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Data Scientist

Employer
First Central
Location
Haywards Heath, West Sussex
Salary
Up to £45,000 - Depending on Experience
Closing date
7 Sep 2022

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Job Details

We need an experienced Data Scientist to join our Counter Fraud Services team in Haywards Heath, West Sussex.

This is a flexible hybrid working role with occasional visits to the office when required.

The Data Scientist will work with large amounts of data from a range of sources and in a variety of structured and unstructured formats. They will apply critical thinking to analyse and interpret data, building predictive models and machine learning algorithms to solve business challenges.

Job responsibilities:

  • Identify opportunities across CFS where data science can add value in defining and modelling business problems and solutions.
  • Own the full lifecycle of modelling projects from model design and data curation to deployment and monitoring in production
  • Develop data services that include deep learning, predictive analytics and machine learning and upskill senior analysts so that we have data science capabilities across the Fraud Analytics team.
  • Comply with the requirements, and act in accordance with, the Group Code of Conduct and Fitness and Propriety policies at all times.
  • Ensure compliance with Company Policies, Values and guidelines and other relevant standards/ regulations at all times.
  • Any other reasonable duties.

Experience and Qualifications:

  • Previous experience as a Data Scientist or in a similar role (Essential)
  • Excellent SQL/SAS and Python/R skills with good understanding of best practices in software engineering and data engineering
  • Extensive knowledge of Databricks
  • In-depth knowledge of statistical and machine learning models: logistic regression, survival analysis, gradient boosted trees & neural networks
  • Solid knowledge of statistics: hypothesis testing, confidence intervals, bootstrap
  • Experience of managing a modelling project through its full lifecycle
  • Experience of Fraud Detection techniques from Application to Claim Fraud

Behaviours:

  • Result oriented and motivated by the impact on our customers
  • Self-motivated and thrive in a fast-paced environment
  • Great attention to detail while keeping an eye on the big picture
  • Great communicator able to articulate complex problems
  • Able build mutual respect and trust with diverse teams and stakeholders
  • Keen to grow your knowledge in both business and technology

 

What can we do for you?


We believe we can offer you a great working environment as we’re so passionate about our people. Here are just some of the benefits and perks that we offer…

  • Fantastic training and development opportunities
  • Employee benefit packages to suit your lifestyle
  • Flexible working
  • YOUday – we give you an extra day off to celebrate a special day
  • The opportunity to take a paid day off each year to do charity work
  • A health cash plan
  • Help with travel expenses
  • The opportunity to buy additional holiday
  • Company pension scheme
  • Group life assurance
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
  • Professional subscription fees paid

 

Employee wellbeing is high on the agenda here too. We provide a weekly free fruit delivery, discounted membership at a local health club and access to an Employee Assistance Programme, which promotes physical and emotional wellbeing at work and at home. In addition, we provide wellbeing events throughout the year to support physical and mental health.

 

Company

We’re First Central, an award-winning innovative insurance and technology organisation, delivering market-leading motor insurance, underwriting, distribution, finance, technology and legal services.

Our motor insurance broker, 1ST CENTRAL, is firmly established as a top 10 supplier on UK price comparison websites and has successfully built a customer base of over half a million. It strives to make buying car insurance a more accessible and effortless experience.

We recognise that our success is entirely down to our talented people, who we know are our biggest asset, and we’re always on the lookout for talented people to join our team. In return, we can offer you a great place to work and lots of fantastic benefits.

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Company info
Location
Gemini House, Mill Green Business Estate
Mill Green Road
Haywards Heath
West Sussex
RH16 1XQ
GB

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