Lead Data Scientist

Hiscox

London, United Kingdom
Hands-on ml model architecture and design
Experience with llms and generative ai
First-time people management of data scientists
This role involves building and leading a new Data Science chapter while remaining hands-on to architect complex AI solutions

Job Summary

  • This role involves building and leading a new Data Science chapter while remaining hands-on to architect complex AI solutions.
  • The successful candidate will manage 1-4 direct reports and partner resources, focusing on talent development and high-performance culture.
  • You must operate within strict Group AI Governance Frameworks while delivering innovative machine learning models for the reinsurance value chain.

Matching Summary

This role involves building and leading a new Data Science chapter while remaining hands-on to architect complex AI solutions.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Hands-on ML model architecture and design
  • Experience with LLMs and Generative AI
  • First-time people management of data scientists
  • MLOps platform establishment and maintenance
  • AI governance framework compliance in regulated environment

Nice-to-have

  • Strong stakeholder management with underwriters
  • Ability to drive innovation through R&D
  • Experience mentoring junior team members
  • Background in reinsurance domain knowledge
  • Proven track record of business value delivery

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in quantitative field
  • Extensive hands-on experience with Python and SQL
  • Demonstrated mastery of classical and deep learning techniques
  • Prior experience as Senior Data Scientist or ML Engineer
  • Evidence of successful business outcomes driven by data science

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