Data Scientist

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

Job summary

A leading insurance provider is seeking a Data Scientist to assist in creating innovative data assets and predictive models for pricing activities. The role involves utilizing machine learning techniques to derive insights from customer data. Applicants should have a numerical degree and proficiency in Python and SQL. The company offers flexible working arrangements, a competitive bonus scheme, and a comprehensive benefits package. Join us to contribute to a transformative team environment.

Benefits

Flexible working

Competitive bonus scheme

Financial wellbeing support

Mental wellbeing programme

25 days annual leave with options to buy/sell weeks

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in mathematics or statistics or a similarly numerical subject.
• Experience building predictive models in a commercial environment.
• Keen interest in emerging ML techniques and their commercial value.
• Proficiency in Python, SQL, and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain analytical tools for risk portfolio management.
• Develop models to predict claims outcomes, fraud, and risk KPIs.
• Engineer new rating factors for rating algorithms.
• Identify and analyze new data sources.

Skills

Mathematics

Statistics

Machine Learning

Python

SQL

Strong communication skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in mathematics or statistics

Job description

Job Title : Data Scientist

Location : Leicester / Bexhill / London

Welcome to Hastings Direct

Were a digital insurance provider with a clear strategy to become the best and biggest player in the UK market. As a company weve made huge investments in our technology pricing data and analytics capabilities over the past few years along with nurturing our 4Cs culture and substantial investment in our people. And as a Finance team were doing exactly the same building a market leading finance technology platform investing in our team and our approach to leadership development with a real focus on commercially adding value to the business.

The fact youre now reading this job advert means weve tempted you to find out more about #lifeatHD. If you like what you see we hope youll consider joining our team.

We have high standards and understand some people may not apply for jobs unless they feel they tick every box. If youre excited about joining us and think you have some of what we are looking for even if youre not 100% sure we would love to hear from you.

The Data Scientist will assist in the identification and creation of cutting‑edge data assets and predictive models that feed into Hastings market‑leading pricing activities. This role is within a combined team of Actuaries and Data Scientists championing the adoption of the latest machine learning (ML) techniques to leverage powerful insights from vast amounts of customer information.

Accountabilities

Your remit will include the following :

• Create and maintain analytical tools to support in the management of our risk portfolio.
• Develop best in‑class models to predict claims outcomes fraud and other risk KPIs.
• Engineer powerful new rating factors to be deployed into our rating algorithms.
• Identify analyze and monetise new data sources.

Skills Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Undergraduate degree in mathematics / statistics or a similarly numerical subject
• Experience building predictive models in a commercial environment.
• Keen interest in emerging ML techniques and their commercial value.
• Proficiency in Python.
• Proficiency in SQL.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work cross‑functionally with Data Engineers Data Scientists Actuaries and Pricing Analysts.

The interview process

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

Benefits

• Flexible working we champion a flexible hybrid working approach please speak to your recruiter to discuss in more detail
• Competitive bonus scheme - all colleagues are eligible for our annual 4Cs performance bonus
• Financial wellbeing as well as providing you with 4x your salary with our life assurance cover income protection at no extra cost and matched pension contributions up to 10% we are proud to provide you with an award‑winning package which includes discounts cashback free independent mortgage advice and free access to financial wellbeing support
• Mental wellbeing programme we have the thrive mental health app our colleague assistance programme available 24 / 7 our own in‑house mental health first aiders support groups and a dedicated team to make sure we are covering your needs
• Theres more! 25 days annual leave bank holidays with the option to buy or sell one of your weeks access to our health care cash back plans dental plans discounted health assessments Cycle to work and tech schemes discounted and free onsite facilities social events throughout the year and much more .

Join us and youll find a different way of doing things. We call it the 4Cs. We focus on getting it right for our colleagues customers company and community. As one of our colleagues youll be helping to drive our growth so in return well give you all the support training and development you need. Our 4Cs principles are simple : we believe by creating the right culture for our colleagues and giving them the right tools to do their job well deliver good outcomes for every customer helping us to grow the company profitably and sustainably and allowing us to invest in the communities we serve.

Hastings Group is an equal opportunities employer which means we treat people fairly. We welcome applications from all suitably skilled persons regardless of their gender age race disability ethnic background religion / belief sexual orientation gender reassignment or marital / family status. Please also note that we have a thorough referencing process which includes credit and criminal record checks.

At Hastings Direct were committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process we encourage you to be open with us. Our recruitment team is here to provide the support you need to ensure a fair and accessible experience for all.

Employment Type : Part-Time

Experience : years