Data Scientist

Job title:

Data Scientist

Company

Ageas

Job description

Job Title: Data Scientist
Location: Remote with c. Quarterly travel to teamevents
Salary: Competitive/Dependent on ExperienceData Scientist (open to Data Scientists, Senior Data Scientists, and Lead/Principal Data Scientists)Insurance is a dynamic industry, offeringfantastic opportunities for Data Scientists to tackle a variety of differentchallenges, using diverse data sources, analytical and modelling techniques.Ageasis a large Motor and Household insurer, meaning we play a key role in helping ordinarypeople protect their lifestyles and livelihoods when the worst happens. We havelots of data to work with and a wide variety of complex problems to solve.Data Science atAgeas
Our Data Science teamsupports teams across the business to answer interesting questions such as:How can we identify fraudulent claims and disrupt organised crime?
How much does it cost to repair a car after an accident or fix a home after a weather event?
How can we best leverage Deep Learning and Generative AI models to maximise the potential of vast amounts of unstructured data, including calls, documents, and images?
How do dynamic events (e.g., inflation, heatwaves, storms) and long-term trends (e.g., climate change, digitalisation) impact our business and our customers?
How can we understand our customers better than anyone else so that we can consistently deliver what they want?AtAgeas, we are investing in our core capabilities that make us even smarter andhelp us win in our chosen markets – that’s our people and our technology. By joining our rapidly developing Advanced Analytics and Data ScienceTeam as a Data Scientist, you will become an integral part of this strategic journey.Our team alreadydraws talent from a diverse range of backgrounds, and we pride ourselves onproducing innovative, insightful, and impactful work for collaborativestakeholders from across the business. The team is well respected within thebusiness, emphasising thought leadership, innovation, insight and responsiblepractices.Leadership andInnovation:
Enhancing Insight:
Digging beneath the surface and being proactive in asking questions to our stakeholders and of our data
Explaining analytics and model predictions to instil confidence in end-users
Develop systems and techniques with a view to re-purposing them elsewhere for greater returns
Demonstrating thought leadership and highlighting opportunities to deliver our ‘AI first’ strategy
Engaging with senior leaders around the business to understand their challenges and opportunities
Embracing ‘the art of the possible’
Demonstrate practical applications through time-boxed ‘hackathons’ for innovative use casesTransparency:
Clear communication and explanations of Data Science techniques
Working closely with operational teams to identify how to deliver impactful solutions to maximise benefits
Taking a responsible and ethical approach to reduce and manage risksWho are we lookingfor?
We have great opportunities available forself-motivated individuals who are looking for their first role after leavinguniversity or, equally, for those already progressing well in their datascience career and looking for a new challenge.
This position offersthe opportunity to learn and develop skills across multiple different areas ofdata science, including Generative AI. Youwill also help drive innovation, making sense of new and developing techniquesfor the wider business.In particular, we arelooking for:
Innovative and creative thinkers with knowledge of core data science techniques (e.g., clustering, classification, regression) and who can demonstrate initiative in tackling complex problems.
Keen coders with a demonstrable ability to realise their ideas; some knowledge of Python is essential, including the use of fundamental data science libraries (e.g., Pandas, NumPy, Sci-kit-Learn). You may also have experience with Deep Learning models (libraries including PyTorch, Transformers) and usage of GenAI.
Highly numerate and analytical problem-solvers, with a Degree, Masters or PhD in a mathematical, scientific, or computational field
Strong communicators with the ability to simplify and communicate complex technical ideas to the wider business
Happily curious individuals with an evident willingness to learn new things, revisit old problems in new ways, and tackle new problems from scratch
Throughout your work,you will need to think about data ethics and responsible AI, to make sure thatwe provide customers with the services that they need and help to protect themfrom unfair or harmful outcomes.At Ageas we offer a wide range of benefits to support you and yourfamily inside and outside of work, which helped us achieve, TopEmployer status in the UK.
Flexible Working – Smart Working @ Ageas gives employees flexibilityaround location (as long as it’s within the UK) and, for many of our roles,flexibility within the working day to manage other commitments, such as schooldrop offs etc. We also offer all our vacancies part-time/job-shares . We alsooffer a minimum of 31 days holiday (inc. bank holidays) and you can buy andsell days.
Supporting your Health – Dental Insurance Health Cash Plan, HealthScreening, Will Writing, Voluntary Critical Illness, Mental Health FirstAiders, Well Being Activities – Yoga, Mindfulness.
Supporting your Wealth – Annual Bonus Schemes, Annual Salary Reviews,Competitive Pension, Employee Savings, Employee Loans.
Supporting you at Work – Well-being activities, yoga, mindfulnesssessions, Sports and Social Club events and more…
Benefits for Them – Partner Life Assurance and Critical Illness cover.
Getting Around – Car Salary Exchange, Cycle Scheme, Vehicle BreakdownCover.
Get some Tech – Deals on various gadgets including Wearables, Tablets andLaptops.
Supporting you back to work – Return to work programme after maternityleaveAbout Ageas:
We’re one of the largest car and home insurers in the UK. Our people help Ageasto be a thriving, creative and innovative place to work, which is echoed in theservice we provide to over four million customers.
As an inclusive employer, we encourage anyone to apply. We’re a signatory ofthe Race at Work Charter and Women in Finance Charter,a Stonewall diversity champion and a Disability ConfidentEmployer (which means interviews are guaranteed for applicants with adisability who meet the minimum role criteria). For more information pleasesee Ageas Everyone.
Our aim is to have great people everywhere in our business and we’re alwayslooking for outstanding people to join us. Most roles across Ageas allow aproportion of your time to be spent working from home and we’re open todiscussing flexible working, including full-time, part-time or jobshare arrangements.
To find out more about Ageas, see About Us.
Want to be part of a Winning Team? Come and join Ageas.

Expected salary

Location

Eastleigh, Hampshire

Job date

Sun, 19 Jan 2025 23:01:12 GMT

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