Data Scientist

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Team – Data Science and AI

Working Pattern - Hybrid – 2 days per week in the Vitality London Office. Full time, 37.5 hours per week.

We are happy to discuss flexible working!

Top 3 skills needed for this role:

• Demonstrated Machine Learning Expertise
• Advanced Python & SQL Mastery
• Proven Stakeholder Collaboration

What this role is all about:

We're looking for a Data Scientist to play a key role in transforming underwriting and claims through data, AI and advanced analytics.

You'll work across data science, technology and business operations to convert complex data into practical insights and solutions. These solutions will support better outcomes, improve operational efficiency and enhance customer outcomes.
You'll solve real-world business obstacles, partner with experts from across the organisation and contribute to the next generation of AI-enabled underwriting and claims capabilities.

Key Actions

• Apply data science, machine learning and AI techniques to improve underwriting and claims decision-making, customer outcomes and business performance
• Develop predictive models, analytical tools and dashboards that provide actionable insights and support operational excellence
• Work with complex and diverse data sources to identify trends, risks and opportunities across underwriting and claims journeys
• Take ownership of data science initiatives from problem definition through to implementation, ensuring solutions deliver measurable value
• Identify opportunities to automate manual processes, streamline workflows and improve efficiency across the customer lifecycle
• Collaborate with Underwriting, Claims, Medical, Product and Technology teams to understand challenges and develop effective data-driven solutions
• Build and maintain robust datasets, analytical assets and scalable models that support long-term business capability
• Evaluate and implement AI-powered solutions, including intelligent decision support and workflow automation capabilities
• Communicate technical findings and recommendations clearly to a range of stakeholders, translating complex analysis into meaningful business insight
• Support the growth of data-driven decision making and contribute to the development of innovative underwriting and claims capabilities

What do you need to thrive?

• Degree in Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science or a related numerical discipline
• Proven experience applying data science, machine learning and AI techniques to solve complex business problems
• Strong SQL and Python skills with the ability to analyse, manipulate and model large datasets
• Experience developing and deploying predictive models within a commercial environment
• Ability to translate complex analysis into clear, actionable insights for a range of stakeholders
• Strong stakeholder management skills with experience working across business and technical teams
• Commercial mindset with a focus on delivering measurable business value and operational improvements
• Experience working with version control and collaborative code repositories such as GitHub or Bitbucket

So, what’s in it for you?

• Bonus Schemes – A bonus that regularly rewards you for your performance
• A pension of up to 12%– We will match your contributions up to 6% of your salary
• Our award-winning Vitality health insurance – With its own set of rewards and benefits
• Life Assurance – Four times annual salary

These are just some of the many perks that we offer! To view the extensive range of benefits we offer, please visit our careers page. Fantastic Benefits. Exciting rewards. Great career opportunities!

If you are successful in your application and join us at Vitality, this is our promise to you, we will:

• Help you to be the healthiest you’ve ever been
• Create an environment that embraces you as you are and enables you to be your best self
• Give you flexibility on how, where and when you work
• Help you advance your career by playing you to your strengths
• Give you a voice to help our business grow and make Vitality a great place to be
• Give you the space to try, fail and learn
• Provide a healthy balance of challenge and support
• Recognise and reward you with a competitive salary and amazing benefits
• Be there for you when you need us
• Provide opportunities for you to be a force for good in society

We commit to all these things because we want you to feel that you belong, and are supported to be happy and healthy.