Full job descriptionSenior Data Scientist
£60,000 - £75,000
London, Leicester or Bexhill (1 day a week in office)
This is an opportunity to join a highly regarded data science function where innovation sits at the centre of decision making. Working within a specialist pricing team, you will have the freedom to explore new data sources, develop cutting-edge machine learning models, and shape how customer risk is assessed across a large-scale digital business. If you enjoy solving complex problems and building impactful models from messy, high-volume datasets, this role offers both technical challenge and visibility.
THE COMPANY
They are a market-leading digital organisation with a strong reputation for using data and analytics to drive business performance. Having invested heavily in their data science capabilities, they continue to expand a high-performing analytics community that values curiosity, experimentation, and collaboration.
THE ROLE
As a Senior Data Scientist you will join a specialist team focused on developing innovative approaches to customer risk assessment and pricing.
Specifically, you can expect to be involved in the following:
*Building and deploying predictive machine learning models that improve pricing and customer selection strategies
*Exploring and evaluating new data sources to identify commercial opportunities
*Developing geospatial and footprint models using alternative datasets
*Creating residual and claims-related models to improve business performance
*Working with large, complex, and often unstructured datasets
*Taking ownership of projects from problem definition through to delivery
*Mentoring and supporting junior team members
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
The successful Senior Data Scientist will have the following skills and experience:
*Strong commercial experience delivering machine learning and predictive modelling projects
*Advanced Python and SQL skills
*Experience working with large and complex datasets
*Knowledge of machine learning techniques such as XGBoost, CatBoost, or related models
*Experience working in cloud-based environments, ideally Azure
*Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
*Ability to translate business challenges into analytical solutions
*Experience within insurance is valuable but not essential
BENEFITS
The successful Senior Data Scientist will receive the following benefits:
*Salary between £60,000 - £75,000 - depending on experience
*£5000 annual car allowance
*Performance bonus scheme with on-target bonus and enhanced earning potential
*10% matched pension contribution
*27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
*Private medical insurance
*And other benefits
HOW TO APPLY
Please register your interest by sending your resume to Majid Latif via the Apply link on this page.