makeup of 47 percent female employees, Moneycorp has a remarkably diverse workforce. Our commitment to inclusion and opportunity continues to evolve and improve as we listen and engage with our diverse teams.   All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, colour, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, political affiliation, status as an individual with a physical or mental disability status as an individual with a protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.    Moneycorp believes that diversity is critical to our success in helping Corporate and Private Clients with their FX and International Payments requirements across the world and is committed to creating an inclusive, mutually respectful environment which celebrates diversity. We hire on the basis of talent, merit, competence, performance, and business needs.