Senior Risk Modelling Data Scientist

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DLG is evolving. Across every facet of our business, our teams are embracing new opportunities and putting customers at the heart of everything they do. By joining us you’ll have the chance to be recognised for your skills, encouraged to build upon them, and empowered to do your absolute best.

Pricing and Underwriting is a challenging world where historical data, geospatial information, and mathematical models meet talented analysts. Pricing our products is a fine balance between business goals and customer needs, and our Pricing Practitioners, Data Scientists, and Underwriters are the best of the best, reducing risk and predicting future events to ensure our business can grow while each consumer gets the best price.

We’ll utilise your skills where they are most needed while giving you an opportunity to develop the breadth of your expertise. You will influence and shape what we do, making an impact on our customers’ lives.

In this role, you will play a crucial part in developing our core risk models by utilising data science techniques to maintain competitiveness and profitability in a challenging marketplace. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to analyse data, assess risk, and support business decisions through quantitative insights.

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• In‑depth analysis of large datasets using SQL, Python, and Radar.
  
• Sharing insights from this analysis both within and outside the team, including presenting to stakeholders from various business areas.
  
• Interacting with the deployment team to support the release of pricing changes.
  
• Mentoring and supporting more junior colleagues.
  

You’ll report to a Band 5 Pricing Practitioner and work alongside experienced colleagues with a breadth of industry knowledge, always open to new approaches.

Our hybrid model offers a ‘best of both worlds’ approach. When you’ll be in the office depends on your role and team, but colleagues spend at least two days a week in the office.

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• Previous experience in using data science techniques to analyse large datasets.
  
• Excellent problem‑solving skills with the ability to consider multiple scenarios and understand the needs and outcomes for customers.
  
• Experience using SQL and Python.
  
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to explain findings to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
  
• General insurance pricing experience, preferably in personal lines and across a broad range of functions.
  
• Familiarity with the WTW insurance software RADAR is desirable but not essential.
  
• A numerate degree in Maths, Statistics or a related subject.
  

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• 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 – lease a brand new electric or plug‑in hybrid car tax‑efficiently
  
• 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. We look beyond financial rewards to offer real choice, flexibility and a greater work‑life balance so our people can focus on what matters most to them. Our benefits are about recognising who you are and the life you live.

Direct Line Group is an equal‑opportunity employer. We value diversity of background and thinking as a major strength. We’re delighted to be one of the UK’s Top 50 Inclusive Employers and are committed to making our business an inclusive place to work, where everyone can be themselves and succeed in their careers.

If you need adjustments to our recruitment process, please speak to the recruitment team – we’ll happily support you.

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom