Lead Data Scientist

Aviva

Aviva offers a dynamic opportunity for a Lead Data Scientist to join their prominent data science team. The team plays a crucial role in advancing the future of insurance through innovative analytics. Aviva is committed to nurturing strong capabilities in machine learning and analytics as vital assets in their operational strategies.

In this role you can expect to have the responsibilities:

• Collaborate with stakeholders to define and solve business problems using data science techniques.
• Lead a team to explore and implement creative data-driven solutions.
• Utilize Aviva's data assets to deliver actionable insights.
• Present findings to stakeholders to influence business strategies.

This role comes with the following benefits:

• Competitive salary based on location and experience.
• 10% annual bonus opportunity based on performance.
• Generous pension scheme with up to 14% contribution.
• 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, with options to adjust leave days.
• Up to 40% discount on Aviva products and other retailers.
• Annual free Aviva shares through the Matching Share Plan.
• Flexible benefits including sustainability options like cycle to work.
• Supportive policies including parental and carer's leave.
• Engage in community with 3 paid volunteering days.

This role requires you to have:

• Strong analytical and numerical abilities.
• Experience in data science and statistical modeling.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, SQL, or R.
• Leadership skills in solving complex business problems.
• Excellent communication abilities for presenting to non-technical audiences.

You would benefit from having:

• Creativity in problem-solving.

Aviva is committed to inclusion, actively welcoming diverse applications. They support flexible working arrangements to accommodate applicants' needs. The company ensures interviews for disabled applicants meeting job criteria.