Senior Data Scientist - Insurance & Machine Learning & Pricing Analytics

Senior Data Scientist - Insurance & Machine Learning & Pricing Analytics

Our client, a leading London Market insurer, is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to join their growing Data Science function. Following significant investment and increased adoption of data science across the business, this role offers the opportunity to work on a range of high-impact machine learning and analytics initiatives that are influencing business strategy and underwriting performance.
Reporting directly to the Data Science Manager, you will join a close-knit team of data science professionals and play a key role in shaping and delivering advanced analytical solutions across the organisation.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Data Scientist looking to step into a senior-level position within a business where data science has genuine visibility and support from senior stakeholders.

This is a permanent role paying up to £92,000 and requires 3 days per week in the London office.

Experience Required:

• Demonstratable years' experience in a Data Scientist position, with the ability to operate at Senior Data Scientist level
• Strong Python development skills with experience building and deploying machine learning solutions
• Experience working with MLOps frameworks and best practices
• Strong understanding of CI/CD principles and deployment processes
• Experience developing, tuning, testing, and optimising machine learning models
• Good understanding of model validation, experimentation, and performance measurement techniques
• Insurance industry experience is essential
• Exposure to actuarial modelling and pricing optimisation within insurance is highly desirable and close to essential
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences
• A collaborative, hardworking, and pragmatic approach to problem-solving

• Experience with Databricks or similar modern data platforms
• Exposure to pricing, underwriting, or actuarial analytics within the insurance sector

If you feel you have the right skill set to take on this opportunity, please apply. Successful candidates will be contacted within 2 working days.
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Senior Data Scientist - Insurance, Machine Learning & Pricing Analytics