Geospatial Data Scientist

Job Title: Geospatial Data Scientist

Location: Leicester / Bexhill – Hybrid

Welcome to Hastings Direct. We’re a digital insurance provider with a clear strategy to become the best and biggest player in the UK market. As a company, we’ve made investments in our technology, pricing, data and analytics capabilities, along with nurturing our 4Cs culture and substantial investment in our people. As a Finance team, we’re building a market leading finance technology platform, investing in our team and our approach to leadership development, with a focus on commercially adding value to the business.

The fact you’re reading this job advert means we’ve tempted you to find out more about #lifeatHD. If you like what you see, we hope you’ll consider joining our team.

We have high standards and understand some people may not apply for jobs unless they tick every box. If you’re excited about joining us and think you have some of what we are looking for, even if you’re not 100% sure, we would love to hear from you.

The Geospatial Data Scientist will assist in the identification and creation of cutting-edge data assets and predictive models that feed into Hastings’ market-leading pricing activities. This role is within a combined team of Actuaries and Data Scientists, who are committed to championing the adoption of the latest machine learning (ML) techniques to leverage powerful insights from vast amounts of customer and property information and augment traditional modelling techniques.

Your remit will include the following:

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• Engineering powerful new geography / spatial rating factors to be deployed into our home & motor pricing
  
• Develop best in-class models to predict risk and claims outcomes
  
• Identifying, analysing, and monetising new data sources relating to geography and properties
  
• Research and development of innovative proof of concept solutions to business problems
  

Essential

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• Predictive modelling experience
  
• Familiarity with geospatial data and geospatial analysis techniques
  
• Interest in emerging ML techniques and their commercial value
  
• Proficiency in Python
  
• Exposure to SQL
  
• Strong communication skills
  
• Ability to work cross-functionally with Data Engineers, Data Scientists, Actuaries and Pricing teams
  

Desirable

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• Insurance experience
  
• Experience working with remote sensing datasets
  
• Have used GitHub as a code collaboration tool
  
• Experience using a cloud platform
  

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• Natural problem solver who loves building quality solutions to complex real-world situations
  
• Dynamic, flexible and delivery-focused work ethic required to adapt to a fast-paced environment
  

Our interview process involves the below:

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

As a Disability Confident employer, we’re committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are fully inclusive. If you’re applying for a job with us, you’ll have 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.

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• Flexible working – we champion a flexible hybrid working approach
  
• Competitive bonus scheme – all colleagues are eligible for our annual 4Cs performance bonus
  
• Financial wellbeing – life assurance, income protection, matched pension contributions up to 10%, and additional wellbeing support
  
• Mental wellbeing programme – Thrive app, colleague assistance programme 24/7, mental health first aiders, support groups
  
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, with option to buy or sell one week
  
• Access to health care cashback plans, dental plans, discounted health assessments, Cycle to work and tech schemes
  
• Discounted and free onsite facilities, social events, and more
  

Join us and you’ll find a different way of doing things. We call it the 4Cs. We focus on getting it right for our colleagues, customers, company and community. Our 4Cs principles are simple: we believe by creating the right culture for our colleagues and giving them the right tools to do their job, we’ll deliver good outcomes for every customer, helping us to grow the company profitably and sustainably and allowing us to invest in the communities we serve.

If you are interested in any other positions at Hastings Direct – you can view our live vacancy list via our careers page. Careers

Hastings Group is an equal opportunities employer which means we treat people fairly. We welcome applications from all suitably skilled persons regardless of gender, age, race, disability, ethnic background, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or marital/family status. Please also note that we have a thorough referencing process, which includes credit and criminal record checks.

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.

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