Why this role stands out
This role offers a fantastic opportunity to accelerate your career by driving high-impact machine learning initiatives within a prestigious London Market insurer, all supported by a competitive salary of up to £75,000. You will thrive in this collaborative, hybrid-flexible environment if you are a pragmatic problem-solver with a passion for deploying advanced pricing and underwriting models. Apply today to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of data-driven decision-making in the insurance industry.
Quick overview
Job description
Our client, a leading London Market insurer, is seeking a Data Scientist to join their growing Data Science function. Following significant investment and increased adoption of data science across the business, this role offers the opportunity to work on a range of high-impact machine learning and analytics initiatives that are influencing business strategy and underwriting performance.
Reporting directly to the Data Science Manager, you will join a close-knit team of data science professionals and play a key role in shaping and delivering advanced analytical solutions across the organisation.
This is a permanent role paying up to £78,000 and requires 3 days per week in the London office.
Experience Required:
- Demonstratable years' experience in a Data Scientist position
- Strong Python development skills with experience building and deploying machine learning solutions
- Experience developing, tuning, testing, and optimising machine learning models
- Understanding of CI/CD principles and deployment processes
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences
Desirable Skills:
- Experience with Databricks or similar modern data platforms
- Exposure to pricing, underwriting, or actuarial analytics within the insurance sector
If you feel you have the right skill set to take on this opportunity, please apply. Successful candidates will be contacted within 2 working days.
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Data Scientist - Insurance
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