Nationwide
Associate Data Scientist

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Data Science is central to how we decide the right messages to send to our customers to help them with their financial needs at the moments that matter most. As a Data Scientist within the Group Customer & Communications function, you'll be at the start of your data science journey, working alongside experienced team members to develop models, analyse data, and build impactful solutions.
You'll gain hands-on experience in real-world challenges while contributing to meaningful projects. With the proliferation of data and the increased use of AI, automation and transformation are changing the way that marketing operates. In such a fast-paced environment, we are continuously looking to improve how we engage with our customers to provide value to them. We do this by being more data-led and using new and innovative techniques.
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StrongYour economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.
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You’ve got the grades and the economics background, and your bank internship is exactly the experience this scheme looks for. Apply soon — deadlines close within the month.
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Your summer at the bank plus your econometrics coursework map directly to the day-one responsibilities on this scheme — client modelling, market briefings, and deal support.
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We are happy to consider flexible working approaches to help you perform at your best.
The working hours (per week) for this role can be between 28 and 35 hours.
This is a 9-month Fixed Term Contract opportunity.
At Nationwide we offer hybrid working wherever possible. More rewarding relationships are supported through our hybrid approach, bringing colleagues together across our UK wide estate, whilst also supporting generous access to home working. We value our time in the office to solve problems, to learn, and to feel connected.


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For this job you'll spend at least two days per week, or if part time you'll spend 40% of your working time, based at either our London or Swindon office. If your application is successful, your hiring manager will provide further details on how this works. You can also find out more about our approach to hybrid working here https://nationwide-jobs.co.uk/life-at-nationwide/rewarding-you.
If we receive a high volume of relevant applications, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so please apply as soon as you can.
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