Data Scientist

Data Scientist

Salary £35,000 - £45,000 (Depending on skills and experience)

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Are you someone who enjoys problem solving, and who is curious about data and the insight that can be gained from it? Typically for this role you will be highly numerate, have a mathematical, science or data background and you will be keen to develop your skills further to become an expert data scientist. You will enjoy working as part of a team and have good communication and interpersonal skills.

A bit about the job:

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our high-profile data science team which is helping to shape the future of insurance through cutting-edge analytics. The insurance industry is evolving in an age of rapid technological development, and as an organisation Aviva are investing in strengthening machine learning and analytics as a distinctive capability. The team is recognised as a centre of excellence in our Global Data Science Department – providing new data-driven insights that improve decision making across the Aviva Group.

The role will have an R&D focus, looking for creative and innovative ways we can utilise our extensive big data assets together with the latest machine learning techniques to improve our predictive modelling capability in Insurance Pricing. As well as contributing to the R&D agenda, the role will involve working closely with a variety of internal and external stakeholders, ensuring the alignment of priorities, and maximising the usage of our insights.

You will be part of the Home Data Science team which is part of the wider Personal Lines Data Science team.  Your manager will set the direction, but you will be expected to apply your data science knowledge to formulate the solution.  Using programming skills to manipulate the data, modelling/analysing to help us further understand insurance risk and customer behaviour and then working with our Pricing colleagues to deliver that insight into our insurance premiums.

Skills and experience we’re looking for:  

• Exceptional numerical ability and creative thinker/problem solver.

• Organised self-starter, with drive and commitment.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to present to non-technical audiences

• Degree/MSc/PhD or equivalent qualification or experience in a Mathematics or Science-based subject

• Experience of working with data - either statistical modelling or using a programming language such as Python, SQL, R or C++ or similar.

What you’ll get for this role:

• Salary £35,000 - £45,000 for 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

Aviva is for everyone:

We’re inclusive and welcome everyone – we want applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Excited but not sure you tick every box? Even if you don’t, we would still encourage you to apply. We also consider all forms of flexible working, including part time and job shares.

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 Harjot Kaur a call on 07353138456 or send an email to harjot.kaur@aviva.com