Data Science Manager

Salary: £65,000 - 105,000 per year

Requirements:

• 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, NumPy, SciPy, Transformers).
• Understanding of big data and cloud technologies (Spark, Hadoop, Azure, AWS, or GCP).
• Deep expertise in MLOps principles, scalable model deployment, model governance, and the practical application of responsible AI within enterprise environments.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to translate data insights into business value.
• Bonus points: MSc or PhD in a numerate discipline.
• Bonus points: Experience in Banking or Financial Services.
• Bonus points: Exposure to GenAI, LLMs, and intelligent agent workflows.
• Bonus points: Experience with DevOps, CI/CD, and productionising ML systems.
• Bonus points: A passion for mentoring and developing early-career data talent.

Responsibilities:

• 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, while promoting responsible AI practices, governance, and appropriate human review throughout the delivery lifecycle.
• Collaborate with business and technology teams to align technical outcomes with strategic goals, leveraging AI-enabled workflows where appropriate to accelerate insight and delivery.
• Provide thought leadership and best practices across the data science lifecycle, from exploration to deployment, including scalable MLOps, model governance, and responsible AI implementation.
• Mentor and develop data professionals, fostering a culture of innovation, continuous learning.

Technologies:

• Agentic AI
• AI
• AWS
• Azure
• Big Data
• CI/CD
• Cloud
• DevOps
• GCP
• Hadoop
• Support
• Machine Learning
• MLOps
• Python
• Spark
• numpy

More:

We are Capco, delivering innovative, high-impact data solutions for Tier 1 financial institutions. This is a permanent Data Science Manager role based in London in a hybrid working environment within our Data & Analytics practice area. You will join a collaborative, entrepreneurial consulting environment and be part of a growing global Data Practice of 800+ experts driving transformation. We offer continuous learning, training, and industry certifications, along with a culture that celebrates individuality, creativity, and collaboration. Our benefits include a discretionary bonus, competitive pension, health insurance, life insurance, critical illness cover, mental health support, family-friendly leave, backup care sessions, holiday flexibility, a minimum of 40 hours of training annually, a business coach from day one, online GP services, and extra perks such as Wellhub, travel insurance, Tastecard, season ticket loans, Cycle to Work, and dental insurance. We are committed to a barrier-free, inclusive recruitment process and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

last updated 37 week of 2026