Associate Data Scientist (Performance Management, MI & Data Analytics)

CFC; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance firm in London is seeking an Associate Data Scientist in the Performance Management team. The ideal candidate will have 12–18 months of experience in data analysis, strong skills in Python and Excel, and a degree in a tech or data-related discipline. This role focuses on building pricing models and collaborating with various teams to drive business impact. The firm promotes a collaborative and innovative workplace culture.

Qualifications

• 12–18 months of experience in data analysis or data science in a corporate environment.
• Strong technical skills in Python, Excel, and SQL.
• Experience with version control tools like Git or Azure DevOps.

Responsibilities

• Use Excel and Python to build and improve pricing models.
• Work closely with multiple teams to solve pricing challenges.
• Analyse large datasets and create reports on underwriting performance.

Skills

Data analysis

Python

Excel

SQL

Version control tools (Git, Azure DevOps)

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or related discipline

Job description

Associate Data Scientist (Performance Management, MI & Data Analytics)

Department: Performance Management, MI & Data Analytics

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: UK - London

Reporting To: Jamie Clarke

Description

As a key member of our Performance Management team, you’ll play an important role in supporting underwriting performance across CFC’s portfolio. This is a great opportunity for someone early in their career who loves working with data and technology, and wants to learn, contribute, and grow in a collaborative environment.

If you enjoy turning data into insights and want to make a real impact in a forward-thinking environment, we’d love to hear from you!

This role is perfect for someone early in their career, maybe you’re in your first job and ready for a new challenge.

If you have a degree in a tech or data-related discipline and want to apply your skills to real-world problems, you’ll thrive here. You’ll work with cutting-edge pricing models in Excel and Python, collaborate with multiple teams, and turn data into insights that drive business impact. It’s an opportunity to grow your technical expertise, broaden your commercial understanding, and make a tangible difference in a dynamic, innovative environment.

About the role

• Use Excel and Python to build and improve pricing models that are accurate, efficient, and user-friendly.
• Work closely with Pricing Analytics, Underwriting, IT, and Product teams to solve complex pricing challenges and deliver smart solutions.
• Analyse large datasets and create clear reports that show underwriting performance and strategic outcomes.
• Keep everyone aligned on pricing matters by engaging with multiple stakeholders internally.
• Troubleshoot technical issues to keep our pricing systems running smoothly.
• Contribute to projects that enhance underwriting performance and operational excellence.

About you

We’re looking for someone with 12–18 months of direct experience in data analysis or data science within a corporate environment. You’ll have proven experience using version control tools such as Git or Azure DevOps, and strong technical skills in Python, Excel, and SQL.

A degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related discipline is essential, along with strong communication skills and the ability to translate technical analysis into clear insights for a wide range of stakeholders.

If you’ve completed a placement year or held multiple internships during your studies and are ready to take the next step in your career, we’d also love to hear from you.

Core Values

Love what you do: We show up each day ready to take on the world. Our passion and intensity set us apart and makes the difference to our colleagues, customers, brokers and carriers.

Challenge everything: We’re never afraid to question the way that things are done and we constantly challenge ourselves and others to makes things better.

Have fun, be good: Insurance is a serious business, but we don’t take ourselves too seriously. We make it fun to work at CFC, we welcome all viewpoints, and we treat everyone how we would expect to be treated.