Haystack
Founding Data Scientist

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We're partnering with an innovative business building its data science capability in-house for the first time. Join them at the ground floor to shape the future of their data function and directly impact customer retention and business strategy.
The Role
- Shape and define the data science function from the ground up
- Take ownership of the full data science lifecycle, from modelling to production-ready solutions
- Focus initially on customer churn and complaint propensity, forecasting, and predictive modelling
- Build models, document methodologies, and establish scalable approaches
- Work independently to take models from concept through to productionisation
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I’m in my final year doing Economics and I don’t know whether to apply for grad schemes now or do a masters first. What do you think?
Honest answer — it depends on where you want to end up. A lot of top grad schemes (Big 4, civil service, banking) don’t need a masters. Let’s look at the ones you’d be competitive for now, and we can decide if a masters actually adds anything.
Also worth knowing: most autumn 2026 applications are open now. Timing matters more than you think.
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Graduate Consultant — 2026 Scheme
Why you're a good match
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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Why you're a good match
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.
Experience fit
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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What You'll Need
- Strong commercial Data Science / Machine Learning experience
- Proven experience building customer churn / propensity models
- Strong Python and SQL skills
- Experience taking ML models into production
- Ability to design and document modelling approaches from scratch
- Experience working with subscription, recurring revenue, or service-based businesses


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What's On Offer
- Opportunity to define how Data Science is done within the business
- Genuine ownership and autonomy in your role
- Chance to build something impactful from the ground up
- Fully remote role with occasional trips to the London office
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