An exciting opportunity for a Data Scientist has arisen in our high-profile Data Science team, to help us with shaping the future of insurance at Aviva through cutting-edge analytics. You’re not just a Data Scientist. You’re a problem solver! If you flourish with complex, non-routine problems, this is the place you will feel right at home and if you have experience in data science or a recent graduate this opportunity could be ideal for you. The role is initially a six-month contract with potential to extend or convert to permanent.

A bit about the job:

Aviva are investing in data science, machine learning and advanced analytics as a distinctive capability. The UK team is recognised as a centre of excellence in our Global Data Science Practice.

Join us, and you’ll have the chance to define a significant & measurable impact on Aviva.

As the Data Scientist, you will 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.

Skills and experience we’re looking for:

• Highly numerate and educated to degree or postgraduate (MSc) in a meaningful field - Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science

• Ideally you will bring 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, SQL, SAS or Spark

• You’ll also need the capability to deliver projects, collaborate with operational teams and be able to explain technical concepts to non-specialists

What you’ll get for this role:

• Starting salary between 25,000 and £46,000 (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications)

• Generous pension (starting level Aviva contributes 8% when you contribute 2%)

• Eligibility for annual performance bonus

• Family friendly parental and carer’s leave

• 29 days holiday per year plus bank holidays and the option to buy/sell up to 5 additional days

• Up to 40% discount for Aviva products

• Brilliant flexible benefits including electric cars

• Aviva Matching Share Plan and Save As You Earn scheme

• 21 volunteering hours per year