Data Scientist

Data Scientist – Digital Underwriting | London Market Insurance Location: London (Hybrid – Minimum 50% Office-Based) Salary: £55,000 to £75,000 15–30% Bonus Excellent Benefits Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Gravitas Group is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a leading Lloyd’s market insurer for a Data Scientist to join their high-growth Digital Trading division . As part of a strategic function within the business, this role offers a rare opportunity to directly influence underwriting profitability, automation, and digital product innovation. The successful candidate will join a newly established data science and analytics team, working on high-impact projects focused on Digital Lead and Follow underwriting. Key Responsibilities: Deliver data science and AI solutions to automate processes and drive profitability in digital underwriting Cleanse, analyse, and interpret both internal and external (e.g., broker) data sources Support pricing improvements and portfolio optimisation through collaboration with actuarial teams Develop dashboards, reporting tools, and data visualisations to generate actionable insights Define and prioritise data requirements with stakeholders across IT, underwriting, and analytics Play a key role in building data capabilities in support of digital trading strategies Key Requirements: 2 years experience in data science, actuarial, or analytics roles (insurance/Lloyd’s market preferred) Strong programming skills (Python highly desirable) Solid background in statistics, data manipulation, and data analysis Experience with tools such as SQL, Power BI, and Azure Data Factory is an advantage Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills (technical and non-technical) Experience supporting data requirements for digital or automated underwriting workflows Experience with online quote-and-bind platforms is highly desirable