Principal Data Scientist

London Salary up to £100,000 / National Salary up to £95,000.

Aviva are looking for a dynamic Principal Data Scientist to support our Global Corporate & Speciality (GCS) Team! The insurance industry is evolving in an age of rapid technological development, and as an organisation Aviva are investing in strengthening machine learning and analytics as a distinctive capability.

The team you will be joining is recognised as a centre of excellence in our Global Data Science Department and we have ambitious plans to grow GCS and provide expert support for our customers in an ever-changing world.

A bit about the job:

Working in partnership with the GCS leadership team you will be accountable for the design and delivery of successful AI solutions across GCS. You will ensure that robust solutions are available to support decision making across the business, provide thought leadership around advanced analytics and AI development and ensure that GCS has the capabilities needed to achieve its ambitions.   

Importantly, you will also play a critical role in Nova – our end-to-end business transformation programme, of which data and AI are key priorities. This role will play an active and crucial role in the design, delivery and adoption of the new data vision for GCS. Building and executing AI strategy in support of GCS priorities, gaining leadership team support and aligning to broader Aviva standards and principles.

Skills and experience we’re looking for:

• Experience in driving meaningful data-led transformation

• Ability to effectively lead a diverse team and connect with Senior stakeholders from across the organisation

• Ability to work collaboratively to evolve and deliver effective strategies

• Deep understanding of AI and ML including best practice, technology and architecture

• Understanding of approaches to risk management and data ethics principles

What you’ll get for this role:

Our purpose - with you today, for a better tomorrow – is a promise we make to our colleagues too.  And one of the ways we live up to that promise is by investing in you.  We have so much to offer when it comes to being an Aviva colleague.

• London Salary up to £100,000, National Salary up to £95,000 (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications)

• Bonus opportunity - 12% 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.

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We’d love it if you could submit your application online. If you require an alternative method of applying, please give Matthew Drew a call on 0121 234 7664 or send an email to matthew.drew@aviva.com.