Senior Data Scientist - Pricing & Analytics (Hybrid)

AXA Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance firm in Manchester is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to leverage internal data for enhancing pricing models and strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate will have strong statistical and analytical skills, proficiency in R and Python, and the ability to work collaboratively under pressure. This role provides flexibility in working arrangements and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary and annual bonuses.

Benefits

Competitive annual salary

Annual performance-based bonus

Contributory pension scheme

Life Assurance

Private medical cover

25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Wellbeing services

Qualifications

• Strong statistical modelling, data manipulation and financial analysis skills.
• Proficient in open-source predictive analytics software such as R and Python.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Excellent numerical and mathematical skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing innovative features and insights from data.
• Support design, testing, and refinement of features derived from data.
• Collaborate with data engineering to operationalize features.
• Maintain understanding of internal data assets.

Skills

Statistical modelling

Data manipulation

Financial analysis

Proficient in R

Proficient in Python

Numerical skills

Education

Degree in a related discipline

Job description

A leading insurance firm in Manchester is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to leverage internal data for enhancing pricing models and strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate will have strong statistical and analytical skills, proficiency in R and Python, and the ability to work collaboratively under pressure. This role provides flexibility in working arrangements and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary and annual bonuses.