Cognify Search
Principal Data Scientist
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Principal Data Scientist
đź“Ť London (Hybrid)
đź’° Up to ÂŁ145k + 20% bonus
We’re working with a fast-growing technology company transforming the insurance industry through data, machine learning and AI.
They are looking for a Principal Data Scientist to take technical ownership of AI and ML initiatives within their Claims function, helping drive the automation of a significant part of the claims journey.
This is a high-impact role combining traditional machine learning, statistical modelling and Generative AI, where you’ll work closely with Product, Engineering and Operations teams to build scalable AI systems that deliver measurable customer impact.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
The role:
- Lead ML initiatives across claims automation, fraud detection and risk-based decisioning
- Design, build and deploy production ML and GenAI solutions
- Shape the architecture, tooling and processes required to scale AI systems
- Partner with Engineering and Product teams to deliver robust, production-ready solutions
- Influence technical strategy and challenge approaches to ensure long-term scalability
What we’re looking for:
- Strong commercial experience delivering end-to-end ML solutions from experimentation through to production
- Strong statistical modelling and machine learning background
- Experience applying ML within risk, fraud, insurance, finance or other regulated environments
- Hands-on experience building and deploying Generative AI/LLM solutions in production (or strong practical exposure)
- Ability to think at a systems level across data, models and engineering
- Excellent communication skills, with confidence influencing senior stakeholders
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
If this role is interesting to you, please reach out for a further conversation: daniel@cognifysearch.com
Unfortunately, this role does not offer sponsorship!
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills
Location