Lead Data Scientist

Lead Data Scientist – National Salary £45,000 - £65,000. London Salary £55,000 - £75,000. (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications)

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our high-profile data science team, which is shaping the future of insurance through cutting-edge analytics. The insurance industry is evolving rapidly with technological advancements, and Aviva is investing in machine learning and analytics as a key capability. Our team is recognised as a centre of excellence across the Global Data Science community – delivering data-driven insights that enhance decision-making across the Aviva Group

A bit about the job:

You’ll collaborate closely with Pricing and Trading teams to understand business challenges and define, scope, and deliver solutions using the latest data science techniques and our extensive data assets. You’ll have the freedom to be creative in researching and designing solutions, leading your team to explore innovative ways of generating value from data and presenting actionable insights to stakeholders.

Skills and experience we’re looking for:

• Creative thinker and problem solver with strong analytical and numerical skills.

• Proven experience in solving complex problems using data science, including statistical modelling or programming in Python, SQL, R, or similar.

• Experience in leading and collaborating with others to address complex business challenges.

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

• Organised self-starter with drive and commitment.

What you’ll get for this role:

Our purpose - with you today, for a better tomorrow – is a promise we make to our colleagues too. And one of the ways we live up to that promise is by investing in you. We have so much to offer when it comes to being an Aviva colleague.

• National Salary £45,000 - £65,000. London Salary £55,000 - £75,000. (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

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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 interview every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job. Once you’ve applied, please send us an email stating that you have a disclosed disability, and we’ll interview you.

We’d love it if you could submit your application online. If you require an alternative method of applying, please give Martyn Biddulph a call on 07826 556 965 or send an email to martyn.biddulph@aviva.com.