Associate Data Scientist

CFC
London
4 days ago
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Associate Data Scientist

As a key member of our Performance Management team, you’ll play an important role in supporting underwriting performance across CFC’s portfolio. This is a great opportunity for someone early in their career who loves working with data and technology, and wants to learn, contribute, and grow in a collaborative environment.

If you enjoy turning data into insights and want to make a real impact in a forward-thinking environment, we’d love to hear from you!

This role is perfect for someone early in their career, maybe you’re in your first job and ready for a new challenge.

If you have a degree in a tech or data-related discipline and want to apply your skills to real-world problems, you’ll thrive here. You’ll work with cutting-edge pricing models in Excel and Python, collaborate with multiple teams, and turn data into insights that drive business impact. It’s an opportunity to grow your technical expertise, broaden your commercial understanding, and make a tangible difference in a dynamic, innovative environment. Department Performance Management, MI & Data Analytics Employment Type Permanent - Full Time Location UK - London Workplace type Hybrid Reporting To Jamie Clarke

About the role


Use Excel and Python to build and improve pricing models that are accurate, efficient, and user-friendly.



Work closely with Pricing Analytics, Underwriting, IT, and Product teams to solve complex pricing challenges and deliver smart solutions.

Analyse large datasets and create clear reports that show underwriting performance and strategic outcomes.

Keep everyone aligned on pricing matters by engaging with multiple stakeholders internally. 

Troubleshoot technical issues to keep our pricing systems running smoothly.

Contribute to projects that enhance underwriting performance and operational excellence.

About you

We’re looking for someone with initial direct experience in data analysis or data science within a corporate environment. You’ll have proven experience using version control tools such as Git or Azure DevOps, and strong technical skills in Python, Excel, and SQL.

A degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related discipline is essential, along with strong communication skills and the ability to translate technical analysis into clear insights for a wide range of stakeholders.

If you’ve completed a placement year or held multiple internships during your studies and are ready to take the next step in your career, we’d also love to hear from you.

Core Values

Love what you do:
We show up each day ready to take on the world. Our passion and intensity set us apart and makes the difference to our colleagues, customers, brokers and carriers.

Challenge everything:
We’re never afraid to question the way that things are done and we constantly challenge ourselves and others to makes things better.

Have fun, be good:
Insurance is a serious business, but we don’t take ourselves too seriously. We make it fun to work at CFC, we welcome all viewpoints, and we treat everyone how we would expect to be treated.

About CFC

CFC is a specialist insurance provider, pioneering emerging risk and market leader in cyber. Our global insurance platform uses cutting-edge technology and data science to deliver smarter, faster underwriting and protect customers from today's most critical business risk.


Headquartered in London with offices in New York, Melbourne, Sydney, Austin, Madrid, Brussels and Brisbane, CFC has over 1100 staff and is trusted by more than 100,000 businesses across 90 countries.


At CFC, insurance isn't just about underwriting. From data science to software development, and digital marketing design, we've got something for everyone. We're passionate about pushing boundaries, thinking differently and building the insurance company of the future.

CFC is committed to the principles of equal opportunities and creating an environment in which all individuals are always treated with dignity and respect. We encourage a diverse corporate culture of openness and appreciation to create an environment in which your talent can be developed in the best possible way. Should you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process please let us know.

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