Open GI West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
Data Scientist
Open GI West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
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It is our vision to connect the insurance community through market-leading technology. Our people are placed at the heart of this, and diversity, equity and inclusion are central to everything we do.
We know the key to achieving success is to enable a positive, inclusive, and collaborative working culture, and, as part of our commitment, we have signed up for a number of pledges and programmes designed to support and nurture our people.
No matter where you sit or which team you are a part of, we want you to know that you contribute in helping us to shape where the company will be in the future. We would love for each employee to be able to talk with pride about our company and, most importantly, consider Open GI to be an inclusive, fun and fulfilling place to work.
Position
We are seeking a talented and proactive Data Scientist to join our dynamic Data Team. In this role, you will work on the design, development, and deployment of advanced analytics and machine learning solutions that power our unified data platform and DaaS offerings. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to uncover insights, build predictive models, and contribute to scalable data products that drive business value for our clients.
Your key responsibilities
* Develop and deploy predictive models and machine learning algorithms to support core insurance business functions (e.g. underwriting, pricing, fraud detection, claims).
* Partner with data engineers and platform architects to design and enhance the unified data platform and DaaS infrastructure.
* Analyse large, complex datasets to extract actionable insights and support data-driven decision-making.
* Build reusable data science assets and pipelines to support productised analytics and reporting.
* Work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to understand data needs and identify opportunities for innovation.
* Contribute to the development of data governance, quality, and compliance frameworks.
* Stay abreast of industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in data science, AI, and insurance analytics.
Qualifications
Requirements:
1. Advanced degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field.
Experience
* Proven experience in a Data Scientist role, ideally within insurance, financial services, or a related domain.
* Strong proficiency in Python, SQL, and relevant data science libraries (e.g., scikit-learn, pandas, TensorFlow, PyTorch).
* Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and modern data ecosystems (e.g., data lakes, lakehouses).
* Experience with API development (e.g. FastAPI, Flask).
* Familiarity with Data-as-a-Service (DaaS) concepts and architectures.
* Strong understanding of data modeling, ETL/ELT processes, and data pipeline development.
* Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate complex findings in a clear, actionable manner.
Skills
* Excellent communicator
* Knowledge of Agile
* Strong presentation skills
Other Information
Mission and Values
Our values are central to our vision, as they represent how we collaborate to continually deliver for our customers:
* Accountability: We own our actions and shape our success on the results we deliver
* Innovation: We tackle challenges with fresh thinking and bold ideas
* Teamwork: We work together, recognising we cant do this without each other
* Trust: We build trust on integrity, transparency and mutual respect
We are looking for an individual who embraces our values in their actions, decisions, communications and processes to inspire positivity and, ultimately, exceptional performance.
Benefits package
* A competitive salary depending on skills and experience
* Company pension
* Bonus opportunity
* Life assurance and critical illness cover
* Cycle to work scheme
* Perkbox an exclusive platform offering a wide range of discounts and benefits
* Holiday entitlement of 25 days per annum, increasing to 26 days per annum after three years of service & a holiday purchase scheme
* A hybrid approach to work
* Opportunity for a more flexible approach to start, finish, and lunchtimes to allow you to better manage events outside of work
* Social clubs - whether youre into your cycling, crafts, or other hobbies, we have a number of groups at Open GI where individuals who enjoy the same pursuits can get together
* Wellbeing wills at work scheme, employee assistance programme and mental health first aiders
Please note, this is a hybrid role requiring in-office attendance at our Winchester or Worcester office twice a week, therefore we are looking initally for candidates who live within a 50 mile radius of one of these offices.
To apply for this role please fill out the application form and send us your CV.
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Seniority level
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