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