Lead Data Scientist at Zola

London, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Financial Services, Banking, FintechIndustries

Requirements

Proven track record of solving complex data problems and delivering business value
Passionate about tackling real-world problems with data
Always curious, eager to learn, with an inquisitive mind to delve under the surface and challenge the status quo
Fearless in innovation for the good of customers and the world
Great communicator who enjoys influencing decision makers with data insights
Ability to foster mutual understanding and trust with stakeholders of different perspectives
Team player striving for team success, collaborating with an open mind and a can-do attitude

Responsibilities

Lead high-impact projects related to data and modelling across topics such as marketing, customer engagement, credit risk, fraud detection, and pricing
Own the full lifecycle of projects, including discovery of business opportunities through statistical analysis, data curation and processing, feature engineering, development of machine learning models, deployment to production, and model monitoring
Engage with senior stakeholders across the company, influence critical business decisions, and make direct impacts on products and millions of customers
Work closely with product managers, analysts, data engineers, and software engineers to progress projects
Support other data scientists through knowledge sharing, code review, and collaboration on common utilities and analytical infrastructure

Skills

Machine Learning

Statistical Analysis

Feature Engineering

Model Deployment

Data Processing

Credit Risk

Fraud Detection

Pricing Models

Marketing Analytics

Customer Engagement

Zola

Online wedding planning and registry platform

About Zola

Zola.com is an online platform designed for couples planning their weddings. It offers a variety of services including customizable wedding invitations, venue and vendor recommendations, and a gift registry that allows couples to manage gifts, experiences, and cash funds all in one place. The platform simplifies the wedding planning process by providing tools for managing guest lists, tracking RSVPs, and meal selections. Zola stands out from competitors by allowing couples to exchange gifts for credit before they are shipped, enhancing the gift-giving experience. The company generates revenue through commissions from vendors and venues booked through its platform, as well as from the sale of wedding-related products. Zola's goal is to provide a seamless and user-friendly experience for engaged couples, making wedding planning easier and more organized.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters

2013Year Founded

$164.6MTotal Funding

SERIES_DCompany Stage

Consumer Software, Consumer GoodsIndustries

201-500Employees

Benefits

Hybrid Work Options

Flexible Work Hours

Risks

Emerging platforms offering similar services at lower costs threaten Zola's market share.

Economic downturns may reduce spending on weddings, impacting Zola's revenue.

Expansion into baby registries may dilute Zola's brand focus on weddings.

Differentiation

Zola offers a unique AI tool to balance wedding planning decisions.

Zola's comprehensive platform includes customizable invitations and vendor recommendations.

Zola's guest list management tool streamlines RSVP tracking and meal selections.

Upsides

Zola's AI tool aligns with the trend of integrating AI in wedding planning.

The rise of micro-weddings creates demand for Zola's tailored services.

Zola's digital marketing can leverage increased social media use for wedding planning.

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