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Risk Modelling Data Scientist

Direct Line Group
Glasgow
4 days ago
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Overview

Join to apply for the Risk Modelling Data Scientist role at Direct Line Group.

DLG is evolving across every facet of our business, putting customers at the heart of what we do. You’ll be empowered to use your skills and grow, while making a real impact on our customers’ lives.

Pricing and Underwriting is a complex domain where historical data, geospatial information, and mathematical models intersect with business goals. Our Pricing Practitioners, Data Scientists and Underwriters work together to balance risk, profitability and customer outcomes.

This role sits in the Motor Manufacturing Tribe, within the Motor Risk Modelling Team, collaborating with colleagues across Motor Risk, Retail Pricing, Underwriting, Trading and Finance to analyse data and shape pricing decisions.


What You’ll Do

  • Develop and refine core risk models using data science techniques to support competitive pricing and profitability.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyse data, assess risk, and provide quantitative insights for business decisions.
  • Engage with the deployment team to support the release of pricing changes.
  • Support more senior colleagues on projects and grow your expertise.

You’ll report to a Band 5 Pricing Practitioner and work with a team that values new approaches and collaboration. Our hybrid model offers a mix of office and remote work with at least 2 days in the office when in the role.


Your Skills and Experience

  • Experience using SQL and Python
  • Demonstrable interest or experience in using data science techniques to analyse large datasets
  • Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to consider multiple scenarios and customer impact
  • Good communication and presentation skills for both technical and non-technical audiences
  • A numerate degree in Mathematics, Statistics or related subjects

Benefits

  • 9% employer contributed pension
  • 50% off home, motor and pet insurance plus Green Flag breakdown cover
  • Additional optional Health and Dental insurance
  • Up to 10% AIP Bonus
  • EV car scheme allows leasing a brand new electric or plug-in hybrid car
  • Generous holidays
  • Buy as you earn share scheme
  • Employee discounts and cashback
  • Plus, many more

We want everyone to get the most out of their time at DLG. Our benefits go beyond money to support work-life balance and personal wellbeing. We’re committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves and succeed.


Be yourself

Direct Line Group is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity of background and thinking. We are proud to be recognised among the UK\'s Top 50 Inclusive Employers and are committed to an inclusive recruitment process. If you need adjustments during recruitment, please speak with the recruitment team.


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