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Arthur
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Bournemouth, Dorset
Data Scientist
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Job Type: Full-time |
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Salary: £30,000 per annum |
Overview
Data Scientist Bournemouth A leading provider of award-winning insurance solutions is looking for a Data Scientist to join their Pricing Team in Bournemouth. You will develop advanced pricing models using insurance data to increase volume, income and profit. You will be highly numerate, methodical and able to work with internal and external stakeholders. Main responsibilities of the Data Scientist include: Take part in research and innovate new data science techniques Develop predictive models for product placements on Price Comparison Websites. Deploy elegant scientific solutions to messy and complex business problems - within a framework of sound risk management. Required skills and experience: A good quantitative degree (Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science or Actuarial Science etc.) Experience of using mathematics and statistics to explore large datasets for analysis. Experience in SOME of the following predictive modelling techniques e.g. Logistic Regression, Log-Gamma GLMs, GBMs, Elastic Net GLMs, GAMs, Decision Trees, Random Forests, Support Vector Machines and Neural Nets. Experienced in the use of a programming language (e.g. R, MATLAB, Python or Octave). Knowledge of Optimisation: Convex programming and/or Combinatorial. Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy with us: Generous amount of holidays with the option to buy up to 10 additional days. Flexible benefits package (private medical insurance, health and dental plans, free life assurance policy, discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme as well as discounts with a wide range of retailers). Discretionary annual bonus based on personal and company performance. Annual Salary review. Life assurance of 4 x salary with the option to flex up. Support groups- wellbeing activities, yoga, mindfulness sessions, Sports and Social Club events and more. Return to work programme scheme. A competitive pension (company will pay twice the amount)