Senior Data Scientist

You’ll scope out and develop data services, including deep learning, predictive analytics and machine learning, that help to solve business problems

You’ll perform data analysis and data collection processes that effectively support these services

You’ll continuously develop data sources through testing of external data

You’ll work individually and with team members, other teams and suppliers to deliver data science solutions. Review output of junior team members

You’ll help to identify opportunities across the organisation where data science can add value

You’ll adhere to good coding practices, work within existing risk controls, identify and report potential risks.

You’ll comply with the requirements, and act in accordance with, the Group Code of Conduct and Fitness and Propriety policies at all times

You’ll ensure compliance with Company Policies, Values and guidelines and other relevant standards/ regulations at all times.

Proven experience in data science and data analysis

Good understanding of statistical techniques and their application, including GLMs, decision trees, random forest, boosting, natural language processing, distributions, clustering, simulation and scenario analysis

Knowledge of data platforms, and data processing including batch and real-time automation

Knowledge of data structures and schemas, data preparation and cleansing

Experience of machine learning techniques and libraries

Good k nowledge of data science toolkits and languages, such as Python

Experience of data exploration and visualisation tools

Knowledge of data query languages, such as SQL

Knowledge of data integration services and ETL

Analytical and problem-solving aptitude

Understanding of a service-based approach to professional services.

Experience delivering through Agile change framework

Self-motivated and enthusiastic with the desire to meet or exceed targets

Determined and passionate, particularly regarding data and technology

A decision maker with an ability to work on own initiative or as part of a team

A flexible approach and positive attitude

Strives to drive business improvements contributing to the success of the business

An organised and proactive approach

If you’ve worked in Data Science, and have experience in the insurance industry or with Databricks, both a bonus but not essential — why not apply today? This is just the beginning. Imagine where you could go next. The journey is yours to shape.

We’re looking for talented people who want to make a real impact for our customers, colleagues and business. Apply today and discover where a career at 1st Central could take you.

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