Lead Data Scientist

Aviva; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job description

Lead Data Scientist

Salary: London £60,000 - £75,000 / National £50,000 - £65,000

Are you excited by innovation and keen to deliver meaningful change? Would you like the chance to help shape a new Data Science team, working together to uncover opportunity and solve real business problems in an exciting growing area?

If yes, then you may be the perfect fit for this opportunity to make your mark as a Lead Data Scientist within Aviva’s new Global Corporate & Specialty (GCS) Data and AI Team.

The insurance industry is evolving in an age of rapid technological development, and as an organisation Aviva are investing in strengthening AI and analytics as a distinctive capability. The team you will be joining is recognised as a centre of excellence in our Global Data Science Department and with Aviva’s return to the Lloyd’s of London specialist insurance market, we have ambitious plans to grow GCS and provide expert support for our customers in an ever-changing world.

A bit about the job:

The GCS Data team will aim to transform our business by using a growing stack of data-assets to achieve tangible outcomes. Through strong internal and external stakeholder partnerships, we will enable a market leading data-driven organisation that empowers our expert colleagues.

As the ideal candidate you’ll have experience of working with stakeholders and cross-functional teams to identify and seize opportunities to apply AI and solve real-world problems. You’ll play a key part in shaping the future of GCS insurance through cutting-edge analytics, providing new data-driven insights and designing and delivering successful, productionised AI solutions that improve decision making for our stakeholders.

Skills and experience we’re looking for:

• An inquisitive mind who can lead and inspire others.
• Experience in solving complex business problems using data-driven solutions and sharing knowledge.
• Ability to articulate the value of work and present information effectively to non-technical audiences.
• Relevant experience in data science through statistical modelling or programming languages like Python, SQL, R, C++, etc.
• Best practices in AI and ML are favourable, and experience with Lloyd's and the London Market is beneficial but not mandatory.

What you’ll get for this role:

• Starting salary between £60,000 - £75,000 London based or £50,000 - £65,000 National based (depending on location, 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