Lead Data Scientist

Data Science Lead

Location: Norwich or London

Salary: Norwich: £45,000 - £65,000 / London: £55,000 - £75,000

Aviva are looking for a dynamic Lead Data Scientist to continue to support growth within our Retail Personal Lines team.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our high-profile data science team which is helping to shape the future of insurance through cutting-edge analytics. The insurance industry is evolving in an age of rapid technological development, and as an organisation Aviva are investing in strengthening machine learning and analytics as a distinctive capability. The team is recognised as a centre of excellence across our Global Data Science community - providing new data-driven insights that improve decision making across the Aviva Group.

A bit about the job:

You'll be working closely with Pricing and Trading teams to understand business problems and then define, scope, and deliver solutions utilising the latest data science techniques in conjunction with the wealth of our data assets. You will have license to be creative in researching and designing solutions, leading your team to explore new and innovative ways of generating value from data and presenting findings back to your stakeholders to be actioned.

Skills and experience we're looking for:

• Creative thinker/problem solver with strong analytical and numerical ability.
• Relevant experience of solving complex problems using data science, including either statistical modelling or using a programming language such as Python, SQL, R or similar.
• Experience in leading and working with others to solve complex business problems.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to present to non-technical audiences.
• Organised self-starter, with drive and commitment.

What you'll get for this role:

Our purpose - with you today, for a better tomorrow - is a promise we make to our colleagues too. And one of the ways we live up to that promise is by investing in you. We have so much to offer when it comes to being an Aviva colleague.

• Starting salary between Norwich: £45,000 - £65,000 / London: £55,000 - £75,000 (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications)
• Bonus opportunity 10% of annual salary Actual amount depends on your performance and Aviva's.
• Generous pension scheme - Aviva will contribute up to 14%, depending on what you put in.
• 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, and you can choose to buy or sell up to 5 days
• Aviva-funded Private Medical Benefit to help you get expert support when you need it
• Make your money go further - Up to 40% discount on Aviva products, and other retailer discounts
• Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares per year through our Matching Share Plan and share in the success of Aviva with our Save As You Earn scheme
• Brilliantly supportive policies including parental and carer's leave
• Flexible benefits to suit you, including sustainability options such as cycle to work
• Make a difference, be part of our Aviva Communities and use your 3 paid volunteering days to help others
• We take your wellbeing seriously with lots of support and tools

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Aviva is for everyone:

We're inclusive and welcome everyone - we want applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Excited but not sure you tick every box? Even if you don't, we would still encourage you to apply. We also consider all forms of flexible working, including part time and job shares.

We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. Most of our people are smart working - spending at least 50% of their time in our offices every week - combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues.

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