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Lead Data Scientist KYC & Onboarding

Wise


Job Location:

London - UK

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 8 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 5 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Were looking for a technical Lead Data Scientist (IC3) to join our growing KYC Global and Onboarding Team in London. 

This role is a unique opportunity to understand the customer KYC domain how we mitigate risk leveraging data science techniques and at the same time how to provide our customers with the seamless experience they deserve. What you build will have a direct impact on Wises mission and millions of our customers.

About the Role: 

Our verification team is responsible for the processes related to KYC (Know Your Customer) checks performed on consumers and businesses during onboarding. Within the team our data scientists implement machine learning models and systems that support Document verification.

We are looking for someone to own training iteration and management of our machine learning models life cycle and be responsible for the overall training  testing model performance analysis and research further modifications to our KYC systems.

Heres how youll be contributing:

  • Actively participate in planning and ideation of data science projects in collaboration with integrated cross-functional teams

  • Uncover opportunities and provide expertise on applying machine learning/data science techniques 

  • Clearly articulate the value limitations and potential impact of data science initiatives to stakeholders with diverse levels of understanding

  • Manage and create large image and tabular datasets related to KYC processes

  • Iterate on our deep learning image models

  • Measure and optimize performance of our machine learning models

  • Maintain and develop a large Python codebase with industry-standard best practices

  • Keep up-to-date with the rapidly developing field of machine learning and research how to incorporate new ideas on systems that benefit our customers directly in production

  • Research the domain of Document verification to learn the best ways to prevent criminal activity

  • Provide mentorship to junior team members promoting their growth in data science skills and adherence to industry standards

Office: London UK (Hybrid)

Salary range: GBP 90.5K-127K yearly gross based on experience and interview outcomes*

Key benefits:

  • Flexible working - whether its working from home school plays or life admin we get that flexibility is essential and youre trusted to do the right thing and be responsible

  • Stock options in a profitable company

  • Relocation support

  • Generous parental leave

  • Pension scheme

  • Paid sabbatical

  • Loads of development opportunities 

  • Sports and wellbeing compensation

  • A fun work environment with social activities and events

  • The opportunity to work with super smart curious people

Additional Information

Were people without borders without judgement or prejudice too. We want to work with the best people no matter their background. So if youre passionate about learning new things and keen to join our mission youll fit right in.

Also qualifications arent that important to us. If youve got great experience and youre great at articulating your thinking wed like to hear from you.

And because we believe that diverse teams build better products wed especially love to hear from you if youre from an under-represented demographic.

For everyone everywhere. Were people building money without borders  without judgement or prejudice too. We believe teams are strongest when they are diverse equitable and inclusive.

Were proud to have a truly international team and we celebrate our differences.
Inclusive teams help us live our values and make sure every Wiser feels respected empowered to contribute towards our mission and able to progress in their careers.

If you want to find out more about what its like to work at Wise visit .

Keep up to date with life at Wise by following us on LinkedIn and Instagram.


Additional Information :

For everyone everywhere. Were people building money without borders  without judgement or prejudice too. We believe teams are strongest when they are diverse equitable and inclusive.

Were proud to have a truly international team and we celebrate our differences.
Inclusive teams help us live our values and make sure every Wiser feels respected empowered to contribute towards our mission and able to progress in their careers.

If you want to find out more about what its like to work at Wise visit .

Keep up to date with life at Wise by following us on LinkedIn and Instagram.


Remote Work :

No


Employment Type :

Full-time


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