PwC is seeking a talented and forward-thinking Data Scientist to join its growing team in the UK. This is a fantastic opportunity for candidates with strong analytical expertise and programming skills, particularly in Python for API and model development, to contribute to innovative, data-driven solutions at one of the world’s leading professional services firms.
As a Data Scientist at PwC, the successful applicant will develop and deploy predictive models, design scalable APIs, and support strategic decision-making across a range of industries. The role requires a deep understanding of data science methodologies, as well as the ability to work collaboratively across technical and non-technical teams.
Visa sponsorship is available, making this an excellent opportunity for international professionals already in the UK or seeking relocation.
If you’re passionate about unlocking the power of data to solve complex problems, and you want to be part of a dynamic team shaping the future of business through technology and insight—PwC welcomes your application.
About PwC
PwC is a global professional services firm dedicated to building trust in society and solving important problems. This commitment shapes the services it offers and the decisions it makes. More than just size or short-term revenue growth, PwC prioritizes genuine leadership and long-term impact.
Founded in 1849 by Samuel Price as a sole trading accountant, PwC has grown into a leading professional services firm, with a diverse community of 370,000 professionals across 149 countries. The firm continuously evolves, embracing innovation and transformation while maintaining trust and quality at its core. With a history of excellence, PwC remains a human-led, tech-powered business, ready to help clients navigate the challenges of the future.
Position: Data Scientist
Salary: Competitive
Job Type: Full-Time
Location: London, Birmingham and Manchester
About the Role
Internal Firm Services
Industry/Sector
Technology
Specialism
IFS – Internal Firm Services – Other
Management Level
Senior Associate
Job Description & Summary
The AI and Emerging Technologies team identifies and develops AI solutions that solve hard problems for PwC and for its clients.
Our team works at the frontier of AI and ML in professional services. We work across multiple industries, including healthcare, financial services, and professional services.
We are looking for people to contribute to the development of AI tools and solutions, and help the business build capabilities on cutting-edge AI and NLP techniques.
We’re currently looking for a motivated, self-starter individual, comfortable with ambiguity, and willing to work in a cross-functional environment, with 2+ years of experience in data science, to join us across our Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, and London offices.
Duties
What your days will look like:
- Solution Development: Contribute to designing, developing and scaling AI and NLP solutions addressing specific business problems or opportunities. This involves understanding business requirements, assessing feasibility, selecting appropriate techniques and technologies, and creating scalable and efficient solutions.
- AI Strategy: Contribute to the organisation’s AI strategy by identifying opportunities for leveraging AI technologies to drive innovation, improve business processes, and enhance decision-making. This includes staying updated on AI trends and advancements, conducting market research, and providing recommendations on AI adoption and implementation.
- Model Development and Evaluation: Contribute to the development, deployment, and evaluation of AI models and to the deployment and evaluation of off the shelf AI models. This includes selecting appropriate algorithms, optimising model performance, conducting experiments and testing, and ensuring that the models meet the desired accuracy, reliability, and performance criteria.
- Collaboration and Stakeholder Management: Help the wider team collaborating with business stakeholders, technology teams, and other relevant groups to understand their needs, gather requirements, and align AI solutions with organisational goals.
- Prototyping, developing, and deploying machine learning applications into production
- Contributing to our machine learning enabled, business-facing applications
- Contributing effective, high quality code to our codebase
- Model validation and model testing of production models
- Presenting findings to senior internal and external stakeholders in written reports and presentations.
Requirements
This role is for you if:
- Python for API and Model development (Machine learning frameworks and tooling e.g. Sklearn) and (Deep learning frameworks such as Pytorch and Tensorflow)
- Understanding of machine learning techniques
- Experience with data manipulation libraries (e.g. Pandas, Spark, SQL)
- Problem solving skills
- Git for version control
- Cloud experience (we use Azure/GCP/AWS)
- Skills we’d also like to hear about:
- Evidence of modelling experience applied to industry relevant use cases
- Familiarity with working in an MLOps environment
- Familiarity with simulation techniques
- Familiarity with optimisation techniques
Benefits
What you’ll receive from us:
No matter where you may be in your career or personal life, our benefits are designed to add value and support, recognising and rewarding you fairly for your contributions.
We offer a range of benefits including empowered flexibility and a working week split between office, home and client site; private medical cover and 24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP; six volunteering days a year and much more.
Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)
Degrees/Field of Study required:
Degrees/Field of Study preferred:
Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)
Required Skills
Optional Skills
Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Communication, Computer Engineering, Computer Program Installation, Computer Programming, Computer Technical Support, Creativity, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Enterprise Architecture, Incident Management and Resolution (IMR), Inclusion, Information and Communications Technology (ICT), Intellectual Curiosity, IT Infrastructure Upgrades, IT Operations, IT Operations Management, IT Project Lifecycle, IT Support, IT Troubleshooting, Learning Agility {+ 11 more}
Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)
Travel Requirements
Not Specified
Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?
Yes
Government Clearance Required?
No
Required Documents
- CV/Resume
- Cover Letter
Application Process
If you’re qualified and seeking sponsorship, APPLY NOW!
Application Deadline
Open until filled