Data Scientist

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• Develop best in-class ML models to predict claims outcomes, fraud and other risk KPIs.
  
• Work with ML Engineers to deploy ML models.
  
• Monitor deployed ML models and link performance to commercial value KPIs.
  
• Present your work to Operational and Commercial stakeholders.
  
• Explore new technologies and contribute to setting the team's best practices.
  

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• Proficiency in Python and experience with ML libraries for building and deploying machine learning solutions in cloud environments.
  
• Ability to think commercially and link ML model performance to commercial KPIs.
  
• Experience using structured query languages (SQL).
  
• Keen interest in emerging new ML techniques and their commercial value.
  
• Ability to communicate across teams of Data Scientists, Data Engineers, ML Engineers, Operational and Commercial stakeholders.
  

We’re a digital insurance provider with ambitious plans to become the best and biggest in the UK market. We’ve made huge investments in our pricing and data capabilities over the past few years, along with nurturing our 4Cs culture. We provide insurance for over four million customers, but we know there’s even bigger opportunity out there – our Pricing, Data and Analytics community values curiosity, collaboration and constructive challenge. We are always looking for new ideas and diverse perspectives to question established thinking and drive meaningful change. Great pricing is built on trust, innovation and precision, so our aim is to ensure customers receive a fair and accurate price based on their individual risk, supporting fair outcomes, while delivering sustainable and profitable growth for our company. Pricing is more than just a number – it's a strategic capability. At the heart of Hastings is deep risk insight – continually improving how we assess, segment and price risk through data and analytics.

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• Recruiter screening call
  
• Intro with hiring manager
  
• Interview with hiring team – case study
  

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• Flexible working – we champion a flexible hybrid working approach – please speak to your recruiter to discuss in more detail.
  
• Competitive bonus scheme – all colleagues are eligible for our annual 4Cs performance bonus.
  
• Financial wellbeing – providing life assurance cover, income protection at no extra cost, matched pension contributions up to 10% and other perks.
  
• Mental wellbeing programme – Thrive mental health app, colleague assistance programme available 24/7, in‑house mental health first aiders, support groups and a dedicated team to make sure we are covering your needs.
  
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell one of your weeks.
  
• Access to health‑care cash‑back plans, dental plans, discounted health assessments, cycle‑to‑work and tech schemes, discounted and free onsite facilities, social events throughout the year and much more.
  

At Hastings Direct, we're committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, we encourage you to be open with us. Our recruitment team is here to provide the support you need to ensure a fair and accessible experience for all.

As a Disability Confident employer, we're committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are fully inclusive – fair access to support and adjustments throughout your recruitment journey. We also welcome applications through the Disability Confident Scheme (DCS). For more information on the DCS, please visit our inclusive business page on our careers website.