Data Scientist

Prima is an Italian tech company that has been disrupting the insurance industry since its launch in 2015, achieving a € 100 million investment from Goldman Sachs and Blackstone in 2018. Prima now boasts over 2 million of active clients and has started its international expansion: it opened its operations in the UK and will be launched in Spain.

We are looking to grow our Data Engineering team and a unique opportunity has arisen for a Data Scientist to join us here at Prima UK. We are focusing on growth, and we are looking for passionate data scientists to join us as we expand our efforts throughout the business.

That's why we need you.

The successful candidate will report into the Head of Pricing and will collaborate with the business to provide solutions that meet business needs and develop best practises. We are looking for a "solution finder" who is hungry for growth and career progression.

Requirements

You are our ideal candidate if you meet these requirements:

• Quant background (maths, physics, engineering)
• Basic understanding of Python and SQL
• Proactive and "SME" mindset- keeping on top of researching new ideas and staying up to date in the world of Data Science
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interpret technical terms in layman terms

In addition to the basic requirements, we will carefully evaluate these characteristics:

• Experience of working in insurance pricing or analytics
• Education at Masters level, ideally PhD
• Proactive in Data scientist meetups or communities

Benefits

Here's what we offer you:

• Competitive salary
• Competitive pension
• Private Healthcare cover
• Plenty of fresh fruit and healthy snacks
• Fully stocked drinks fridge
• Passionate and friendly team around you
• Hands on training and mentoring
• Opportunity for getting operational experience in a start-up where both your work and the results are highly tangible and matter to the business

We are looking for permanent hires for our new, centrally located London office: 71-73 Carter Lane, London, EC4V 5EQ. Flexible working arrangements, where preferable, can be discussed with the hiring manager.

Prima UK is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by English laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Prima UK makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time