Senior Data Scientist

Hastings Direct

Hastings Direct, a digital insurance leader with a focus on significant growth in the UK, offers insurance services to over three million customers. Their commitment to data innovation and the 4Cs culture underpins their journey towards being The Best and Biggest in the UK market. This new role is pivotal in driving success through data-driven insights.

In this role you can expect to have the responsibilities:

• Lead the development of models to predict claims and fraud outcomes.
• Engineer innovative rating factors for rating algorithms.
• Identify, analyze, and monetize new data sources.

This role comes with the following benefits:

• Attractive salary with a car allowance
• Hybrid working flexibility
• Eligibility for the annual performance bonus
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance cover and pension contribution match
• Discounts and cashback at retailers
• Mental health support program
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

This role requires you to have:

• Strong technical modelling skills
• Proven track record in delivering commercial value
• Interest in emerging machine learning techniques
• Strong SQL skills
• Proficiency in R and/or Python
• Excellent senior stakeholder communication skills
• Ability to work cross-functionally

You would benefit from having:

• Experience with GitHub

Hastings Direct values diversity and inclusion as an equal opportunities employer. They welcome applications from all qualified individuals and offer support for reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. The company is dedicated to inclusive practices and providing a support system for mental and physical wellbeing, as well as financial wellness.