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Senior Risk Modelling Data Scientist

Direct Line Group
Leeds
5 days ago
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What you'll be doing

We’ll utilise your skills where they are most needed whilst also giving you an opportunity to build and grow the breadth of your expertise. There will be scope to soak up new experiences and most importantly you’ll positively influence and shape what we do – making an impact on our customers lives.


Your job responsibilities may include

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

You’ll report to a Band 5 Pricing Practitioner, and work alongside a team of experienced colleagues; between us we hold a breadth of experience across the industry, but we’re always open to new approaches.


What you’ll need

  • Previous experience in using data science techniques to analyse large datasets.
  • Excellent problem‑solving skills, with an ability to consider multiple scenarios, understand the needs and anticipate outcomes for the customers.
  • Experience using SQL & Python.
  • Strong stakeholder management, communication and presentation skills, with an ability to explain findings to both a technical and non‑technical audience.
  • 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 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 all colleagues to lease a brand new electric or plug‑in hybrid car in a tax efficient way.
  • 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. Which is why we’ve looked beyond the financial rewards and created an offer that takes your whole life into account. Supporting our people to work at their best – whatever that looks like – and offering real choice, flexibility, and a greater work‑life balance that means our people have time to focus on the things that matter most to them. Our benefits are about more than just the money you earn. They’re about recognising who you are and the life you live.


Be yourself

Direct Line Group is an equal opportunity employer, and we think diversity of background and thinking is a big strength in our people. We're delighted to feature as 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.


We know you’re more than a CV, and the thing that make you, you, are what bring potential to our business. We recognise and embrace people that work in different ways so if you need any adjustments to our recruitment process, please speak to the recruitment team who will be happy to support you.


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