Data Scientist

If Insurance; Stockholms kommun; Hybrid; SEK 700,000 - 950,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid workplace

Wellness allowance

Lunch benefit

Insurance benefits

Pension plan

Career development

Job summary

If Insurance is seeking a Data Scientist to take a leading role in improving risk and pricing models and production processes, directly impacting customers and the business. You will apply advanced modelling techniques and own end-to-end data science on our Nordic analytics platform.

We value collaboration across Nordic teams and Hastings in the UK, with a hybrid work setup in Stockholm. The role emphasizes SQL, Python, and a strong STEM background.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in STEM fields.
• Experience in data science, ML engineering, or actuarial science.
• Proficient in SQL and Python.
• Fluent Swedish and English.

Responsibilities

• Lead enhancements in risk and pricing models.
• Analyse large data volumes and explore new data sources.
• Own the end-to-end data science lifecycle on the analytics platform.
• Collaborate across Nordic analytics teams.

Skills

SQL

Python

Statistical modelling

Machine learning

Actuarial science

Education

Master's degree in STEM

Job description

Would you like to use modern technology and advanced modelling to deliver market-leading pricing? Join us as our new Data Scientist!

At If, our ability to understand risk and customer behavior through data, analytics, and modelling is at the core of our business and competitive advantage. By developing the most accurate models, we can offer the best pricing and product solutions to our customers. We are currently accelerating our efforts to become the leading organization in data, analytics, and pricing across the Nordic insurance market. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in that journey!

About The Role

As a Data Scientist, your primary responsibility will be to take a leading role in enhancing our risk and pricing models and production processes, directly impacting both our customers and our business. In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Work with innovative methods in statistical modelling and machine learning.
• Analyze large volumes of data and explore new data sources.
• Work in our modern analytics platform with end-to-end ownership of the data science process.
• Develop, implement, and monitor improvements in an efficient and iterative manner.
• Strengthen Nordic collaboration within If’s Nordic analytics community and our sister company Hastings in the UK.

We offer

Benefits

• An inclusive work environment where everyone is welcome
• Career and development opportunities in the biggest insurance company in the Nordics
• Social activities, as well as highly skilled professional environment
• Possibility of hybrid workplace
• Health promoting workplace with e.g., wellness allowance and various sports activities
• Great insurance benefits
• Lunch benefit
• High pension savings

About The Team

Our team is responsible for improving pricing for our Swedish personal lines portfolio, covering approximately 1.8 million customers. You will be part of a caring, creative, and high-performing team with a strong passion for data, analytics, and modelling. The team is part of an experienced and growing Nordic pricing & analytics organization.

Who are you?

You have a strong interest in technology, analytics, and data, and can communicate complex insights in a way that resonates with a broad audience. You bring curiosity, creativity, and initiative to your work, and thrive on tackling challenging problems. With a structured and dependable approach, you take ownership of your work and continually seek opportunities to learn and improve.

To Succeed In This Role, We Believe You

• Hold a Master's degree in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics)
• Have work experience from data science, machine learning engineering, or actuarial science
• Have programming experience in SQL and Python
• Are fluent in both Swedish and English
• Have professional proficiency in both English and Swedish

Additional facts and the recruitment process

Application deadline: Screening and interviewing will start immediately. However, application deadline is September 30th.

Work location: Stockholm, Bergshamra

Start: As soon as possible or by agreement

For more information, please contact Laura Ni, *Pricing Data Scientist, [e-mail] .

It is a requirement for the position that If’s extended fit & proper requirements, including background checks, can be met.