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Data Scientist - AI / ML, Python, Scripting, Cyber Security

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Data Scientist - Biomarkers - Remote - Outside IR35

Data Scientist - AI / ML, Python, Scripting, Cyber Security
Up to £495 per day (Inside IR35)
London (3 days per week in London office)
6 Months initial contract

My client is an instantly recognisable Insurance firm who are looking for a Data Scientist with demonstrable experience in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) accompanied with Python scripting skills to play a critical role in performing enhanced Risk assessments of where AI is being utilised, deemed to be a material risk to the organisation, and to propose appropriate controls.

Key Requirements:
Demonstrable experience in Data Science, with particular focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML)

Proficiency in Python / Bash scripting

Ability to perform enhanced Risk assessments of where AI is being utilised

Capability of proposing appropriate controls where material risk to the organisation is identified

Recommend and improve existing Security risk assessment methodology for complex AI systems

Develop threat models for AI systems

Ability to easily translate highly technical jargon and complex IT risks into business language for non-technical audiences

Flexible approach towards hybrid working

Full eligibility to work in the UK without restrictions (no sponsorship available)

Nice to have:
Demonstrable experience with LLMs and strong understanding of AI / ML frameworks and familiarity with TensorFlow / PyTorch etc

Degree educated in Computer Science / AI related subjects

Previous experience in the Insurance industry

Previous experience of working within Cyber Security environments

Working knowledge of SQL / Statistical Programming Languages such as R

Immediate availability

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