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About the Role
The Data Scientist will assist in the design, development, and deployment of predictive models that feed into Hastings’ market-leading pricing activities. This role is within a team of Data Scientists championing machine learning (ML) techniques to improve predictive performance using vast amounts of customer information.
Responsibilities
- Develop and support predictive models to assess insurance risk and inform pricing and underwriting decisions.
- Contribute to the integration of models into production systems and support their ongoing monitoring and maintenance.
- Develop, maintain and improve reusable tools, pipelines and processes that enable efficient, reliable and reproducible modelling, following agreed standards for coding, documentation, testing and model development.
- Identify, assess and prepare new data features, evaluating their predictive value, stability, interpretability and potential impact on customer pricing outcomes.
Requirements
- Experience building and evaluating predictive models such as linear and gradient boosted models.
- Proficiency using Python and appropriate machine-learning libraries.
- Proficiency in SQL, including preparing and transforming data for predictive modelling.
- Basic knowledge of Git or other code version control systems.
- Strong communication skills and time management skills.
- Demonstrable experience delivering data science solutions that have influenced business decisions and generated measurable commercial value.
- Experience using Azure Machine Learning Studio or similar cloud-based ML platforms.
- Experience using Snowflake or similar cloud-based data platforms.
- Experience in general insurance.
- Natural problem solver who loves building quality solutions to complex real-world challenges.
- Works independently to deliver solutions to well-defined requirements.
- Dynamic, flexible and delivery focussed.
Skills
- Python
- Machine Learning
- SQL
- Git
- Azure Machine Learning Studio
- Snowflake
Location
- Bexhill
- Leicester
- London
Work Type
- Hybrid
Benefits
- Flexible working
- Competitive bonus scheme
- Life assurance cover (4x salary)
- 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 (24/7)
- In-house mental health first aiders
- Support groups
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Option to buy or sell one week 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
- Hastings Direct is a digital insurance provider with a clear strategy to become the best and biggest player in the UK market.
- The company has made significant investments in technology, pricing, data, and analytics capabilities.
- Hastings Direct nurtures a 4Cs culture (colleagues, customers, company, community) and invests substantially in its people.
- The Finance team is building a market-leading finance technology platform and investing in team development and leadership.
Equal Opportunity
- Hastings Group is an equal opportunities employer and treats people fairly.
- Applications are welcomed from all suitably skilled persons regardless of their gender, age, race, disability, ethnic background, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or marital/family status.
- Hastings Direct is committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone has the opportunity to succeed.
- Reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process are supported.
- The company welcomes applications through the Disability Confident Scheme (DCS).