Data scientist jobs in London, United Kingdom

About the role

ace has partnered with a leading UK asset management firm and requires an ambitious Graduate Data Scientist who will support a high-impact data and technology advisory engagement. You will work alongside senior ace advisors, engaging directly with stakeholders, contributing to discovery sessions, current-state analysis, architecture mapping and board-level deliverables. We are looking for a data scientist equally comfortable working with databases and cloud data platforms as communicating strategy and recommendations to senior stakeholders. The successful candidate will bring strong technical foundations, particularly around data structures, SQL, and ideally Snowflake, alongside genuine consultative instincts, an understanding of how change management works in practice, and the professional presence to operate effectively in a regulated financial services environment. Please note: this role is based full-time, five days a week, in our London office. Immediate availability is essential. The initial engagement is a 12-week fixed-term contract with strong potential to convert to a permanent option depending on performance.

What you'll bring

• Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Data Science, Statistics or a related quantitative discipline
• Strong SQL proficiency is essential for querying, analysing, and documenting data structures
• Solid understanding of database design principles, data modelling and relational schemas
• Experience with or strong working knowledge of Snowflake
• Ability to read, interpret and contribute to architecture and data flow diagrams
• Demonstrable consultative experience: an understanding of how change management works in practice, and the ability to define strategy, gather requirements, and translate technical findings into recommendations
• Strong stakeholder communication skills: confident engaging senior audiences
• this is not a desk-based technical role
• Excellent written communication skills
• capable of producing clear, structured, professional outputs
• Proactive and self-motivated, comfortable operating with some ambiguity in a fast-moving engagement
• Prior internship, placement, or work experience in financial services or professional services / consulting