Data Scientist

Your skills and experience will ideally include:

Strong analytical, structured, and interdisciplinary way of thinking and working, including the ability to think creatively with data and being comfortable with complex and ambiguous problem-solving.

Enthusiastic to work on problems which have never been attempted before.

Proficient in Python and modern software development practices within a team of developers e.g. use of Git.

Experience using SQL and working with databases. Comfortable working with a variety of data sources, both structured and unstructured and very large datasets using distributed computing (e.g. spark).

Experience working with LLMs to deliver value in a commercial organisation, including how to manage and monitor LLM-based applications to maximise performance.

Experience working with cloud technology, ideally Microsoft Azure and/or AWS.

Proven track record of development and deployment of machine learning algorithms, including supervised and unsupervised learning techniques.

Excellent collaboration and organisation skills.

Proficient communicator, who is comfortable explaining the value of their work to drive adoption and challenge the status quo, both to technical and non-technical audiences.

Comfortable working in a business environment where the answer might not be clear-cut yet understanding the need to be practical and to deliver for the business.

Ability to think proactively and ‘join the dots’ across a complex landscape to see the bigger picture.

An understanding of the importance of team culture, and a demonstrable ability to act as a role model to maintain a culture of curiosity, support and honesty.

Nice to have:

Knowledge of R or other programming languages

Knowledge of current UK AI/ML compliance and regulation.

Experience with AWS Sagemaker

Experience with Snowflake

Experience with Databricks

Everyone’s different. That’s why at Zurich, we offer a wide range of employee benefits so our people can choose what fits them and their life. Our benefits provide real flexibility so our people can make considered choices and tailor their benefits throughout the year. Our benefits include 12% defined non-contributory pension scheme, annual company bonus, private medical insurance and the option to buy up to an additional 20 days or sell some of your holiday, alongside a range of other flexible benefits

You can find out more about our wide range of employee benefits on our website .

At Zurich we aspire to be one of the most responsible and impactful businesses in the world. Together, we’re creating a brighter future for our customers, our people and our planet.

With over 65,000 employees , you’ll feel the support of being part of a strong and stable company that is a long-standing player in the insurance industry.

We’ve made a promise to each other and every employee: to focus on sustainable impact, to care about each other’s wellbeing, to use our diverse expertise to be curious and optimistic and to develop the skills needed for our future.

If you’re interested in working in a dynamic and challenging environment where your creativity, ideas and contributions are recognised and rewarded, Zurich could be just the place for you. Be part of something great.

At Zurich, our strength comes from the diverse experiences, perspectives and talents of our people. Our goal is to create a workplace where every employee can flourish and where everyone feels valued, heard and respected.

Over a quarter of our employees are members of at least one of our inclusion communities (Employee Resource Groups), with groups focused on areas such as social mobility and cultural awareness. We’re proud to have received numerous industry awards recognising our diversity and inclusion policies and initiatives.

We’ve created an environment that places real importance on our people’s wellbeing from a physical, mental, social and financial perspective. We work with our wellbeing partners and industry experts to provide practical advice and access to a wide range of lifestyle support, alongside opportunities to learn, grow and develop the skills needed for the future.

We actively support our employees to give back to their communities through volunteering and charitable activity. Our charitable arm, Zurich Community Trust, is one of the longest ‑ established corporate trusts in the UK. Together, we’ve supported causes across the UK through grants and volunteering, contributing over £100 million in funding and volunteered time.

12% defined non-contributory pension scheme.

Annual company bonus.

Income Protection.

Life cover - four times your salary.

28 days holiday a year plus bank holidays.

You can also request to swap UK bank holidays for days off that have cultural or religious significance to you.

The option to buy up to an additional 20 days or sell some of your holiday.

Three days paid volunteering.

Up to 16 weeks' full pay for maternity, paternity and adoption leave.

Access to Private medical insurance.

Virtual GP appointments.

Discounted gym membership.

Free flu jab.

Access to a wealth of support from our wellbeing partners.

Creating a brighter, more sustainable future underpins all that we do here in Zurich. We were the first insurer to sign the ‘UN Business Ambition for 1.5˚C’ pledge.

Our charitable arm, Zurich Community Trust, has awarded grants and volunteered time to deserving causes in the UK valued at over £90 million.