Head of Data Science

New Yesterday

Base pay range

$130,000.00/yr - $200,000.00/yr

Location: Central London (Zone 1) – hybrid

Working: 2–3 days/week in-office + ~20–25% EU travel

Overview

A billion Euro international B2C company operating across major European markets. The company has recently centralised its data leadership to build a world-class predictive AI capability. With thousands of staff globally, they’re embedding AI across marketing, product, risk, and operations. The business is highly regulated, operates under strict compliance regimes (GDPR, EU AI Act), and is backed by long-term private ownership.

About the Company

A billion Euro international B2C company operating across major European markets. The company has recently centralised its data leadership to build a world-class predictive AI capability. With thousands of staff globally, they’re embedding AI across marketing, product, risk, and operations. The business is highly regulated, operates under strict compliance regimes (GDPR, EU AI Act), and is backed by long-term private ownership.

The Role

Own and deliver the predictive AI strategy across multiple regulated B2C markets. You’ll report to the CMO (also CIO/CPO), lead a small DS team, and work cross-functionally with product, tech, innovation, and local business units.

Responsibilities

  • Set the AI/ML roadmap
  • Scale internal GenAI tools across markets
  • Ensure compliance (GDPR, EU AI Act)
  • Influence senior stakeholders incl. CMO, CTO, CEO

Requirements

  • 10+ years in ML/DS, including senior leadership
  • Hands-on background in model deployment
  • Strong B2C experience (e.g. ecommerce, gaming, telco)
  • MSc required; PhD optional
  • Exposure to GenAI and cloud ML stacks (Databricks, Azure, AWS)

Pathway to Chief Data Officer

Interested? Please apply below.

Seniority level

  • Mid-Senior level

Employment type

  • Full-time

Job function

  • Engineering and Research

Industries

  • Data Infrastructure and Analytics
  • Gambling Facilities and Casinos

Interested in this opportunity? Apply below.

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Location:
England, United Kingdom
Salary:
£150,000 - £200,000
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
IT & Technology, Other