Data Scientist

About The Role

FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking Data Scientists to work for our client in the Banking sector. This is a 12 month fixed-term contract opportunity based in Manchester.
Our client is looking for Data Scientists to develop and evaluate AI/ML solutions, spanning both classical machine learning and LLMs. The role covers framing the problem, designing experiments, evaluating models and documenting them. It will suit people who enjoy turning business problems into well-measured, evidence-based AI solutions.
Key Responsibilities:

Work with stakeholders to frame business problems as AI/ML problems with clear objectives.
Define the right AI/ML metrics and success measures for each use case.
Develop classical ML models, from data preparation through to model development.
Evaluate LLM performance and support LLM-based development.
Apply prompt engineering and RAG techniques to improve LLM outputs.
Design and run experiments to test hypotheses and compare model approaches.
Document models clearly using model cards, covering performance, limitations and intended use.
Present findings and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

About You
Experience framing problems for AI/ML.
An understanding of AI/ML metrics.
Experience developing and evaluating classical ML models and LLMs.
Working knowledge of prompting and RAG.
Experience with experiment design and model cards.
About UsFDM is an award-winning global leader in tech and business talent solutions, backed by more than 35 years of industry experience. We have centres across Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific, and a global workforce of over 2500 employees. FDM has shown exponential growth throughout the years, firmly establishing itself as an award-winning employer, currently listed on the FTSE4Good Index and as a 2026 Financial Times UK ‘Best Employer’. 
 
Diversity and Inclusion
 
FDM Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, provincial or local laws.
 
Why join us

Career coaching, mentoring and access to upskilling throughout your entire FDM career

Assignments with global companies and opportunities to work abroad

Opportunity to re-skill and up-skill into new areas, develop non-linear career paths and build a skillset within your field

Annual leave and work-place pension