Data Scientist

Aviva; Otley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus 8%

Pension

Holiday 29 days

Private Medical

Discounts

Matching Shares

Save As You Earn

Parental Leave

Carer Leave

Flexible Benefits

Volunteer Days

Wellbeing Support

Job summary

Aviva is seeking a Data Scientist to join the Data Science and Advanced Analytics Team in Norwich or Leeds. You will apply advanced analytics and machine learning to fraud-related challenges, covering problem definition, data exploration, model development, deployment and monitoring.

As part of Aviva’s Quantum data science community, you’ll collaborate with stakeholders, translate business needs into actionable insights, and grow your expertise through learning and knowledge sharing.

Qualifications

• Degree or MSc in a numerate field such as Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a modelling‑based science.
• Experience in data science techniques including statistics, machine learning, and AI.
• Strong programming skills in Python, SQL, and/or R.
• Ability to communicate complex technical ideas to non‑technical audiences.
• Experience working with large datasets and deploying models into production environments.

Responsibilities

• Apply advanced analytics and ML techniques to tackle fraud-related challenges across the full data science lifecycle.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into actionable insights and production‑ready AI solutions.
• Develop, deploy and monitor models in production environments.
• Work across problem definition, data exploration, wrangling, and model deployment.
• Continuously develop expertise through collaboration within Aviva’s Data Science community.

Skills

Statistics & ML

Communication

Data wrangling

Production deployment

Education

Degree or MSc in a numerate field

Tools

Python

SQL

R

Job description

Data Scientist

Location: Norwich or Leeds

Salary: circa £33k

Are you passionate about solving complex problems and using data to make a real‑world impact? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where innovation and continuous learning are part of everyday life? If so, we’d love to hear from you.

We’re looking for aData Scientistto join our high‑profile Data Science and Advanced Analytics Teamat Aviva. This is your chance to work with one of the richest insurance datasets in the world and help shape our future of Counter‑Fraud Advanced Analytics capability through cutting‑edge analytics, ML and Generative AI.

A bit about the job:

In this role, you’ll apply advanced analytics and machine learning techniques to tackle complex fraud‑related challenges, helping to protect customers and the business. You’ll work across the full data science lifecycle, from problem definition, data exploration and wrangling through to model development, deployment, and monitoring. Collaborating closely with stakeholders, you’ll translate business needs into actionable insights and production‑ready AI solutions that deliver measurable impact.

As part of Quantum, Aviva’s dedicated Data Science community, you’ll also have the opportunity to continuously develop your expertise through learning, knowledge sharing, and collaboration with fellow data science professionals.

Skills and experience we’re looking for:

• Degree or MSc in a numerate field such as Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a modelling‑based science.
• Experience in data science techniques including statistics, machine learning, and AI.
• Strong programming skills in Python, SQL, and/or R.
• Ability to communicate complex technical ideas to non‑technical audiences.
• Experience working with large datasets and deploying models into production environments.

Whatyou’llget 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 promiseisby investing in you.We have so much to offer when it comes to being an Aviva colleague.

• Startingsalary Circa: 33k (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications)
• Bonus opportunity 8% – actual amount depends on your performance and Aviva’s
• Generouspensionscheme e.g. if you put in 8%, Aviva adds 14% in.
• 29 daysholidayplus bank holidays,and you can choosetobuyorsell up to 5days
• Aviva-funded Private Medical Benefitto help you get expert support when you need it
• Make your money go further -Up to 40%discountonAviva products, and other retailer discounts
• Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares per year through ourMatching Share Planand share in the success of Aviva with ourSave As You Earnscheme
• Brilliantlysupportive policiesincluding parentalandcarer’s leave
• Flexible benefitsto suit you, includingsustainability optionssuch as cycle to work
• Make a difference,be part of our Aviva Communitiesand useyour3paid volunteering daysto help others
• We take yourwellbeingseriously withlots of support and tools

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Aviva is for everyone:

We’reinclusive andwelcome everyone – we want applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Excited but not sure you tick every box? Even if youdon’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 –spendingat least50% of their time in our offices every week - combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues.

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