Senior Actuary / Data Scientist

TN United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing global reinsurance company seeks an Actuary / Data Scientist in London. This role combines actuarial expertise with technology to drive data-driven decision-making. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in (re)insurance and experience in developing advanced analytics solutions. Join a collaborative team and make a significant impact in a supportive environment with excellent benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonuses

Health & wellbeing subsidies

Pension

Private healthcare

Life assurance

Income protection

Generous leave

Schemes for cycling and electric vehicles

Qualifications

• Experience in P&C (re)insurance and understanding of industry challenges.
• Proven ability to build and deploy scalable predictive/ML solutions.
• Hands-on experience with Databricks and Power BI desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop data science and machine learning solutions for actionable insights.
• Build relationships with stakeholders to understand business needs.
• Lead the development of proof of concepts and analytics prototypes.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Innovation

Education

Degree in actuarial science, computer science, mathematics, engineering

Tools

SQL

Python

R

Databricks

Power BI

Jira

Azure DevOps

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Actuary / Data Scientist

London

Hybrid, two days in office

Permanent / full-time

We are a fast-growing global reinsurance speciality company servicing the insurance markets of Lloyd’s, Europe and North America.

Due to growth, our Head of Analytics is looking for an Actuary / Data Scientist to join a small team supporting the delivery of our analytics vision, strategy and roadmap.

The ideal candidate will be a qualified Actuary with hands-on experience in delivering data science and machine learning solutions or an experienced Data Scientist with a strong background in commercial (re)insurance. This unique opportunity blends actuarial expertise with technology to drive data-driven decision-making.

Are you an actuary with ideas, innovation ambitions and a passion for modern actuarial problem-solving within a multi-tech team? This could be what you’ve been looking for.

Responsibilities

• Develop data science and machine learning solutions that provide actionable insights across core functions, focusing on M&A/underwriting and claims, to solve critical business challenges
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with key stakeholders to understand business needs
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of technology and business experts to develop innovative, high-value solutions
• Explore new methodologies, data sources, or third-party tools to enhance analytics capabilities and uncover insights
• Lead the development of proof of concepts and create analytics and AI prototypes to demonstrate business value
• Ensure initiatives align with the company’s enterprise data strategy and business goals
• Communicate findings effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders to facilitate informed decision-making

Candidate requirements

• Degree in actuarial science, computer science, mathematics, engineering, or related field
• Experience in P&C (re)insurance with understanding of industry challenges and opportunities
• Experience in developing advanced analytics or machine learning in underwriting, pricing, reserving, or claims
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills across organizational levels
• Commercially focused with a value-driven mindset
• Proven ability to build and deploy scalable predictive/ML solutions that deliver measurable business value
• Proficiency in SQL and Python/R
• Hands-on experience with Databricks and Power BI is desirable
• Familiarity with agile methodologies and tools like Jira, Azure DevOps
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with attention to detail and innovation
• Positive contribution to company culture and values

Compre is a global speciality reinsurance company providing capital and liability solutions, trusted by the market for our expertise and disciplined approach in underwriting. We are committed to diversity, innovation, and investing in data and technology to serve our clients better. Our team spans Bermuda, Finland, Germany, Malta, UK, and the US.

We promote a supportive environment with learning opportunities, employee resource groups, and benefits such as competitive salary, bonuses, health & wellbeing subsidies, pension, private healthcare, life assurance, income protection, generous leave, schemes for cycling and electric vehicles, and more. Join us and make an impact in a collaborative, innovative setting with some of the best talent in the industry.