Remote Senior Data Scientist — Insurance Analytics & ML

Placements24; Southampton; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible remote work

Medical coverage

Retirement fund

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Data Scientist for a fully remote role with a leading national insurer in the United Kingdom. You will design and deploy advanced statistical models, ML algorithms, and data mining techniques to drive pricing, underwriting, claims, and risk insights.

You will mentor juniors, collaborate with business units, maintain data pipelines, and stay current with DS tools. Proficiency in Python or R, SQL, and big-data tools is required; remote work experience is valued.

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in a quantitative field such as Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Data Scientist, with significant experience in the insurance or financial services industry.
• Expertise in statistical modeling, machine learning algorithms (e.g., regression, classification, clustering, time series analysis, deep learning).
• Proficiency in programming languages commonly used in data science, such as Python or R, and associated libraries (e.g., scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Strong experience with SQL and working with large datasets, including data manipulation and wrangling.
• Experience with big data technologies (e.g., Spark, Hadoop) is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Superior communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage projects effectively in a remote setting.
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement advanced statistical models and machine learning algorithms to address business challenges in insurance.
• Analyze large, complex datasets to identify trends, patterns, and correlations relevant to pricing, underwriting, claims, and customer behavior.
• Build predictive models for areas such as customer lifetime value, fraud detection, risk propensity, and claims severity.
• Develop and maintain data pipelines and ensure data quality for analytical projects.
• Communicate complex analytical findings and insights clearly and concisely to technical and non-technical stakeholders through visualizations and reports.
• Collaborate with business units to understand their data needs and translate them into analytical solutions.
• Stay current with the latest advancements in data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence.
• Mentor junior data scientists and contribute to the team's technical growth.
• Evaluate and recommend new data science tools and technologies.
• Contribute to the development of the company's data strategy and governance.

Skills

Statistical modelling

ML algorithms

Python

R

SQL

Big data

Data visualization

Communication

Remote work

Mentoring

Education

Master's degree

Ph.D.

Tools

scikit-learn

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Tableau

Power BI

Spark

Hadoop

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Data Scientist for a fully remote role with a leading national insurer in the United Kingdom. You will design and deploy advanced statistical models, ML algorithms, and data mining techniques to drive pricing, underwriting, claims, and risk insights.

You will mentor juniors, collaborate with business units, maintain data pipelines, and stay current with DS tools. Proficiency in Python or R, SQL, and big-data tools is required; remote work experience is valued.