Lead Data Scientist: Pricing, Risk & Insights

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus 10% of salary

Generous pension up to 14%

29 days holiday + bank holidays

Discounts on Aviva products

Matching Share Plan up to £1,200

Save As You Earn

Parental and carer’s leave

Cycle to work

Volunteering days

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Aviva is seeking a Lead Data Scientist in the Norwich/Leeds area to develop and embed advanced modeling techniques that drive smarter pricing and better customer understanding. You will collaborate with pricing, underwriting and product teams and mentor junior data scientists in a supportive environment.

The role requires strong ML and statistical skills, experience with Python/R/SQL, and a track record of delivering data-driven results. Aviva offers a competitive package and flexible benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven experience applying data science techniques to large & complex datasets.
• Strong statistical modelling and machine learning skills, with hands on experience using Python, R or SQL.
• Ability to lead projects and mentor junior colleagues, inspiring innovation and continuous learning.
• Confident communicator who can translate complex analysis into clear, actionable insights for technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
• Curious, creative problem solver with a track record of delivering impactful 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.
• Shape decisions across Personal Lines and improve customer outcomes.

Skills

Data science leadership

Data storytelling

Mentoring

Curiosity

Problem solving

Tools

Python

R

SQL

Job description

Aviva is seeking a Lead Data Scientist in the Norwich/Leeds area to develop and embed advanced modeling techniques that drive smarter pricing and better customer understanding. You will collaborate with pricing, underwriting and product teams and mentor junior data scientists in a supportive environment.

The role requires strong ML and statistical skills, experience with Python/R/SQL, and a track record of delivering data-driven results. Aviva offers a competitive package and flexible benefits.