Data Scientist

Hastings Direct; London; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital insurance provider in the UK is seeking a Data Scientist to develop machine learning models that predict claims outcomes and assess risks. This hybrid role offers competitive benefits, including a bonus scheme, financial wellbeing support, and mental wellbeing programs. Join a company that invests in technology and people, ensuring growth and customer satisfaction.

Benefits

Flexible working – hybrid approach

Competitive bonus scheme

Financial wellbeing support

Mental wellbeing programme

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

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).

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.

Skills

Proficiency in Python

Experience with ML libraries

Knowledge of SQL

Commercial thinking

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Data Scientist
Location: Leicester / Bexhill / London / Hybrid

Hastings Direct is a digital insurance provider with a strategy to be the best and biggest player in the UK market. We have invested in technology, pricing, data and analytics capabilities, and in our people. This role sits within Finance and supports building a market-leading finance technology platform with a focus on commercially adding value to the business.

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 work to Operational and Commercial stakeholders.
• Explore new technologies and contribute to setting the team\'s best practices.

Skills and 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, Operational and Commercial stakeholders.

The Interview Process

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

Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary you will also receive:

• Flexible working – hybrid approach; discuss details with your recruiter
• Competitive bonus scheme – annual 4Cs performance bonus
• Financial wellbeing – life assurance (4x salary), income protection, pension contributions up to 10%, plus discounts, cashback, mortgage advice and financial wellbeing support
• Mental wellbeing programme – Thrive app, 24/7 colleague assistance programme, in-house mental health first aiders, support groups
• Other benefits – 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave, healthcare cashback plans, dental plans, cycle to work and tech schemes, onsite facilities, social events and more

Join us and you\'ll find a different way of doing things. Our 4Cs focus on getting it right for colleagues, customers, the company and the community. We invest in our people and aim to deliver good outcomes for every customer and for sustainable growth. Hastings Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably skilled persons regardless of gender, age, race, disability, ethnic background, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or marital/family status. A thorough referencing process, including credit and criminal record checks, applies.