Data Scientist

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/ £50000 - £90000 annum

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Salary

SALARY:

£50000 - £90000

Location

LOCATION

Job Type
JOB TYPE

Permanent

Data Scientist

Salary
£60,000 - £90,000 + Bonus + Pension

Location + work pattern
London - Hybrid working (1-2 days per week remote)

THE COMPANY

  • A well-funded, technology-led insurance business operating across multiple European markets.
  • Known for a highly data-driven culture and strong investment in analytics and engineering.
  • Experiencing rapid growth in the UK, with analytics at the core of commercial decision-making.

THE ROLE

This role sits within the pricing and underwriting analytics function, applying data science to optimise pricing strategy and improve market competitiveness. You will work on complex, real-world problems with clear commercial impact.
Specifically, you can expect to be involved in:
  • Developing and enhancing predictive models used within pricing and risk frameworks.
  • Exploring and integrating new data sources to improve model performance.
  • Simulating and analysing customer behaviour, including price sensitivity and risk outcomes.
  • Collaborating closely with analytics, engineering and wider commercial teams to deliver insight.

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

  • Strong quantitative background (e.g. Mathematics, Physics or similar) from a top univeristy is a must.
  • Experience using Python for data analysis or modelling, or strong academic exposure.
  • Ability to approach problems logically, explaining reasoning clearly and methodically.
  • Hands-on data science or modelling experience in a retail insurance environment.
  • Clear communication skills and motivation to work in a fast-paced, high-expectation setting.

THE BENEFITS

  • Competitive salary aligned to experience and seniority.
  • Hybrid working model with flexibility built in.
  • High level of ownership and exposure to meaningful projects.
  • Opportunity to develop rapidly within a technically strong analytics team.
  • Collaborative, performance-driven culture with a strong focus on learning and progression.

THE PROCESS

  • Initial CV review followed by a take-home mathematical and logic-based assessment.
  • Short introductory interview focused on motivation and role fit.
  • In-depth technical interview centred on reasoning, problem-solving and applied thinking.
  • Final-stage competency-based interview.
  • Offer!

HOW TO APPLY

Please register your interest via the apply link on this page.



CONTACT

Pierce Harris

Recruitment Executive

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