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Senior Data Scientist - Pricing

Harnham United Kingdom
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Join a leading UK insurance business to build and deploy machine learning models for risk assessment and premium optimization. Take end-to-end ownership of data science projects from problem definition to production implementation. Mentor junior team members while working with Python, SQL, and advanced predictive modelling techniques.

Key Highlights
Primarily remote working model with quarterly collaboration days
Salary up to £52,000 plus 6.5% bonus
Visa sponsorship available
Key Responsibilities
Build and deploy machine learning and statistical models to improve pricing decisions
Own projects end-to-end from business problem identification through to production handoff
Analyse large datasets using Python, SQL and modern data platforms
Develop solutions using XGBoost, LightGBM and predictive modelling techniques
Test new data sources and evaluate opportunities to improve pricing performance
Collaborate closely with business stakeholders to solve commercial challenges
Support and mentor graduate and junior Data Scientists
Technical Skills Required
Python SQL Machine Learning
Benefits & Perks
Up to £52,000 salary
6.5% bonus
Visa sponsorship

Job Description


Want to work on machine learning projects with clear commercial impact?

Enjoy turning messy business questions into data-driven solutions?

Looking for a role with progression, mentoring responsibility, and end-to-end ownership?


A leading UK insurance business is looking to grow its Pricing Data Science team. With over 1.4 million customers and a well-established analytics function, the business is investing heavily in modernising pricing through advanced machine learning and statistical modelling. The team combines traditional pricing expertise with Data Science methodologies to tackle complex commercial challenges. This is an opportunity to join a growing team where development, learning and internal progression are genuinely prioritised.


Role Summary

As a Senior Data Scientist, you'll join the Pricing team and work on high-impact modelling initiatives across risk assessment, technical pricing and premium optimisation. You'll take ownership of projects from problem definition through model development and implementation while helping mentor junior team members.


Key Responsibilities

  • Build and deploy machine learning and statistical models to improve pricing decisions
  • Own projects end-to-end from business problem identification through to production handoff
  • Analyse large datasets using Python, SQL and modern data platforms
  • Develop solutions using XGBoost, LightGBM and predictive modelling techniques
  • Test new data sources and evaluate opportunities to improve pricing performance
  • Collaborate closely with business stakeholders to solve commercial challenges
  • Support and mentor graduate and junior Data Scientists


Key Details

Salary Range: Up to £52,000 + 6.5% bonus

Working Model: Primarily remote. Quarterly collaboration days in Haywards Heath or Manchester

Tech Stack: Python, SQL, Databricks, PySpark, XGBoost, LightGBM, Statistical Modelling

Visa Sponsorship: Available


Interested? Please apply below.


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