Data Scientist

Lead Data Scientist

Salary up to £45,000

An exciting opportunity has arisen in our high-profile data science team. We are looking for a Lead Data Scientist to help craft the future of Commercial Lines insurance at Aviva through innovative data science.

The insurance industry is evolving in an age of rapid technological development and as an organisation Aviva are investing in data science, machine learning and pioneering analytics as a distinctive capability. The UK team is recognised as a centre of excellence in our Global Data Science Practice – providing new data-driven insights that strengthen decision making across the Aviva Group.

A bit about the job:

This is a substantial role in the execution of the Aviva Data Science Strategy, helping to drive data led innovation to improve our brokers experience and economics of our commercial business lines. We partner to transform Commercial Lines performance, providing insights to identify, optimise and automate opportunities.

We are looking for someone who is confident to understand the business’s problems and how they can be solved through data science and new user journeys. Experience of developing interactive applications, applying sophisticated techniques, and leveraging technology to all stages of the data science process is essential.

Skills and experience we’re looking for:

• Highly numerate and educated to degree or postgraduate (MSc) in a relevant field, Mathematics, Statistics or Computer Science.

• Programming knowledge and a skill for coding using: R, Python or SQL, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-specialists and bring solutions to life with developed user-friendly applications ie. R Shiny

• You will have experience at each process within data science, problem definition, data acquisition & wrangling, analysis, modelling, and delivery/deployment.

• You will have experience in project planning and stakeholder management, with the ability to represent data science in strategy conversations and maximise deliverables.

• Experience of the GI insurance industry is advantageous, but not mandatory.

What you’ll get for this role:

Our purpose - with you today, for a better tomorrow – is a promise we make to our colleagues too.  And one of the ways we live up to that promise is by investing in you.  We have so much to offer when it comes to being an Aviva colleague.

• Starting salary up to £45,000 (depending on skills, experience, and qualifications)

• Bonus opportunity – 10% of annual salary - Actual amount depends on your performance and Aviva’s

• Generous pension scheme - Aviva will contribute up to 14%, depending on what you put in

• 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, and you can choose to buy or sell up to 5 days

• Make your money go further - Up to 40% discount on Aviva products, and other retailer discounts

• Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares per year through our Matching Share Plan and share in the success of Aviva with our Save As You Earn scheme

• Brilliantly supportive policies including parental and carer’s leave

• Flexible benefits to suit you, including sustainability options such as cycle to work

• Make a difference, be part of our Aviva Communities and use your 3 paid volunteering days to help others

• We take your wellbeing seriously with lots of support and tools

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Aviva is for everyone:

We’re inclusive and welcome everyone – we want applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Excited but not sure you tick every box? Research tells us that women, particularly, feel this way.  So, regardless of gender, why not apply. And if you’re in a job share just apply as a pair.

We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. Most of our people are smart working –spending around 50% of their time in our offices every week - combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues.

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We’d love it if you could submit your application online. If you require an alternative method of applying, please give Matthew Drew a call on 0121 234 7664 or send an email to matthew.drew@aviva.com.