Lead Data Scientist — Risk Pricing & ML Leader

The Acorn Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - GBP 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company is seeking an experienced Lead Data Scientist to join their Risk pricing team in London. The successful candidate will take technical leadership of a team, driving the development of innovative risk pricing models using modern data science methodologies. This role offers autonomy in design and execution, alongside hybrid working opportunities, aiming to enhance the company's competitive edge in the insurance market.

Benefits

35 days’ holiday including bank holidays

24/7 mental health support

Flexible benefits including early salary access

Career development programs

Qualifications

• Solid statistical understanding and expertise in a range of machine learning methodologies.
• Excellent Python coding experience.
• Detailed understanding of motor insurance risk.

Responsibilities

• Lead on both the structure and delivery of models to drive significant value.
• Design, create, and execute risk modelling solutions.
• Build and execute repeatable machine learning pipelines.

Skills

Statistical understanding

Machine learning methodologies

Python coding

Problem-solving

Technical leadership

Understanding of motor insurance risk

Job description

A leading insurance company is seeking an experienced Lead Data Scientist to join their Risk pricing team in London. The successful candidate will take technical leadership of a team, driving the development of innovative risk pricing models using modern data science methodologies. This role offers autonomy in design and execution, alongside hybrid working opportunities, aiming to enhance the company's competitive edge in the insurance market.