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Data Scientist
Salary: £55,000 - £70,000 (Depending on skills and experience)
Locations: Norwich/ Perth (UK)
Are you someone who:
- Has an inquisitive mind?
- Loves solving problems or identifying potential opportunities?
- Enjoys finding patterns in data that describe real-world scenarios?
This role is perfect for someone looking to work with business stakeholders to use data and data science techniques to help make better decisions for our customers and business. The role would suit someone who has a strong grounding in analytical principles and data use, but also enjoys leading change and making a difference to the performance of our business.
About the Job
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our high-profile data science team, which is helping to shape the future of insurance through cutting-edge analytics. The insurance industry is evolving in an age of rapid technological development, and as an organisation, Aviva is investing in strengthening machine learning and analytics as a distinctive capability. The team is recognised as a centre of excellence in our Global Data Science Department – providing new data-driven insights that improve decision-making across the Aviva Group.
You’ll be working with internal and external stakeholders to understand business problems and then define, scope, and deliver solutions utilising the latest data science techniques in conjunction with the wealth of our data assets. You will have license to be creative in researching and designing solutions, leading your team to explore new and innovative ways of generating value from data and presenting findings back to your stakeholders to be actioned.
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Skills and Experience We’re Looking For
- Creative thinker/problem solver with strong analytical and numerical ability.
- Experience in leading others to solve complex business problems.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to present to non-technical audiences.
- Organised self-starter, with drive and commitment.
- Relevant experience of solving complex problems using data science, including either statistical modelling or using a programming language such as Python, SQL, R, or C++ or similar.
What You’ll Get for This Role
- Salary £55,000 - £70,000 for National based (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications)
- Bonus opportunity 10% of annual salary - Actual amount depends on your performance and Aviva’s
- Generous pension scheme - Aviva will contribute up to 14%, depending on what you put in
- 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, and you can choose to buy or sell up to 5 days
- Make your money go further - Up to 40% discount on Aviva products, and other retailer discounts
- Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares per year through our Matching Share Plan and share in the success of Aviva with our Save As You Earn scheme
- Brilliantly supportive policies including parental and carer’s leave
- Flexible benefits to suit you, including sustainability options such as cycle to work
- Make a difference, be part of our Aviva Communities and use your 3 paid volunteering days to help others
- We take your wellbeing seriously with lots of support and tools
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Aviva is for Everyone
We’re inclusive and welcome everyone – we want applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Excited but not sure you tick every box? Even if you don’t, we would still encourage you to apply. We also consider all forms of flexible working, including part-time and job shares.
We flex locations, hours, and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. Most of our people are smart working – spending around 50% of their time in our offices every week – combining the benefits of flexibility with time together with colleagues.
To find out more about working at Aviva, take a look here.
We interview every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job. Once you’ve applied, please send us an email stating that you have a disclosed disability, and we’ll interview you.
We’d love it if you could submit your application online. If you require an alternative method of applying, please give Harjot Kaur a call on 07353138456 or send an email to harjot.kaur@aviva.com.
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