The Data And AI Podcast

This podcast will cover a range of topics such as finding data talent, and AI training. We will also discuss more advanced subjects like assessing the value of your data team, identifying biases in AI and addressing pay gaps in Data and AI.

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Dive deep into the world of AI, data, and analytics

Episode 22: Bridging the Data Skills Gap – How to Upskill and Build Analytics Culture

Episode 21: GenAI breakthroughs, roadblocks and what to learn next

Episode 20: How Incrementality and MMM Are Changing Marketing Analytics

Episode 19: How AI Innovation & Hiring Are Evolving Hand in Hand

Exclusive! Harnham to 15,000: The Shift to Personalisation

Episode 18: Beyond the Numbers: Humanising Your Customer Data

Episode 17: Bridging the Consumer Experience Gap: What Brands Get Wrong

Episode 16: The Past, Present, and Future of Experimentation

Episode 15: Utilising Data for Market Fit

Episode 14: Geospatial Analytics – Past, Present and Future

Episode 13: Democratising Data

Episode 12: How to Build and Retain High-Performing Analytics Teams

Episode 11: Leading with a People-First Approach: Navigating Growth in Data and AI

Episode 10: From Payday Lending to AI: Navigating the Credit Risk Landscape

Episode 9: The State and Future of AI

Episode 8: The Next Data Wave: Emerging Trends in Data Management and Governance

Episode 7: Futurecast: Skillsets, Decisions, and the Role of AI

Episode 6: Getting Into the Data Industry Without a STEM Degree

Episode 5: Diversity Equity & Inclusion – How Data Leaders Can Take Action

Episode 4 – Key Findings from Harnham’s 2023 US Data & AI Salary Guide

Episode 3: Key Findings from Harnham’s 2023 UK Data & AI Salary Guide

Episode 2 – Data Literacy (with Waseem Ali & David Reed)

Episode 1 – Quantifying the Benefit of Data (with Waseem Ali & Craig Civil)

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Data Infrastructure Analyst

amsterdam

€100000 - €130000

+ Data Engineering

Permanent
Netherlands

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Data Infrastrucure Analyst

Position: Infrastrucure Analyst

Location: Amsterdam

Employment Type: [Full-time/Contract]

About the Role

This company are looking for an experienced hire they need an IT operations manager who is very broad on infrastructure, has some leadership experience has also worked as an architect.

The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Microsoft’s Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF), enterprise-scale landing zone design, and the ability to navigate the complexities of large-scale, multi-region environments.

Key Responsibilities

  • Architect and implement enterprise-scale Azure data landing zones that support global operations, ensuring scalability, performance, and security across multiple regions.
  • Collaborate with global business and IT stakeholders to design data platforms aligned to corporate strategy and industry best practices.
  • Define and enforce governance, compliance, and security standards (e.g., RBAC, encryption, data residency, privacy regulations).
  • Establish repeatable frameworks and patterns for data ingestion, transformation, storage, and analytics in large-scale environments.
  • Partner with engineering teams to deliver end-to-end data solutions using Azure services (Data Lake, Synapse, Databricks, Data Factory, Purview, Event Hubs, Azure SQL).
  • Lead data modernization initiatives, including cloud migrations from legacy and hybrid environments.
  • Optimize for global scale and performance, including multi-region replication, disaster recovery, and cost management.
  • Mentor teams and provide architectural leadership across multiple business units and time zones.
  • Stay at the forefront of Azure innovations, driving adoption of new features and services to improve enterprise capabilities.

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in data architecture, with at least 5+ years building solutions on Azure.
  • Leadership knowledge preferred
  • Proven experience designing and deploying Azure Landing Zones at enterprise scale.
  • Hands-on expertise with Azure Data Services: Data Lake, Synapse, Databricks, Data Factory, Event Hub, Azure SQL/MI, and Purview.
  • Strong knowledge of global-scale architecture, including data residency, sovereignty, and compliance (GDPR, HIPAA, etc.).
  • Experience managing large, multi-region cloud environments in a global enterprise.
  • Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/Bicep/ARM) and DevOps practices for data platform deployment.
  • Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and communicate complex technical concepts clearly.
  • Preferred certifications: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Data Engineer Associate, Azure Security Engineer Associate.

Why Join Us

  • Play a strategic role in shaping a global Azure data platform at enterprise scale.
  • Work with cutting-edge cloud, data, and AI technologies in a complex, international environment.
  • Collaborate with a diverse team across multiple regions, impacting business decisions worldwide.
  • Competitive compensation, global career growth opportunities, and a culture of innovation.

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AI Consultant

London

£70000 - £90000

+ Risk Analytics

Permanent
London

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AI Consultant
London, Leeds – 3dpw
£70-£90,000 plus benefits.

This is an opportunity to join a newly established AI lab within a large, data-driven organisation that plays a critical role in supporting smarter decision-making across regulated industries. Sitting at consultant level, this role offers a rare mix of hands-on model development, applied AI research and exposure to varied, high-impact projects, without being overly focused on deployment work.

The Company
They are a well-established organisation operating at scale, known for working with complex, high-volume datasets to support better commercial and risk decisions. Data and analytics sit at the heart of the business, with a strong culture of long-term career development and collaboration. Their AI lab is a newer function, created to enhance existing capabilities and drive innovation through advanced analytics and artificial intelligence

The Role

  • Design, develop and enhance AI and machine learning models to support client and internal projects.
  • Apply AI techniques such as LLMs, transformers and predictive modelling to real-world business problems.
  • Contribute to research and development initiatives, including new product and model innovation.
  • Work closely with stakeholders across data, analytics and wider business teams to integrate AI into decision-making.
  • Present insights and recommendations clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Support and guide others on best practice in modelling and analytical approaches.

Your Skills and Experience

  • Strong commercial experience in credit risk within a lender, fintech or credit-focused data organisation.
  • Proven capability in model development, including scorecards or other predictive models.
  • Hands-on experience applying AI and machine learning, such as chatbots, LLMs or advanced ML models.
  • Solid programming skills in Python and SQL.
  • Experience exploring AI as an alternative or improved solution to existing lending or collections processes.
  • Confident communicator, comfortable presenting technical work to varied stakeholders.

What They Offer

  • Bonus, pension, private medical
  • A high-impact role within a growing AI function, working on varied and meaningful projects.
  • Clear scope for progression within a business known for strong retention and culture.
  • Hybrid working with three set days in the office each week.

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AI Consultant

London

£75000 - £90000

+ Data Science & AI

Permanent
London

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AI Consultant
London | Up to £90,000

This is a standout opportunity for an AI Consultant to join a growing AI and Analytics function at a well established data driven organisation. Sitting at consultant level within a specialist AI lab, this role offers the chance to work on varied, high impact projects that shape how AI is applied to complex commercial decision making.

The Company
They are a large, data led organisation whose core purpose is helping businesses make better, more accurate decisions using advanced analytics. With deep, proprietary data assets and long standing partnerships across financial services and other regulated industries, analytics sits at the heart of everything they do. They have recently invested heavily in a specialist AI Lab to accelerate the use of AI and machine learning across products and client solutions. The culture is collaborative and stable, with strong retention and clear long term career paths.

The Role
You will be part of a specialist AI lab focused on enhancing existing offerings and developing new AI driven solutions. The role is hands on and research led, with exposure to a wide range of use cases.
Key responsibilities include:

  • Developing and enhancing AI and machine learning models, including scorecards and predictive models.
  • Applying techniques such as LLMs, transformers and chatbots to real world business problems.
  • Contributing to research and development for new products and innovative analytical approaches.
  • Working closely with stakeholders to translate business problems into effective AI solutions.
  • Supporting and guiding more junior team members where needed.

Your Skills and Experience

  • Strong commercial experience in credit risk modelling within a lender, fintech or similar data rich environment.
  • Proven capability in model development, particularly scorecards or predictive models.
  • Hands on experience applying AI or machine learning, such as LLMs, chatbots or advanced ML techniques.
  • Strong Python and SQL skills for data analysis and model development.
  • Ability to communicate complex analytical concepts clearly to non technical audiences.

What They Offer

  • Salary up to £90,000.
  • Hybrid working with three set days per week in the office.
  • Exposure to varied, high impact projects across multiple industries.
  • Clear progression within a growing AI and Analytics function.
  • A supportive culture where people tend to stay and build long term careers.

How to Apply
If you are looking for a role where you can apply AI to meaningful commercial problems and develop your career within a specialist data environment, apply now for immediate consideration.

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Data Scientist

London

£55000 - £65000

+ Data Science & AI

Permanent
London

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Data Scientist

London hybrid 2 days per week with flexibility for candidates based in the North | Salary up to £65,000

The Company
They are a UK based data and analytics consultancy that also develops proprietary data products. Combining rich data assets with advanced analytics and modelling expertise, they support organisations to make smarter, more targeted decisions. Their work spans sectors such as utilities, telecoms, financial services and not for profit organisations, with a strong focus on predictive modelling for marketing and customer insight.

The Role

  • Build and refine predictive models, with a strong focus on propensity and scorecard style modelling.
  • Translate client problems into analytical solutions through data discovery and stakeholder workshops.
  • Work closely with subject matter experts, project managers and data analysts to deliver end to end projects.
  • Train, test and optimise models, ensuring outputs are robust and commercially relevant.
  • Present findings and recommendations to clients in a clear, engaging and non technical way.
  • Contribute to reports, dashboards and insight packs that support client decision making.

Your Skills and Experience

  • Strong commercial experience using Python and SQL for data analysis and modelling.
  • Practical experience building and validating predictive models, ideally within customer or marketing analytics.
  • Comfortable working with large datasets and translating patterns into actionable insight.
  • Experience working with cloud based analytics platforms, with Databricks being a strong advantage.
  • Confident communicator who enjoys working directly with clients and stakeholders.
  • An analytical background with curiosity to explore data beyond the initial brief.

What They Offer

  • Salary up to £65,000 depending on experience.
  • Hybrid working model with two days per week in London and flexibility for Northern based candidates.
  • Exposure to a wide range of industries and business problems.
  • Clear progression within a growing data science function, working alongside experienced practitioners.
  • The chance to develop both technical and client facing skills in a collaborative environment.

How to Apply
If you are a Data Scientist looking for a role that blends advanced analytics with real client impact, apply now to learn more.

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Founding Research Scientist

London

£60000 - £75000

+ Data Science & AI

Permanent
London

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Research Scientist Human Attention and Spatial AI

London – Remote – x2 a month visits


The Role
You will design and build models that predict, interpret, and simulate human attention and behaviour in visual and spatial contexts. Working closely with the founders, you will influence both the technical roadmap and future diversification into new application areas.
Key responsibilities include:

  • Developing machine learning and computer vision models focused on human attention, perception, and intent
  • Designing and running experiments independently across visual and spatial data
  • Working with multimodal and temporal data such as gaze, motion, and interaction signals
  • Contributing to new research directions and exploratory projects beyond the initial domain
  • Publishing research in leading academic venues while working on applied problems

Your Skills and Experience

  • PhD or near completed PhD, or equivalent research experience, in computer vision, machine learning, neuroscience, cognitive science, robotics, HCI, or a related field
  • Strong publication record, ideally at venues such as CVPR or ICCV, or equivalent research output
  • Hands on experience with Python and deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow
  • Ability to design, run, and analyse machine learning experiments end to end
  • Clear interest in human behaviour, perception, attention, or cognitive modelling
  • Comfortable working in a very small team with ambiguity and open ended research problems

Useful or Nice to Have

  • Gaze modelling, eye tracking, visual saliency, or attention modelling
  • Spatial AI, 2D or 3D vision, simulation, or digital twins
  • EEG or other physiological signals combined with computer vision
  • Multimodal or temporal modelling, egocentric video, or embodied AI

What They Offer

  • Meaningful equity as an early and influential hire
  • Flexibility on location across London, Bristol, or remote working
  • Freedom to continue publishing and shaping your own research agenda
  • The chance to work directly with founders and have real ownership over technical direction

How to Apply
If you are excited by human centred computer vision and want to take on a founding level research role in a small, ambitious team, apply to find out more.

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Data Analyst

London

£45000 - £55000

+ Advanced Analytics & Marketing Insights

Permanent
London

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Data Analyst

London

Up to £55,000

This is a great opportunity to join a finance team that is investing heavily in data, systems, and reporting transformation. You will step into a visible role where your work directly supports senior decision-making and shapes how finance reporting evolves across the business.

The Company:

They are a large, UK-listed organisation operating across the UK and Europe, with a strong focus on long-term asset performance and operational efficiency. The business is undergoing significant finance transformation, modernising its systems, data infrastructure, and reporting capabilities. Data-driven insight sits at the heart of their strategy, with growing investment in analytics and automation.

The Role:

  • Lead the design, development, and ownership of Power BI dashboards for key finance KPIs
  • Build and maintain robust data models using DAX and Power Query
  • Extract, transform, and consolidate data from multiple finance and operational systems
  • Own core reporting processes, including monthly, ad hoc, and bi-annual reporting cycles
  • Translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for senior stakeholders
  • Act as the Power BI subject matter expert within the Group Finance function
  • Support ongoing finance transformation initiatives, including new systems and data platforms

Your Skills and Experience:

  • Strong commercial experience using Power BI for financial reporting and analytics
  • Advanced capability in DAX and Power Query
  • Working knowledge of SQL and relational data sources
  • Solid understanding of core financial statements and metrics
  • Ability to communicate insights clearly to non-technical senior stakeholders
  • Comfortable working in a changing environment with evolving systems and processes

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Lead Product Analyst

London

£90000 - £100000

+ Advanced Analytics & Marketing Insights

Permanent
London

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Lead Product Analyst
London – hybrid 3x a week
Up to £100,000 + equity

This is a high impact Lead Product Analyst role where you will shape how data drives product and customer experiences within a fast-paced, product-led technology business. With a strong focus on personalisation and experimentation, this role offers the chance to influence core commercial outcomes while working on a rapidly scaling international portfolio.

The Company
They are a well-established, data driven fintech operating a multi-product consumer app across lending and financial services. Known for their strong analytical culture, they have been profitable for several years and continue to grow at pace, including significant expansion into the US market. Data sits at the centre of decision making, with analytics embedded closely alongside product, engineering and growth teams.

The Role
You will operate as a senior individual contributor within the product analytics function, owning insight across key customer journeys and driving measurable impact.

  • Lead product analytics for a consumer app, focusing on personalisation and customer relevance
  • Use data to determine the right product, message or experience to show each user at the right time
  • Partner closely with product managers, engineers and data scientists in a cross functional, pod based environment
  • Drive experimentation through robust AB testing and funnel analysis to improve conversion and engagement
  • Support recommendation systems and propensity models to predict customer behaviour and purchase likelihood
  • Analyse customer journeys, drop offs and lifecycle behaviour to optimise in app and push notification experiences
  • Translate complex analysis into clear commercial recommendations for senior stakeholders

Your Skills and Experience

  • Strong experience in product or growth analytics within consumer facing digital products
  • Advanced SQL and strong Python skills, with Python central to day to day analysis
  • Proven experience with experimentation, AB testing and causal analysis
  • Exposure to propensity modelling or recommendation based use cases
  • A commercial mindset with the ability to link analysis to business outcomes
  • Experience working closely with product and engineering teams in agile environments
  • Familiarity with complex, multi step customer journeys, ideally within apps or large scale consumer platforms

What They Offer

  • Salary up to £100,000
  • Equity participation
  • Hybrid working with three days per week in the London office
  • A highly visible role with real ownership and influence over product direction
  • Strong opportunities for growth within a scaling analytics function

How to Apply
Apply now to learn more about this Lead Product Analyst opportunity and how it could fit your next career move.

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Senior Marketing Analyst

London

£75000 - £85000

+ Advanced Analytics & Marketing Insights

Permanent
London

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Senior Marketing Analyst
London – hybrid 3x a week
Up to £85,000 + equity

This is a high impact Senior Marketing Analyst role sitting at the centre of growth and commercial decision making within a fast paced, product led fintech. You will take ownership of marketing analytics across a complex, multi-product environment, with a particular focus on attribution, experimentation, and driving efficient growth in a key international market.

The Company
They are a highly data driven fintech operating a consumer app across lending and financial products. Known for strong analytical standards and commercial focus, they have been profitable for several years and continue to scale at pace, including significant expansion into the US. Data is deeply embedded across product and growth teams, with analytics playing a critical role in shaping strategy.

The Role

  • Partner closely with growth and marketing teams to support performance analysis and commercial decision making
  • Analyse marketing spend across digital channels including paid social and search, assessing efficiency and ROI
  • Own attribution analysis to understand where customer applications originate, including multi touch attribution models
  • Optimise end to end customer funnels, identifying drop offs and conversion opportunities
  • Analyse complex customer journeys across financial products and recommend alternative pathways for rejected users
  • Build models to answer commercial questions such as incrementality, uplift and new channel effectiveness
  • Apply statistical techniques to support experimentation, testing and investment decisions
  • Work closely with senior stakeholders including the Head of Growth and CMO to translate insight into action

Your Skills and Experience

  • Strong commercial marketing analytics experience within consumer technology or digital products
  • Advanced SQL and Python skills, with Python central to analytical work
  • Proven experience with attribution modelling and complex channel analysis
  • Hands on experience with experimentation, AB testing and statistical analysis
  • Ability to structure ambiguous problems and deliver clear, actionable insight
  • Confident communicator with experience influencing non technical stakeholders

What They Offer

  • Salary up to £85,000
  • Equity participation
  • Hybrid working with three fixed days per week in the London office
  • High visibility role with clear ownership and impact
  • Opportunity to work on international growth within a mature, data led organisation

How to Apply
To apply, please send your CV to Izzi, including your contact details and salary expectations.

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