Data Science Manager

Foresters Financial
Bromley
2 weeks ago
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The Vacancy

Summary of role

The core duties of the role involve building and submitting a range of data science solutions aligned to the wider business strategy. It would suit an individual with a quantitative background who is looking to broaden their commercial experience within a life insurance setting.

Working within a multi-stakeholder framework including Business Solutions, Distribution Channels, Marketing and Actuarial, the candidate will take responsibility for a number of end-to-end processes and communication of results to senior management from an early stage. The candidate will be required to work flexibly across a range of other projects, covering areas such as data analytics and proposition development which will provide the candidate with a breadth and depth of strategic initiatives.

In addition, the candidate will be required to lead the development of data science applications, such as within Python, SQL, and PowerBI to implement and improve processes with large sets of data to provide MI and inputs into the strategic steer of the company.

Key responsibilities and duties

  1. Identify areas to apply data science, both in terms of new growth opportunities and in-force optimisation.
  2. Perform investigations using data science applications and present the results in an appropriate way for a range of stakeholders.
  3. Train Machine Learning models such as propensity models.
  4. Integrate CRM with Machine Learning models to perform effective data analysis.
  5. Build predictive modelling solutions that can be rolled out to actionable initiatives across the business.
  6. Support the ongoing management of the business by considering opportunities around data strategy.
  7. Work closely with distribution channels to support performance management using data analytics, such as identifying trends and customer behaviour.
  8. Ensure the data analysis complies with internal and external requirements such as Group AI Policy, Consumer Duty, and other regulatory requirements.

Skills and experience

  1. Background in computer science, mathematics/statistics with hands-on quantitative experience, ideally 5 - 7 years.
  2. Experience working in an insurance company setting or any other financial service is preferred.
  3. Familiarity with data science software such as Python, R, SPSS Modeller.
  4. Experience in using one of Power BI, Tableau, or Qlik.
  5. Ability to build Machine Learning models from scratch with good documentation and governance.
  6. Demonstrable strong communication and relationship management skills.
  7. Ability to explain technical subjects to senior stakeholders both written and verbally.

About us

Foresters Financial is not your typical financial services provider. Those who join our purpose-driven organisation enjoy a culture of collaboration, creativity, and mutual respect and are challenged to do their best to make a difference every day.

What we do

We help everyday families achieve their financial goals and make a lasting difference in their lives and communities. We will continue to do this by employing enthusiastic and talented Financial Advisers working across the country and equally talented people to be based at our Head Office in Bromley.

Our Benefits

  • Work/life balance
  • Competitive benefits
  • Flexible/Hybrid working
  • Pension plan
  • Bonus
  • Staff savings

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