Data Scientist - AI / ML, Python, Scripting, Cyber Security

Hays.; London; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance firm is seeking a Data Scientist with expertise in AI and Machine Learning for a 6-month contract based in London. The successful candidate will conduct risk assessments and propose security controls, requiring strong Python skills. This role offers hybrid working and demands a flexible approach within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in Data Science with a focus on AI/ML.
• Proficiency in Python and Bash scripting.
• Ability to perform risk assessments and propose controls.

Responsibilities

• Perform enhanced risk assessments related to AI utilization.
• Propose and recommend improvements to security risk assessment methodologies.
• Develop threat models for complex AI systems.

Skills

Data Science

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Machine Learning (ML)

Python

Bash scripting

Risk assessment

Cyber Security

Education

Degree in Computer Science or AI related subjects

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

SQL

R

Job description

Data Scientist - AI / ML, Python, Scripting, Cyber Security
Up to £495 per day (Inside IR35)
London (3 days per week in London office)
6 Months initial contract

My client is an instantly recognisable Insurance firm who are looking for a Data Scientist with demonstrable experience in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) accompanied with Python scripting skills to play a critical role in performing enhanced Risk assessments of where AI is being utilised, deemed to be a material risk to the organisation, and to propose appropriate controls.

Key Requirements:

• Demonstrable experience in Data Science, with particular focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML)
  
• Proficiency in Python / Bash scripting
  
• Ability to perform enhanced Risk assessments of where AI is being utilised
  
• Capability of proposing appropriate controls where material risk to the organisation is identified
  
• Recommend and improve existing Security risk assessment methodology for complex AI systems
  
• Develop threat models for AI systems
  
• Ability to easily translate highly technical jargon and complex IT risks into business language for non-technical audiences
  
• Flexible approach towards hybrid working
  
• Full eligibility to work in the UK without restrictions (no sponsorship available)
  

Nice to have:

• Demonstrable experience with LLMs and strong understanding of AI / ML frameworks and familiarity with TensorFlow / PyTorch etc
  
• Degree educated in Computer Science / AI related subjects
  
• Previous experience in the Insurance industry
  
• Previous experience of working within Cyber Security environments
  
• Working knowledge of SQL / Statistical Programming Languages such as R
  
• Immediate availability
  

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