P&U Job DescriptionAbout UsAt Direct Line Group, insurance is just the start. Combining decades of industry experience with talented people in every field, we're a customer-obsessed market powerhouse. And we all work together to be brilliant for customers, every single day.Pricing and Underwriting is a complicated world, where historical data, geospatial information, and mathematical models meet talented analysts. Pricing our products is a fine line between balancing our business goals and customer needs. That's why our Pricers and Underwriters are the best of the best. They reduce risk and predict future events ensuring our business can continue to grow whilst each and every one of our consumers gets the best price.Join us as a Senior Data Scientist in our Motor Retail Pricing team.What you'll be doingIn this role, you'll use statistical and machine learning techniques to analyse and model insurance data. Working closely with actuaries, underwriters, and data scientists to develop pricing models that accurately reflect risk and customer behaviours. Additionally, you'll seek out new opportunities to apply data science techniques to insurance and support those around you to grow and develop, sharing your expertise and best practices with the wider business.Working in an agile way means you'll take charge early on, soak up new experiences and most importantly you'll positively influence and shape what we do - making an impact on our customers' lives. We'll utilise your skills where they are most needed whilst also giving you the opportunity to build and grow the breadth of your expertise.Due to the requirements for this role, previous experience within insurance/pricing is essential.What you'll needPrevious data science / pricing experience within insuranceMaster's/PhD/professional certificates or experience in a quantitative fieldStrong experience with statistical and machine learning techniquesExperience with insurance pricing or actuarial modellingPython expertise (candidates with experience in other programming languages will also be considered)Experience with Domino (or other cloud platforms) is an advantageWays of workingOur hybrid model way of working offers a 'best of both worlds' approach combining the best parts of home and office-working, offering flexibility for everyone. When you'll be in the office depends on your role, but most colleagues are in 2 days a week, and we'll consider the flexible working options that work best for you.What we'll give youWe wouldn't be where we are today without our people and the wide variety of perspectives and life experiences they bring. That's why we offer excellent benefits to suit your lifestyle and a flexible working model combining the best parts of home and office-working, varying with the nature of your role. Our core benefits include:9% employer contributed pension50% off home, motor and pet insurance plus free travel insurance and Green Flag breakdown coverAdditional optional Health and Dental insuranceUp to 10% bonusEV car scheme allows all colleagues to lease a brand new electric or plug-in hybrid car in a tax efficient way25 days annual leave, increasing each year up to a maximum of 28Buy as you earn share schemeEmployee discounts and cashbackPlus many more!Being YourselfDifference makes us who we are. We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their whole selves to work - that's why we champion diverse voices, build workplaces that work for people, and invest in the things that matter. From senior leadership to inclusivity networks, adaptive working to inclusion training, we've made it our mission to give you everything you need to be authentically you. Discover more at directlinegroupcareers.comTogether we're one of a kind.
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