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Lead Data Scientist

London, GBFull-time2026-09-29 → 2026-11-14
Hybrid

Core

Lead end-to-end delivery of machine learning and AI solutions from discovery to production deployment, partnering with stakeholders to define use cases and drive scalable AI initiatives.

Role type

Senior individual contributor Lead Data Scientist

Builds

Production-grade AI/ML applications, predictive analytics, and agentic systems for global insurance operations

Domain

Insurance, Reinsurance, Financial Services

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

Python, XGBoost, PyTorch, TensorFlow, Hugging Face, Azure, Databricks, MLOps, Generative AI, LLM applications, agentic systems

Preferred skills

Insurance/financial services experience, mentoring/coaching, stakeholder storytelling

Technologies

Python, XGBoost, PyTorch, TensorFlow, Hugging Face, Azure, Databricks

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end delivery of ML/AI solutions from discovery to production; Partner with stakeholders to identify opportunities and prioritize work; Design, develop, and deploy scalable ML applications; Drive technical best practices in MLOps and software engineering; Collaborate with Data Engineering and Product teams; Contribute to evolving AI capabilities and standards; Support agile delivery teams; Stay current with AI and cloud technologies

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC