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Lead Data Scientist

Lead Data Scientist

Salary: £45,000 - £65,000

Are you someone who thrives on turning complex data into actionable insights?Do you have a passion for leading innovative projects and driving data-driven decision-making? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! An exciting opportunity has arisen in our high-profile data science team helping shape the future of insurance at Aviva through cutting-edge analytics.

A bit about the job:

You’ll work with one of the richest insurance datasets in the world, applying sophisticated techniques and technology to all stages of the data science process.

You’ll lead a team helping to formulate problems, extract, and prepare data, apply modelling, and then deploy the solution.

Aviva are investing in data science, machine learning and advanced analytics as a distinctive capability. The UK team is recognised as a centre of excellence in our Global Data Science Practice.

Join us, and you’ll have the chance to define a significant & measurable impact on Aviva.

Skills and experience we’re looking for:

  • Highly numerate and educated to degree or postgraduate (MSc) in a meaningful field - Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or proven experience in applying these skills in real-world scenarios.
  • You will bring several years’ experience with a track record of solving complex non-routine problems; along with expertise in some, if not all, of the following areas: Statistics, Machine Learning, Deep Learning & AI.
  • You will have significant experience at each process within data science, problem definition, data acquisition & wrangling, modelling, feature engineering and deployment.
  • What’s equally relevant is programming knowledge and a gift for coding using: R, Python, SQL, or Spark.
  • You’ll also need the capability to deliver projects, collaborate with operational teams and be able to explain technical concepts to non-specialists.

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.

  • Startingsalarybetween £45,000 - £65,000 (depending on skills, experience, and qualifications)
  • Bonus opportunity 10% of annual salary - Actual amount depends on your performance and Aviva’s
  • Generouspensionscheme - Aviva will contribute up to 14%, depending on what you put in
  • 29 daysholidayplus bank holidays, and you can choose to buy or sell up to 5 days
  • 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 ourMatching Share Planand share in the success of Aviva with ourSave As You Earnscheme
  • Brilliantlysupportive policiesincluding parental and carer’s leave
  • Flexible benefitsto suit you, includingsustainability optionssuch as cycle to work
  • Make a difference, be part of ourAviva Communitiesand use your 3paid volunteering days to help others
  • We take yourwellbeingseriously with lots of support and tools

Take a lookto learn more.Put a salary into this calculator to see what your total Aviva Reward could be.

Aviva is for everyone:

We’re inclusive andwelcome 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 around 50% of their time in our offices every week - combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues.

To find out more about working at Aviva take a lookhere

We interview every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job. Once you’ve applied, please send us an email stating that you have a disclosed disability, and we’ll interview you.

We’d love it if you could submit your application online. If you require an alternative method of applying, please give Alannah Burgess a call on or send an email .


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