Lead Data Scientist - Fraud Analytics & Production ML

Aviva plc; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunity

Pension scheme

Private Medical Benefit

Matching Share Plan

Volunteer days

Discounts on Aviva products

Flexible benefits

Cycle to work

Parental and carer’s leave

Job summary

Aviva is seeking a Lead Data Scientist in Norwich or Leeds to shape advanced analytics for our Counter Fraud team. You will own the design, development and deployment of production-grade ML solutions that improve claims outcomes and customer experience.

You’ll translate complex business challenges into scalable data science work and collaborate with leaders, engineers and analytics teams. You will provide technical leadership, champion modelling best practices, and ensure solutions comply with

Qualifications

• Proven experience applying ML and analytics to business challenges.
• Strong Python and SQL; production-ready analytical solutions.
• Ability to lead projects and mentor colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Own design, development and deployment of ML solutions.
• Translate business challenges into scalable data science solutions.
• Provide technical leadership across analytics projects.
• Deliver models from concept to production and monitor them.
• Mentor colleagues and influence stakeholders.

Job description

Aviva is seeking a Lead Data Scientist in Norwich or Leeds to shape advanced analytics for our Counter Fraud team. You will own the design, development and deployment of production-grade ML solutions that improve claims outcomes and customer experience.

You’ll translate complex business challenges into scalable data science work and collaborate with leaders, engineers and analytics teams. You will provide technical leadership, champion modelling best practices, and ensure solutions comply with