Senior Data Scientist/Engineer - Commercial Optimisation

Are you ready to write your next chapter? Make your mark at one of the biggest names in payments. With proven technology, we process the largest volume of payments in the world, driving the global economy every day. When you join Worldpay, you join a global community of experts and changemakers, working to reinvent an industry by constantly evolving how we work and making the way millions of people pay easier, every day. What makes a Worldpayer? It's simple: Think, Act, Win. We stay curious, always asking the right questions to be better every day, finding creative solutions to simplify the complex. We're dynamic, every Worldpayer is empowered to make the right decisions for their customers. And we're determined, always staying open – winning and failing as one. We're looking for a Senior Data Scientist/Engineer – Commercial Optimisation to join our ever-evolving Global SMB team to help us unleash the potential of every business. Are you ready to make your mark? Then you sound like a Worldpayer. About the team: As a forward-thinking finance company based in London, we specialize in innovative payment solutions aimed at streamlining and enhancing the payment processes for businesses and consumers. Our mission is to revolutionize the payments industry by leveraging cutting-edge technology and data-driven insights to foster financial inclusion and efficiency. Join our dynamic team and play a crucial role in driving new business generation and shaping the future of payments. We are in search of a Senior Data Scientist/Engineer with a strong background in finance and a knack for new business generation. This role is pivotal for our lead generation and prospecting efforts, using advanced analytics and machine learning to identify and engage potential clients in the payments sector. The ideal candidate will possess a unique blend of technical data skills, business acumen, and an entrepreneurial spirit to drive growth and expand our market presence. What you'll own: Utilize advanced data analytics and machine learning techniques to identify high-value prospects and generate leads in the payments industry. 5 + years experience working as a Data Scientist and Data Engineer. Design and implement propensity models to predict potential client engagement and conversion rates, optimizing our prospecting strategies. Analyze transactional and financial data to uncover trends and insights that inform targeted marketing and sales strategies. Identify and evaluate new data sources (internal and external) to support and drive improvements in predictive models Work closely with the marketing and sales teams to refine lead qualification processes, enhance lead scoring models, and streamline lead generation efforts. Develop and maintain Python/SQL-based automated workflows for efficient data preparation, modelling and execution of marketing/prospecting strategies. Present data-driven insights and recommendations to stakeholders to drive strategic decisions and new business initiatives. Continuously monitor the effectiveness of lead generation strategies and adjust models and approaches based on performance data and market feedback. Where you'll own it: You'll own it in our London hub. With hubs in the heart of city centers and tech capitals, things move fast. We pride ourselves on being an agile and dynamic collective, collaborating with different teams and offices across the globe. What you bring: • Proven experience in data science with a focus on targeted marketing, lead generation and new business development • Expert in Python and SQL and experience with data preparation, cleaning, and modelling • Expertise in building and deploying machine learning models, especially related to customer behavior, segmentation, and propensity analysis. • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a track record of translating data insights into successful business outcomes. • Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to operate in a fast-paced environment and contribute to multiple projects with varying deadlines. • Bachelor's or master's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Finance, or a related field. Desirable (not required): - Experience working in a Snowflake platform environment - Working with API's - Experience integrating data solutions with Salesforce CRM. Worldpay perks - what we'll bring for you: We know it's bigger than just your career. It's your life, and your world. That's why we offer global benefits and programs to support you at every stage. Here's a taste of what you can expect. A competitive salary and benefits. Time to support charities and give back to your community. Parental leave policy. Global recognition platform. Virgin Pulse access. Global employee assistance program. What makes a Worldpayer At Worldpay, we take our Values seriously, and we live them every day. Think like a customer, Act like an owner, and Win as a team. Curious. Humble. Creative. We ask the right questions, listening and learning to get better every day. We simplify the complex and we're always looking to create a bigger impact for our colleagues and customers. Empowered. Accountable. Dynamic. We stay agile, using our initiative, taking calculated risks to progress. Never standing still, never settling, we work at pace to achieve our goals. We champion our ideas and stay flexible to make them happen. We know that every action adds up. Determined. Inclusive. Open. Unlocking potential means working as one global community. Our work spans borders, and we stay united by our purpose. We collaborate, always encouraging others to perform at their best, welcoming new perspectives. Does this sound like you? Then you sound like a Worldpayer. Apply now to write the next chapter in your career. We can't wait to hear from you. To find out more about working with us, find us on LinkedIn. #LI-AB1 Global Payments and Worldpay recently joined forces, and we're currently operating across two Workday application systems. If you don't see one of your applications here, it may have been submitted in the Global Payments Workday system instead. Click HERE to visit Global Payments Workday and view any additional applications. Your future starts here. Login to your candidate home to create job alerts for opportunities that would be a good fit. 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