Overview
RAC is on a bold journey of data transformation, and we’re looking for a commercially minded Senior Data Scientist to help lead the way. Sitting within our Technical Pricing Team in the insurance division, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping pricing strategy, unlocking performance through data, and driving innovation across our insurance business. This is a high-impact role offering visibility across RAC insurance’s pricing, commercial, and product functions. You’ll be at the heart of our pricing evolution, helping us deliver best-in-class practices and exceed performance targets. Reporting into the Head of Technical Pricing, you’ll also mentor junior analysts and collaborate with external insurer partners.
What You’ll Do
* Lead technical pricing development using RAC’s unique data assets
* Drive innovation in a fast-paced, competitive insurance market
* Partner across Pricing, Commercial, Product & Finance teams
* Influence strategy and performance across RAC’s insurance portfolio
* Use advanced tools like SQL, Python, Radar/Emblem, and Databricks
* Hybrid working - Bristol office twice a week
* Identify and evaluate new data sources and build deployable insights to improve internal models and share with insurer partners
* Develop and deploy machine learning algorithms to solve business problems
* Collaborate with data management teams to improve data systems and reliability
* Deliver ad hoc analysis and insight to support the wider Pricing team
* Take ownership of key initiatives and support delivery of the RAC budget
* Ensure compliance with GDPR and internal governance
What You’ll Bring
* Strong technical data science and analytical expertise, ideally within insurance
* Proficiency in SQL, Python, and predictive modelling techniques (GLM, GAM, GBM etc.)
* Understanding of machine learning and its commercial application
* Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
* A numerical degree (2:1 or above) and A-level Maths (Grade A or above)
* A proactive mindset with a passion for raising the bar
Benefits
* Earnings That Motivate - competitive salary plus automatic enrolment in our Colleague Share Scheme
* Tools to Drive Your Future - RAC Ultimate Complete Breakdown Service from day one, plus access to a car salary sacrifice scheme (including electric vehicle options) after 12 months
* Time Off That Matters - 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays; flexible schedules and paid family leave
* Financial Security & Perks - pension scheme with up to 6.5% matched contributions and life assurance up to 4x salary
* Wellbeing - 24/7 confidential support service for you and household members
* Extras - access Orange Savings discount portal; after probation you’ll join the Colleague Share Scheme
Organisation
At the RAC, we never stand still. With a legacy of over 125 years, we’re on a mission to be the UK’s number one motoring services provider. We’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome every background.
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