Junior Data Scientist

Junior Data Scientist

📍 Bristol (Hybrid - 2/3 days per week in office)

💰 £40,000 + Benefits

Build the future of AI-enabled analytics

A well-established FinTech organisation is looking for a Junior Data Scientist to join it's Business Intelligence and Analytics function during an exciting period of transformation.

Having recently completed a major migration to Microsoft Fabric, the team is now focused on pushing the boundaries of modern analytics through Python automation, AI-enabled workflows, and advanced data capabilities across the business.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone with over 2 years of experience who enjoys combining analytics, automation, and modern data science techniques to solve real business problems in a collaborative, fast-moving environment.

You’ll work closely with the BI Manager, Data Engineers, and business stakeholders to improve how data is used across the organisation - from forecasting and segmentation through to AI-assisted automation and intelligent reporting solutions.

What you’ll be doing

• Using SQL and Python to extract, analyse, and automate data-driven workflows
• Building analytics solutions and visualisations using Power BI and Microsoft Fabric
• Supporting segmentation, forecasting, and exploratory analysis initiatives
• Developing Python-based automations and AI-assisted processes to improve efficiency and scalability
• Working with modern cloud data platforms and helping evolve the organisation’s analytics capability
• Collaborating with business stakeholders to deliver actionable insights and recommendations
• Supporting the ongoing development of data models, pipelines, and reporting solutions
• Exploring innovative uses of AI tooling and automation within analytics workflows

What they're looking for

We’re looking for someone who is naturally curious, technically proactive, and excited by the future of modern analytics and AI-enabled data teams.

You’ll ideally have:

• Strong Python skills for analytics, scripting, and automation
• Strong SQL skills
• Experience working with analytics or BI tools such as Power BI
• Experience with modern cloud data platforms such as Fabric, Databricks, Synapse.
• Interest in AI tooling, workflow automation, or AI-assisted analytics
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good communication skills and the ability to work with non-technical stakeholders
• A proactive mindset with a genuine interest in improving processes and technology

Why join?

• Work with a modern Microsoft cloud analytics stack
• Join a collaborative team using AI and automation to push analytics capabilities forward
• Gain exposure to modern data science, analytics engineering, and cloud technologies
• Opportunity to take ownership and grow quickly within a small, ambitious team
• Work closely with senior stakeholders and influence business decisions
• Be part of a forward-thinking environment investing heavily in modern data capabilities

Benefits:

• Annual Leave: 25 days holiday per year, increasing with service (up to 28 days), plus bank holidays.
• Bonus: Annual discretionary bonus based on company and individual performance.
• Private Medical Insurance
• Training & Development: In-house training and opportunity for professional certifications
• Life Assurance: 8x salary sum assured.
• Highly competitive pension contribution
• Wellness Subsidy: 50% subsidy for fitness activities like gym memberships.
• Volunteer Leave