Data Scientist

Hastings Insurance Services Limited; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A digital insurance provider is seeking a skilled Machine Learning Specialist in Leicester. The successful candidate will develop machine learning models to predict claims outcomes and improve fraud detection. They will collaborate with engineers, monitor model performance, and present results to stakeholders. The role offers flexible working arrangements and attractive benefits, including competitive bonuses and a focus on employee wellbeing.

Benefits

Flexible working

Competitive bonus scheme

Life assurance

Mental wellbeing programme

25 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Experience in building and deploying machine learning solutions.
• Commercial awareness linking ML model performance to business value.
• Ability to collaborate with various teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop ML models for predicting claims outcomes and fraud.
• Collaborate with ML engineers for deployment.
• Monitor model performance and link it to commercial KPIs.
• Present findings to stakeholders.
• Explore and implement new technologies.

Skills

Proficiency in Python

Experience with ML libraries

Ability to use SQL

Commercial thinking

Interest in new ML techniques

Communication skills

Job description

Responsibilities

• Develop best in-class ML models to predict claims outcomes, fraud and other risk KPIs.
• Work with ML Engineers to deploy ML models.
• Monitor deployed ML models, and link performance to commercial value KPIs.
• Present your work to Operational and Commercial stakeholders.
• Explore new technologies and contribute to setting the team's best practices.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Proficiency in Python and experience with ML libraries for building and deploying machine learning solutions in cloud environments.
• Ability to think commercially and link ML model performance to commercial KPIs.
• Experience using structured query languages (SQL).
• Keen interest in emerging new ML techniques and their commercial value.
• Ability to communicate across teams of Data Scientists, Data Engineers, ML Engineers, and Operational and Commercial stakeholders.

About the Company

We are a digital insurance provider with a clear strategy to become the best and biggest player in the UK market. We have invested in technology, pricing, data and analytics capabilities, and nurture a 4Cs culture with a focus on developing our people. As a Finance team, we are building a market leading finance technology platform and prioritizing leadership development and commercially adding value to the business.

Interview Process

• Recruiter screening call
• Intro with Hiring manager
• Interview with hiring team – Case study

Diversity & Inclusion

As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to inclusive recruitment. If you are applying, you’ll have fair access to support and adjustments. We welcome applications through the Disability Confident Scheme (DCS). For more information, visit our inclusive careers page.

Benefits

• Flexible working - we champion a flexible hybrid approach.
• Competitive bonus scheme – all colleagues are eligible for the annual 4Cs performance bonus.
• Financial wellbeing: life assurance, income protection, and matched pension contributions up to 10%.
• Access to discounts, cashback, independent mortgage advice and financial wellbeing support.
• Mental wellbeing programme and support resources available 24/7.
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, with option to buy or sell one week.
• Cycle to work, tech schemes, health plans, and other wellbeing benefits.

Join us and you’ll find a different way of doing things. Our 4Cs principles guide how we work to deliver value for colleagues, customers, the company and the community. Hastings Group is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled persons.

Note: Job posting end date may vary by role and location.