Good culture, good mission - Lead Data Scientist Funding Circle Employee Review

4.0
15 Jan 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Work life balance and interesting projects.

Cons

Limited accountability regarding timelines and difficult change management

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Funding Circle Response
4mo
Thank you for sharing your experience as a Lead Data Scientist at Funding Circle. It is great to hear that you are enjoying our interesting projects and maintaining a healthy work-life balance, as we strive to provide an environment where high-impact work and personal well-being coexist. Regarding your points on timelines and change management, we appreciate this insight; we are on a mission to support small businesses like no other company has done before, as such accountability and timelines are key to our success. Please speak to your manager or the leader of your business area regarding the bottlenecks you are experiencing and the ways in which you can overcome these. To support this, we are launching new career frameworks that provide a clear roadmap for growth and structured goal setting to define growth in Circlers when navigating these challenges. We value your contributions and your commitment to driving innovation.

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The mission of helping small business owners succeed is easy to get behind.

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Funding Circle Response
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Thank you for leaving your review of your Funding Circle experience. It's great to hear that you resonated with our mission to back small businesses. We are very sorry to learn that you feel as though some employees may not be able to succeed based on their cultural backgrounds. We pride ourselves in having built a diverse and equitable workplace which ensures all Circlers can bring their whole selves to work.
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