Hastings Direct je britanski ponudnik splošnih zavarovanj, osredotočen na digitalno zagotavljanje osebnih zavarovanj, vključno z zavarovanjem avtomobilov, kombijev, motornih koles in domov. Njegovo delo združuje zavarovalniške storitve za stranke z določanjem cen, analizo podatkov, obravnavo škod, prevzemanjem tveganj, aktuarskimi dejavnostmi, odkrivanjem goljufij in tehnološkimi operacijami. Podjetje ima približno 4.800 zaposlenih v več pisarnah po Združenem kraljestvu ter zaposluje v specializiranih in operativnih ekipah, ki podpirajo njegovo zavarovalniško dejavnost.
Lead Data Scientist (Hybrid, London)
Lead a team of Data Scientists at Hastings Direct, shaping machine learning and predictive analytics for its UK insurance business. Guide models from experimentation through production and ongoing optimisation.
Opis
- Lead and develop a high-performing Data Science team through mentoring and coaching.
- Set and deliver the Data Science strategy for the area.
- Direct the development of advanced machine learning and statistical models.
- Manage Data Science projects from initial concept and experimentation through deployment, monitoring and optimisation.
- Work with senior stakeholders to find ways Data Science can improve decisions and business results.
- Assess new data sources, methods and technologies for potential use.
- Ensure models are reliable, scalable and governed through appropriate validation and monitoring.
- Collaborate with Data Engineering and Technology teams on data pipelines and production deployment.
- Turn complex technical findings into practical insights for both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Promote strong Data Science practices, innovation and ongoing improvement.
- Apply Data Science to telematics, claims, customer behaviour and other parts of the insurance lifecycle.
Zahteve
- Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor and develop Data Scientists.
- Strong skills in machine learning, statistical modelling and predictive analytics.
- Proficiency in Python and SQL.
- Experience building Data Science solutions in a commercial setting.
- Experience managing machine learning models across their lifecycle, from development and experimentation to production deployment and monitoring.
- Experience handling large, complex and varied datasets.
- Familiarity with modern cloud and Data Science tools such as AWS, Azure, Databricks, Snowflake or Spark.
- Strong stakeholder management capabilities.
- Ability to explain technical concepts clearly and influence decisions.
- Good commercial understanding.
- Ability to link Data Science projects to business challenges and outcomes.
- Ability to pass credit and criminal record checks during the referencing process.
Ugodnosti
- Car allowance.
- Annual performance bonus under the 4Cs scheme.
- Flexible and hybrid working.
- Support, training and development opportunities.
- Recognition and rewards.
- Private medical insurance.
- Life assurance worth four times salary.
- Income protection.
- Pension contributions matched up to 10%.
- Discounts and cashback on retailer purchases and company products.
- Independent mortgage advice with no fees.
- Free financial wellbeing support.
- Access to the Thrive mental health app.
- 24/7 colleague assistance programme.
- In-house mental health first aiders.
- Support groups and a dedicated mental health support team.
- 27 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Option to buy or sell one contracted week of leave.
- Healthcare cashback plans.
- Dental plans.
- Discounted health assessments.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- Technology purchase schemes.
- Discounted and free onsite facilities.
- Social events throughout the year.