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At Admiral, machine learning and artificial intelligence play a central role in delivering our market-leading products. We are currently looking for talented, numerically minded, and enthusiastic individuals to join our Pricing team in the Household Insurance division, based in our global headquarters in Cardiff. Here we will apply cutting-edge methods to the area of insurance risk pricing.
Through a combination of structured and on-the-job training, you will develop a strong knowledge of a broad array of cutting-edge techniques in Data Science. After a fully supported initial training period, you will have a chance to use the latest techniques in Data Science to solve real-life problems.
Main Responsibilities
- Developing, evaluating, and implementing advanced statistical and machine learning models
- Analysing and implementing our core pricing models
- Creating meaningful datasets for modelling and evaluation, from a vast quantity of data, in multiple formats
- Remaining up to date with trends and developments in technology and methods in Data Science
- Proactively researching new skills and methods for development
- Thinking reasonably and critically, to question anomalies, and to draw conclusions based on evidence
About You
We are looking for motivated individuals who are keen to learn new skills and expand their knowledge. An inquisitive mind and a strong desire to make an impact using innovative analytic methods are essential. You must have a keen interest in machine learning or statistics and be ready to grow your skills as the field progresses. You should be comfortable in a culture where decision-making is evidence-based and reliant on rigorous analysis.
Whilst we will support you every step of the way, you should be self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously. You will also need to work well in a team, be happy to share best practices, and be capable of delivering to agreed timelines in a fast-paced and changing environment.
Qualifications
- Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a STEM field
Essential Skills
- An interest in using data to understand the world around you, and the ability to communicate that understanding with a non-technical audience
- Demonstratable skill in high attention to detail
- Exposure to using data science tools such as R, Matlab, Python, SQL, etc. (perhaps during education or from independent study)
- Exceptional numerical ability and with a desire to solve problems using innovative and creative techniques
- Ability to work in a team but also manage personal workload
Additional Information
Please note, this is a permanent role in the Household Pricing team as opposed to a rotational graduate programme. If you would like to be considered for this opportunity, please click "apply now" to complete an online application form.
We are looking to commence interviews as soon as possible for this role and are looking for the successful candidate to ideally start in September or October 2021.
If your application is successful, you will first be invited to complete an online maths (mental arithmetic) test as part of the process. So, we recommend practicing mental arithmetic in advance of completing the test, should you make an application.
Lastly, while this role is based in our head office in Cardiff, due to the impact of COVID-19, likely, you will initially be required to work from home, with your initial training taking place using online collaboration tools. However, going forward, we anticipate that this role will allow you to work partially remotely on a more permanent basis.
Benefits and Work-Life Balance
At Admiral, we are proud to be a diverse business where we put our people and customers first. We have great benefits to ensure employees have a great work-life balance; it's one of the reasons we're voted as one of the Sunday Times Best Big Companies to Work for in the UK. We want you to have an element of freedom to define a working lifestyle that supports this, so accommodate flexible hours wherever possible.
