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Lead Data Scientist - KYC/Onboarding

London, gb💼 Full-time💰 $90,500–$127,000🗓 2026-09-25

Core

Lead Data Scientist owning the lifecycle of machine learning models for document verification and risk mitigation in the KYC/onboarding domain.

Role type

Senior IC machine learning engineer (document verification/KYC)

Builds

Production ML models and systems for document verification and risk assessment

Domain

Fintech / Anti-Money Laundering (AML) / Know Your Customer (KYC)

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

Machine learning lifecycle management, deep learning for image analysis, Python, dataset management, model performance optimization, cross-functional collaboration, stakeholder communication, mentorship

Preferred skills

Research in document verification, preventing criminal activity

Technologies

Python, Deep Learning frameworks

Responsibilities

Manage and iterate on deep learning image models, maintain and develop large Python codebases, create and manage large image and tabular datasets, measure and optimize model performance, participate in project planning and ideation, provide mentorship to junior team members

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities

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