Data Scientist

Data @ Open

At Open, we exist because we believe that Insurance is fundamentally an information and data business. Creating technology so that our customers can enjoy intuitive insurance experiences based on smart use of information and data is at the core of Open.

Our Data team thrive on solving problems to revolutionise insurance and have a ‘no excuses’ attitude when it comes to putting our customers first. Our high performing team specialise in Python, Snowflake and the latest AWS tools to support development.

What you'll do

We are seeking a Data Scientist to join our dynamic team, playing a crucial role in driving data-driven decision-making and creating advanced models to optimise key metrics across the business. This role is pivotal to helping our business grow and improve through actionable insights and innovative data solutions.

As a Data Scientist, you’ll be responsible for:

• Analysing large, complex datasets to generate business insights that influence strategic decisions
• Developing and implementing statistical models and machine learning algorithms to optimise business performance
• Building predictive and prescriptive models that drive customer engagement, improve operations, and increase profitability
• Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, including Product, Engineering, and Business Development, to identify business needs and translate them into data-driven solutions
• Communicating insights and recommendations clearly to stakeholders and ensuring data is utilised effectively across the organisation
• Continuously improving data quality, model performance, and predictive accuracy
• Leveraging data to experiment, test hypotheses, and uncover new business opportunities
• Managing and maintaining data pipelines and ensuring scalable model deployment

This is not just about technical skills; it’s about being part of a forward-thinking team that’s passionate about using data to make impactful changes and drive business growth.

Requirements

What you’ll bring

Ideally you will have:

• 5+ years of experience working with data, particularly in developing business insights and predictive models
• Proficiency in Python, SQL, and experience working with machine learning frameworks
• Strong analytical and statistical knowledge with hands-on experience in building models that impact key business metrics
• Experience with data wrangling, feature engineering, and working with large, unstructured datasets
• A solid understanding of data architecture, including data warehousing, ETL processes, and reporting techniques
• Excellent problem-solving abilities, with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset
• Create compelling data visualizations and narratives to effectively communicate findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• A team player with a passion for learning, curiosity, and creativity to constantly improve and innovate

Benefits

Why Open?

Open is on a mission to provide the best insurance experiences, at the best price, for the world. Insurance is one of the world’s least digitally mature industries - for years it’s remained confusing, paper-based and heavily intermediated. We launched in 2016 to build a global, AI-powered platform that digitises the entire insurance process, making it transparent, less costly and more reliable.

It's an exciting time to join Open and be part of a tech scale-up. We provide our team with:

• Highly competitive compensation, including share options - we believe in paying people what they're worth and having everyone in our company share in our success
• High levels of autonomy and trust so you can do your best work
• Growth opportunities internally - as you grow, your role can too
• Flexible working - we are about impact, not time at your desk.
• We encourage freedom and responsibility, including the ability to work from anywhere
• Annual allowance for professional development - use it towards a gym membership, professional coaching, a conference. Whatever matters most to you

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all employees. Our culture is truly open, we're continuously challenging each other to live our values, and aren't afraid to raise questions when we fall short. Most importantly, Open is for those that want to create change and have an impact. If that sounds like you, apply for this role and let's build the future of insurance together.