Head of Data Science | London Market

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global insurer seeks a Head of Data Analytics for its London Market team in Slough. This AVP level position involves leading analytics initiatives, developing predictive models, and collaborating with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have London Market experience and strong technical skills in Python and SQL.

Qualifications

• London Market experience required.
• Strong analytical background with technical proficiency.
• Experience in leading data teams and driving analytics solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the London Market Analytics team and deliver impactful analytics-led solutions.
• Develop predictive models to enhance decision-making and portfolio profitability.
• Mentor team members and foster a collaborative culture.

Skills

Leadership

Data Manipulation

Predictive Modelling

Machine Learning

NLP

Technical Communication

Tools

Python

SQL

PowerBI

Azure

Snowflake

Databricks

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Head of Data Science | London Market, slough

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Client:

The Kennedy Group

Location:

slough, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

A global insurer is looking to hire a Head of Data Analytics for their London Market team. The business is well known and has had double digit growth year on year for the past 15 years.

This is an AVP level position and it is essential that the individual has London Market experience.

The Role:

• Lead the London Market Analytics team, overseeing data scientists, engineers, and technical experts to deliver impactful, analytics-led solutions.
• Partner with underwriting stakeholders to design predictive models and tools that enhance decision-making and portfolio profitability.
• Drive the development and deployment of advanced analytics techniques including GLMs, GBMs, NLP, and machine learning methods.
• Ensure effective project planning, prioritization, and alignment with stakeholder needs.
• Collaborate across cross-functional teams and departments to solve complex business problems.
• Develop actionable insights using diverse analytical tools and technologies to support strategic decisions.
• Explore and analyze internal and external datasets to support advanced model development.
• Provide thought leadership on new opportunities for analytics to support London Market underwriting.
• Mentor and develop team members, fostering technical growth and collaborative culture.
• Apply strong data manipulation skills using Python, SQL, and visualization tools like PowerBI.
• Utilize or be familiar with cloud-based platforms such as Azure, Snowflake, and Databricks.
• Communicate complex analytical findings effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences

For more information please apply to this advert. Thanks!