Senior Data Scientist & Senior Data Analyst

Royal London Mutual Insurance Society; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal London is looking for a Senior Data Scientist and Senior Data Analyst to join their Group Data & AI Office. These roles will involve managing analytics projects, leading teams, and supporting decision-making through insights and data science techniques. Ideal candidates will have experience in leadership, mentoring, and analytics tools, and will contribute to creating business value through data-driven initiatives.

Benefits

28 days annual leave

Up to 14% employer matching pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Proven track record in leading cross-functional projects.
• Experience of mentoring and coaching data scientists and analysts.
• Broad understanding of data science, BI, and analytics tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support Data Scientists and Analysts in project delivery.
• Design and develop Machine Learning applications and models.
• Engage with stakeholders to identify new opportunities.

Skills

Data Science

Machine Learning

Data Analysis

Predictive Modelling

Data Mining

Stakeholder Management

Agile Methodologies

Tools

Tableau

SQL

R

Python

Cloud Technologies

Job description

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Job Title: Senior Data Scientist & Senior Data Analyst

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Edinburgh or Glasgow or Alderley Edge

Hybrid Working: 50% home, 50% office based

Closing date: 1st July 2025

Overview:

We have a fantastic opportunity for two roles in our Group Data & AI Office at Royal London, Senior Data Scientist and Senior Data Analyst.

The purpose of the roles is to identify, define, manage, and deliver analytics, data science and Machine Learning projects to create insights, answer key business questions, solve business problems, and support decision making at all levels of the organisation. The Data Science and Data Analytics roles will be closely aligned and will work together on both the analytical and machine learning aspects of projects.

The Data Science role will also be responsible for managing the delivery of multiple projects across the team, acting as an internal SME data science, machine learning and modelling practice and to mentor and coach team members. The Data Analytics role will mirror these responsibilities for the data analytics and insights aspects of those key projects.

If you think you would be a great fit for our data team at Royal London but don't meet all the requirements of the role, please get in touch as your application will still be considered.

The Team:

The purpose of this team is to create business value through delivery of specific Analytics, Data Science, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence projects and initiatives. These initiatives will create insights, answer key business questions, solve business problems, and support decision making at all levels of the organisation. The team will also act as a Centre-of-Excellence in Analytics and Data Science, helping to take forward the Group's capability in these areas and our ambition to become 'Insight Led'.

About The Role:

• Support Analysts and Data Scientists in design and delivery of Analytics and Data Science project and initiatives.

• Engage with Stakeholders and Subject Matter Experts to identify new opportunities to apply these techniques.

• Design and develop Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence applications, algorithms, models, and other analytics solutions.

• Lead and support Data Scientists, Engineers and Analysts in delivery of these initiatives.

• Prototype solutions to explore business hypothesis in an agile and iterative way which supports a learn fast/fail fast methodology.

• Communicate findings and results of these initiatives back to the business, stakeholders, and subject matter experts to influence decision making.

• Ensure that insight and findings are embedded into the business and that we see tangible benefits from the analytics

About You:

• A proven track record in leading cross-functional projects to a successful conclusion

• Experience of mentoring and coaching Data Scientists/Data Analysts

• Experience of managing multiple senior stakeholders

• A broad understanding of data science, BI and analytics tools and languages, such as Tableau, SQL, R, Python

• In-depth experience of applying analytics/data science techniques including the use of predictive modelling, data mining and/or the analysis of large data sets

• Experience of Cloud-based Data and Analytics technologies

• Understanding of the principles of software engineering

• The ability to work collaboratively and build good working relationships within an Agile environment

• A drive to ensure continuous improvement and effective management of risk

About Royal London

We're the UK's largest mutual life, pensions and investment company, offering protection, long-term savings and asset management products and services.

Our People Promise to our colleagues is that we will all work somewhere inclusive, responsible, enjoyable and fulfilling. This is underpinned by our Spirit of Royal London values; Empowered, Trustworthy, Collaborate, Achieve.

We've always been proud to reward employees by offering great workplace benefits such as 28 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays, an up to 14% employer matching pension scheme and private medical insurance. You can see all our benefits here - Our Benefits

Inclusion, diversity and belonging

We're an Inclusive employer. We celebrate and value different backgrounds and cultures across Royal London. Our diverse people and perspectives give us a range of skills which are recognised and respected - whatever their background.