▷ [Immediate Start] Principal Data Scientist

Aviva is looking for a dynamic Principal DataScientist to help drive innovation and impact within our Retailteam. This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-profile datascience team that’s shaping the future of insurance throughadvanced analytics. As the industry evolves in an era of rapidtechnological change, Aviva is investing in machine learning andanalytics as a core capability. Our team is recognised as a centreof excellence within the Global Data Science Department –delivering data-driven insights that enhance decision-making acrossthe Aviva Group. A bit about the job: As a data science leaderwithin the Personal Lines business, you’ll work closely with adiverse range of stakeholders to understand key challenges and leadthe development of innovative data science solutions that drivebetter outcomes for both the business and our customers. You’lldevelop a deep understanding of the business strategy andobjectives, and lead a team focused on delivering impactfulsolutions. You’ll also have the freedom to explore creative andforward-thinking approaches to unlocking value from data. We’reparticularly interested in candidates with experience in Pricing& Underwriting Analytics within personal lines insurance.Skills and experience we’re looking for: Proven ability to solvecomplex, non-routine problems using expertise in areas such asStatistics, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, or AI. Strongcommunication and stakeholder engagement skills – able to explaincomplex concepts clearly to a variety of audiences. Strategicthinker with strong commercial awareness. Experience deliveringprojects in collaboration with cross-functional teams or externalpartners. Highly numerate, with a degree or postgraduatequalification (e.g., MSc) in a relevant field such as Mathematics,Statistics, or Computer Science (preferred but not essential). Whatyou’ll get for this role: Our purpose - with you today, for abetter tomorrow – is a promise we make to our colleagues too. Andone 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.Bonus opportunity - 12% (E grade) of annual salary Actual amountdepends on your performance and Aviva’s. Generouspensionscheme -Aviva will contribute up to 14%, depending on what you put in. 29daysholidayplus bank holidays, and you can choose to buy or sell upto 5 days! Make your money go further - Up to 40%discount on Avivaproducts, and other retailer discounts Up to £1,200 of free Avivashares per year through ourMatching Share Planand share in thesuccess of Aviva with ourSave As You Earnscheme!Brilliantlysupportive policiesincluding parental and carer’s leaveFlexible benefitsto suit you, includingsustainability optionssuchas cycle to work Make a difference, be part of ourAviva Communitiesand use your 3paid volunteering days to help others We takeyourwellbeingseriously with lots of support and tools Take a lookto learn more. Put a salary into this calculator to see what yourtotal Aviva Reward could be. Aviva is for everyone: We’re inclusiveandwelcome everyone – we want applications from all backgrounds andexperiences. Excited but not sure you tick every box? Even if youdon’t, we would still encourage you to apply. We also consider allforms of flexible working, including part time and job shares. Weflex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers,business, and you. Most of our people are smart working – spendingaround 50% of their time in our offices every week - combining thebenefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues. Tofind out more about working at Aviva take a lookhere We interviewevery disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for thejob. Once you’ve applied, please send us an email stating that youhave a disclosed disability, and we’ll interview you. We’d love itif you could submit your application online. If you require analternative method of applying, please give Martyn Biddulph a callon 07826 556 965 or send an email to .#J-18808-Ljbffr