AI / ML Associate

Aviva; West of England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunity 8% of annual salary

Generous pension scheme up to 14%

29 days holiday + bank holidays

Employee share plans & discounts

Job summary

Aviva seeks an AI/ML Associate to support data-led insight within Internal Audit. You’ll work with stakeholders to understand business problems, explore analytical approaches, and help develop solutions that uncover risks and improve decision-making.

This entry-level role involves hands-on data work from day one using Python and SQL to analyse datasets and build simple solutions, with awareness of AI techniques and a strong interest in growth.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Python or another programming language (Python preferred).
• Working knowledge of SQL for querying and manipulating data.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Experience with web app development using Dash, Streamlit, or Shiny.
• Awareness of modern AI/data techniques (NLP, RAG, text-to-SQL) and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Support data-led insight and innovation within Internal Audit.
• Work with stakeholders to understand business problems and develop analytical solutions.
• Hands-on data work from day one using Python and SQL.

Skills

Python

SQL

Analytical thinking

AI awareness

Web apps thinking

Tools

Dash

Streamlit

Shiny (R)

Text-to-SQL

Job description

AI / ML Associate

Salary: circa £37,000

Locations: Bristol/ Sheffield/ Glasgow/ Norwich/ Leeds/ Birmingham/ Eastleigh/ Manchester/ Newcastle/ Leatherhead/ York

A bit about the job

As an AI / ML associate, you will support data-led insight and innovation within our Internal Audit function. You’ll work closely with audit stakeholders to understand business problems, explore analytical approaches, and help develop solutions that uncover risks and improve decision-making.

This is an entry-level role suited to someone early in their career. You will be hands‑on with data from day one—using Python and SQL (or another programming language) to analyse datasets, test ideas, and build simple solutions.

You will have the opportunity to explore emerging AI capabilities (such as retrieval‑augmented generation and text‑to‑SQL). You are not expected to have deep experience here, but you should have an awareness of modern AI techniques and a strong interest in developing your skills in this space.

Skills and experience we’re looking for:

• Proficiency in Python or another programming language (Python preferred)
• Working knowledge of SQL for querying and manipulating data
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Familiarity with development of webapps using Dash, Streamlit, Shiny (R) or equivalent packages
• Awareness of modern AI and data techniques (e.g. NLP, RAG, text-to-SQL), with a willingness to learn and apply them

What you’ll get for this role:

Our purpose - with you today, for a better tomorrow – is a promise we make to our colleagues too.And one of the ways we live up to that promise is by investing in you.We have so much to offer when it comes to being an Aviva colleague.

• Salary circa £37,000 for National based (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications)
• Bonus opportunity 8% of annual salary - Actual amount depends on your performance and Aviva’s
• Generous pension scheme - Aviva will contribute up to 14%, depending on what you put in
• 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, and you can choose to buy or sell up to 5 days
• Make your money go further - Up to 40% discount on Aviva products, and other retailer discounts
• Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares per year through our Matching Share Plan and share in the success of Aviva with our Save As You Earn scheme
• Brilliantly supportive policies including parental and carer’s leave
• Flexible benefits to suit you, including sustainability options such as cycle to work
• Make a difference, be part of our Aviva Communities and use your 3 paid volunteering days to help others
• We take your wellbeing seriously with lots of support and tools

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Aviva is for everyone:

We’re inclusive and welcome everyone – we want applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Excited but not sure you tick every box? Even if you don’t, we would still encourage you to apply. We also consider all forms of flexible working, including part time and job shares.

We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. Most of our people are smart working – spending around 50% of their time in our offices every week - combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues.

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