Data Scientist - Pricing

JR United Kingdom
London
8 months ago
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This is an exciting opportunity to join the Pricing and Underwriting team where you will be able to develop your own ideas, bring them to life, and directly influence the key business outcomes.
THE COMPANY
This fin-tech is a European Insurer who have expanded rapidly across Europe and are now growing out their UK business. They are very data-driven, pioneering the leading technology and have rapid growth plans.
THE ROLE
You can expect to be involved in the following day-to-day:
Break down complex business challenges into measurable and data-driven metrics and formulate hypothesis to test and validate potential solutions.
Build and deploy predictive models using advanced frameworks and algorithms.
Adapt and customise models on a case-by-case basis for specific organisational needs.
Continuously improve model performance through experimentation and optimisation.
Follow modern best practices in software development and model deployment.
Collaborate with experience Machine Learning and Data Engineers to refine models and solutions.
Look for new data sources to integrate into models, finding new ways to make pricing models.
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Strong academic background in STEM.
Proficiency in Python and SAS.
Experience using machine learning algorithms and applying them in line with industry best practices.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
THE BENEFITS
A salary of up to £68,000.
Discretionary bonus.
Working for a very fast-paced and innovative business.
HOW TO APPLY
Please register your interest by sending your CV to Gaby Adamis via the Apply link on this page.

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