Senior Data Scientist/ Senior Risk Scientist

Bristol
9 months ago
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Senior Risk Scientist Opportunity in Bristol, UK

Location: Bristol, UK (Hybrid 2 days in the office)
Permanent role
Salary: £80,0000-£95,000 dependant on experience

About the Company:

My client is a leading player in the cyber reinsurance industry, focused on innovative solutions to manage and mitigate cyber risks. Utilising cutting-edge technology and data analytics, they develop proprietary models that drive the business forward.

The Role:
Seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Risk Scientist to join the dynamic team in Bristol. In this crucial role, you will be at the forefront of developing and refining proprietary cyber risk model, Cybertooth. If you have a strong background in large-scale stochastic model development, high-performance scientific computing, and expertise in statistical modelling and probability, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Key Responsibilities:

Contribute significantly to the development and enhancement of Cybertooth, ensuring its reliability in assessing cyber risks.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate new data sources and methodologies.
Conduct advanced statistical analyses, industry threat assessments, and reporting to support cyber risk evaluation.
Optimise the computational performance and scalability of Cybertooth simulations.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior team members.
Stay informed on the latest advancements in cyber risk measurement, data science, and high-performance computing.What We're Looking For:

At least 5 years of experience in a related field, such as risk/catastrophe modelling, quantitative finance, or data science, with a focus on large-scale simulations.
Proven expertise in stochastic model development and high-performance scientific computing.
Proficiency in scientific Python; experience with Spark, CUDA, SQL, and Databricks is a plus.
Strong problem-solving abilities and the capacity to work both independently and collaboratively.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical information to non-technical audiences.
A degree in a STEM field or equivalent industrial experience.Why Join Us?

Competitive salary and benefits package, including a 5% pension, 28 days of holiday plus bank holidays, private medical insurance, and death-in-service benefit.
Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and innovative solutions in the cyber reinsurance industry.
A collaborative and inclusive work environment.
Career growth and development opportunities.This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking company that is shaping the future of cyber risk management. If you're ready to take on a new challenge and make a significant impact, we'd love to hear from you

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