Lead Data Scientist - Pricing & Customer Insights

Aviva plc; Norwich; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunity

Generous pension

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

Employee discounts

Share plan

Volunteer days

Job summary

Aviva plc in Norwich/Leeds is seeking a Lead Data Scientist to develop, test and embed advanced modelling techniques that help price smarter and understand customer behaviour. You will collaborate with pricing, underwriting and product teams, guiding junior data scientists to drive innovative, data-driven solutions that improve outcomes for customers.

The role offers a dynamic, fast-moving environment with opportunity to shape the future of data science at Aviva across Personal Lines and beyond.

Qualifications

• Proven experience applying data science to large datasets.
• Strong statistical modelling and ML skills with Python, R or SQL.
• Ability to lead projects and mentor junior colleagues.
• Confident communicator who translates complex analysis for stakeholders.
• Curious, creative problem solver delivering data-driven solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test and embed advanced modelling techniques to price smarter and understand customer behaviour.
• Collaborate with pricing, underwriting and product teams.
• Guide junior data scientists as part of a supportive community.
• Shape decisions across Personal Lines and improve customer outcomes.

Skills

Data science

Python

R

SQL

Leadership

Mentoring

Job description

Aviva plc in Norwich/Leeds is seeking a Lead Data Scientist to develop, test and embed advanced modelling techniques that help price smarter and understand customer behaviour. You will collaborate with pricing, underwriting and product teams, guiding junior data scientists to drive innovative, data-driven solutions that improve outcomes for customers.

The role offers a dynamic, fast-moving environment with opportunity to shape the future of data science at Aviva across Personal Lines and beyond.