Lead Data Scientist — Telematics Insights Leader

Aviva; England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary between £45,000 - £65,000 in the UK or £55,000 - £75,000 in London

10% annual salary bonus opportunity

Up to 14% pension contribution

29 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private Medical Benefit

40% discount on products

£1,200 in free shares annually

Flexible benefits options

3 paid volunteering days

Job summary

A leading insurance firm is seeking a Lead Data Scientist to develop and implement telematics models to improve pricing and risk management. This role involves collaboration with various teams and mentorship of junior data scientists. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in data science within telematics or IoT frameworks and demonstrates strong communication skills to convey insights to stakeholders. Competitive salary and extensive benefits are offered, promoting an inclusive and flexible work environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience applying data science techniques to telematics or IoT datasets.
• Hands-on experience with statistical modelling and machine learning.
• Ability to lead projects and mentor junior colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Develop and embed advanced telematics models.
• Collaborate closely with pricing, underwriting, and product teams.
• Guide junior data scientists.

Skills

Data science techniques for telematics

Statistical modelling

Machine learning with Python, R, or SQL

Project leadership and mentoring

Communication of complex analysis

Creative problem-solving

Job description

A leading insurance firm is seeking a Lead Data Scientist to develop and implement telematics models to improve pricing and risk management. This role involves collaboration with various teams and mentorship of junior data scientists. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in data science within telematics or IoT frameworks and demonstrates strong communication skills to convey insights to stakeholders. Competitive salary and extensive benefits are offered, promoting an inclusive and flexible work environment.