Data Scientist

Who are we?

LMG is the largest and most progressive aggregator group across Australia and New Zealand supporting a community of over 6,000 brokers and advisers. Proudly family-owned and led, LMG supports businesses operating under their own brand, or the Loan Market brand, and partners with over 70 banks and lenders. The business has grown rapidly, with LMG brokers in both countries helping over 330,000 customers settle over $126 billion worth of loans in FY24.

We’re not a conventional company with a lot of rules and hierarchy, and we don’t intend to become one. We live our values in everything we do: Compassion for our customers, doing what we say, being curious and thinking openly, going further together, and staying hungry but humble. We’re a large company with a start-up attitude. Our success is driven by hiring outstanding people and accepting nothing less than being the best at what we do.

We are proud to be named Australian Financial Review BOSS Best Place to Work - Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services & in 2025!

About the role:

As a Data Scientist in the Data & Analytics team, you will be responsible for developing data driven, AI and ML solutions to deliver value to the organisation. You will work with business stakeholders, data engineers, data modellers, software engineers and analysts in cross functional teams to deliver end-to-end outcomes. You will also get opportunities to build proof of concepts to determine the value of AI/ML solutions to push the boundaries to create value for our brokers and their clients.

This is a hybrid role (2 days in the office per week) that can be done from Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and implement AI and machine learning solutions tailored to solve problems in a practical and timely manner.
• Evaluate the performance, stability, and scalability of developed models, ensuring they meet the necessary business requirements and standards.
• Partner with data engineering teams to deploy models on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and ensure seamless integration into existing workflows.
• Leverage dbt (Data Build Tool) to create reusable features for the data and analytics community.
• Monitor model performance and maintain optimisation, stability, and accuracy over time.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, advancements, and innovations in AI, machine learning, and data science, driving continuous improvement and innovation within the team.
• Communicate technical insights and recommendations clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

To succeed in this role you will bring with you:

• Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.
• 2+ years of hands-on experience in data science, including model development and deployment.
• Proficiency in Python and SQL for data manipulation and machine learning model development.
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to translate business problems into data science solutions.
• Good communication skills with the ability to present findings and technical solutions to diverse audiences.
• Familiarity with GCP and its services (BigQuery, Vertex AI etc.), and dbt is a plus.

Our benefits:

Flexibility & Balance:

• Hybrid & Flexible Working
• 6 ‘Me’ Days: Extra leave to prioritise personal time.
• Religious & Cultural Swap Leave: Trade a public holiday for one that’s meaningful to you.
• Extra Annual Leave: Need more time off? Purchase additional leave to recharge.

Family & Wellbeing:

• 16 Weeks Paid Parental Leave: Plus up to 52 weeks of paid superannuation.
• Paid Fertility Treatment Leave: Support when navigating your fertility journey.
• 12 Days Personal Leave: Time off when life happens.
• Wellbeing Support: Access to EAP for personal, financial, and career advice

Growth & Development:

• Paid Study Leave: Support for your studies.
• L&D Programs: Grow your skillset and advance your career with tailored learning programs.
• Accelerate Program: Development opportunities for high performers.

Community:

• LMG Share Tomorrow Foundation: Earn volunteer donation rewards and company donation matching.
• Paid Volunteer Day: Volunteer with paid time off

At LMG, we know that diversity and inclusion are key to our success. We're dedicated to building a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported—no matter their race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, age, or any other part of who they are. We understand that diverse perspectives fuel innovation and drive business growth. As an inclusive employer, we foster a culture where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and show up as their authentic selves every day.