Aviva are currently recruiting for a Data Scientist to join their Actuarial team!

You’re not just a Data Scientist. You’re a problem solver!

At Aviva, we utilise a wide variety of state-of-the-art data science and data to solve real-life problems and drive decision-making. In fact, our Data Scientists make a significant difference to the business and help us change outcomes every single day. That makes this a substantial role in a team where there’s outstanding scope to push boundaries.

The insurance industry is evolving in an age of rapid technological advancement and as an organisation Aviva are continuing to invest in data science, machine learning and advanced analytics as a distinctive capability. Our UK team is recognised as a centre of excellence in our Global Data Science Practice.

This is a significant role in Quantum, the home for Data Scientists in Aviva, that supports the execution of our General Insurance Strategy.

Join us, and you’ll have the chance to define a significant & measurable impact on Aviva. You’ll work with one of the richest insurance datasets in the world, applying sophisticated techniques and technology to all stages of the data science process. You’ll help to formulate problems, extract and prepare data, apply modelling and then deploy the solution. Your insight will have the power to craft our technical strategies across all areas of our General Insurance business.

We embrace new technology and exploring new ways of working. With our constant advancement, Aviva is at the forefront of a fast-evolving field. This exciting role is in the heart of a high-performing Data Science team that’s redefining Aviva in the Digital age. We are building a long-lasting legacy and optimising every customer’s experience.

About you

You will be a Highly numerate and educated to degree or postgraduate (MSc) in a meaningful field, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science. You will bring solid experience with track record of solving complex non-routine problems; along with expertise in some, if not all, of the following areas: Statistics, Machine Learning, Deep Learning & AI. You will have experience at each process within data science, problem definition, data acquisition & wrangling, modelling, feature engineering and deployment.

What’s equally relevant is programming knowledge and a gift for coding using: R, Python or Spark. Your knowledge comes with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-specialists. You’ll also need the capability to deliver projects, collaborate with operational teams and functions and develop your knowledge within Quantum. With these talents you’ll be equipped to provide insights and deployments at scale. If you flourish with complex, non-routine problems, this is the place you will feel right at home.

What will you get for this role?

• Salary circa £26,000 depending on skills, experience and qualifications

• Generous defined contribution pension scheme

• Annual performance related bonus and pay review

• Holiday allowance of 29 days plus bank holidays and the option to buy/sell up to 5 additional days

• Up to 40% discount for some Aviva products through “My Aviva Extras” plus discounts for "Friends & Family". (Some exclusions apply)

• Excellent range of flexible benefits to include a matching share save scheme

Working at Aviva

At Aviva, we’re people with a purpose. To be with you today, for a better tomorrow.

We bring this to life by ensuring managing risk is at the heart of the way we all work. We love people who do the right thing for our customers, and our colleagues. We want people who speak up, who take ownership, and who make good decisions.

The way we do this is important too, we’re all about our people – that’s you – so we can be pretty flexible. If you want to work from home some of the time or change your hours so you can pick up your kids or care for someone in your family, we’re very open to that. In fact, we don’t advertise roles as either part or full time, because we know each person has different needs, just as each business area has different needs. So, it’s up to you to discuss working hours during your interview.

We care deeply about being inclusive and that means we encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We want our employees to bring their whole self to work and that starts with you.

We interview every disabled applicant* that meets the minimum criteria for the job. Once you’ve applied, please send us a separate email stating that you have a disclosed disability, and we’ll make sure we interview you.

We’d love it if you could submit your application online. If you require an alternative method of applying, please give Guv Johal a call on 0750 008 7919 or send an email to Guv.Johal@Aviva.com.

*As defined in The Equality Act 2010*. By ‘minimum criteria’ we mean you should provide us with evidence which demonstrates that you generally meet the level of competence required and have the qualifications, skills or experience defined as essential to perform the role.