Principal Data Scientist

Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our high-profile data science team as a Principal Data Scientist to help shape the future of insurance at Aviva through cutting-edge analytics. We are looking for someone who has significant experience in data sciencewith a track record of solving problems.A bit about the job: You will form part of the end-to-end Motor team, working with stakeholders across the Personal Lines business to develop and deliver innovative ways of utilising data and data science techniques to improve motor performance. You will also lead a team helpingto formulate problems, extract, and prepare data, apply modelling, and then deploy the solution.In this role you will work with one of the richest insurance datasets in the world, applying sophisticated techniques and technology to all stages of the data science process.The ideal candidate will also have experience of designing, building, and implementing sophisticated data science models within the Pricing & UW Analytics field.Aviva are investing in data science, machine learning and advanced analytics as a distinctivecapability. The UK team is recognised as a centre of excellence in our Global Data Science Practice.Skills and experience we’re looking for: 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.Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills - able to communicate complex ideas in an understandable way often to non-specialists.Relationship management experience with external data suppliers and technical specialists.Ability to deliver projects, work collaboratively with operational teams and can think and act strategically.Highly numerate and educated to degree or postgraduate (MSc) in a meaningful field - Mathematics, Statistics or Computer Science would be an advantage for this role.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.Starting salary between £55,000 - £95,000 (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications)Bonus opportunity - 10% of annual salary. (Actual amount depends on your performance and Aviva’s)Generous pension scheme - Aviva will contribute up to 14%, depending on what you put in.29 days holiday plus 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 our Matching Share Plan and share in the success of Aviva with our Save As You Earn scheme.Brilliantly supportive policies including parental and carer’s leave.Flexible benefits to suit you, including sustainability options such as cycle to work.Make a difference, be part of our Aviva Communities and use your 3 paid volunteering days to help othersWe take your wellbeing seriously with lots of support and tools.Take a look to learn more. Put a salary into this calculator to see what your total Aviva Reward could be.Aviva is for everyone:We’re inclusive and welcome everyone – we want applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.Excited but not sure you tick every box Research tells us that women, particularly, feel this way. So, regardless of gender, why not apply. And if you’re in a job share just apply as a pair.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 look hereWe 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 Matthew Drew a call on or send an email to.We help our 18 million customers to save forthe future and manage the risks of everyday life. To give these customers the best possible products and service we know we must make Aviva the most attractive choice for talented, entrepreneurial people withdiverse backgrounds and an evolving range of expertise and insight.So, we’re passionate about helping our 22,000 people to do the best work of their lives, to enable them to make a positive difference to the lives of our customers. #J-18808-Ljbffr