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About the Role

We are looking for a Data Scientist with experience in developing solutions to novel problems and a desire to drive innovation in the insurance industry. The Data Scientist will design and build cutting-edge features and predictive models that generate value across Hastings products. You will also use these models and data assets to improve risk selection both at point-of-quote and in-life. This role is within our new Telematics Data Value team, comprising data scientists, analysts, and engineers. We work to turn our telematics data into underwriting advantage – which enables market-beating prices for customers.

Responsibilities

Develop best in-class ML models to predict claims outcomes, fraud and other risk KPIs, including developing novel features from raw telematics data.
Collaborate with ML Engineers to deploy ML models.
Monitor deployed ML models and link performance to commercial and customer outcomes.
Present your work to Operational and Commercial stakeholders.
Explore new technologies and contribute to setting team’s best practices.

Requirements

Proficiency in Python and experience with ML libraries for building and deploying machine learning solutions in cloud environments.
Experience using SQL.
Ability to communicate and collaborate across teams of Data Scientists, Data Engineers, ML Engineers, Operational and Commercial stakeholders.
Technical competence complemented by broader business understanding.
A problem-solver who enjoys building creative solutions to complex real-world challenges.
Able to work independently, with support where needed, and collaboratively.
Curious, willing to challenge received wisdom and explore emerging techniques.

Skills

Python
ML libraries
SQL

Location

Bexhill
Leicester
London

Work Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

Senior

Salary/Compensations

£5k car allowance

Benefits

Competitive bonus scheme
Private medical Insurance
Life assurance cover
Income protection
Matched pension contributions up to 10%
Discounts
Cashback
Free independent mortgage advice
Free access to financial wellbeing support
Thrive mental health app
Colleague assistance programme available 24/7
In-house mental health first aiders
Support groups
27 days annual leave + bank holidays
Option to buy or sell one of your weeks of annual leave
Health care cash back plans
Dental plans
Discounted health assessments
Cycle to work scheme
Tech scheme
Discounted and free onsite facilities
Social events

About the Company

We’re a digital insurance provider with ambitious plans to become the best and biggest in the UK market.
We’ve made huge investments in our pricing and data capabilities over the past few years, along with nurturing our 4Cs culture.
We provide insurance for over four million customers, but we know there’s even bigger opportunity out there - our Pricing, Data and Analytics community value curiosity, collaboration and constructive challenge.
We are always looking for new ideas and diverse perspectives to question established thinking and drive meaningful change.
Great pricing is built on trust, innovation and precision, so our aim is to ensure customers receive a fair and accurate price based on their individual risk, supporting fair outcomes, while delivering sustainable and profitable growth for our company.
Pricing is more than just a number - it’s a strategic capability.
At the heart of Hastings is deep risk insight - continually improving how we assess, segment and price risk through data and analytics.
Join us and you’ll find a different way of doing things. We call it the 4Cs.
We focus on getting it right for our colleagues, customers, company and community.
As one of our colleagues, you’ll be helping to drive our growth, so in return, we’ll give you all the support, training and development you need.
Our 4Cs principles are simple: we believe by creating the right culture for our colleagues and giving them the right tools to do their job, we’ll deliver good outcomes for every customer, helping us to grow the company profitably and sustainably and allowing us to invest in the communities we serve.

Equal Opportunity

Hastings Group is an equal opportunities employer which means we treat people fairly. We welcome applications from all suitably skilled persons regardless of their gender, age, race, disability, ethnic background, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or marital/family status.
Please also note that we have a thorough referencing process, which includes credit and criminal record checks.
At Hastings Direct, we’re committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone has the opportunity to succeed.
If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, we encourage you to be open with us.
Our recruitment team is here to provide the support you need to ensure a fair and accessible experience for all.