Lead Data Scientist

Role Description

Allianz UK Personal has an exciting opportunity for a Lead Data Scientist in our Data Science team.

You will lead the shaping, development and delivery of advanced data science solutions that drive insight, optimisation and decision-making across the business. As a senior member of the data science team, you will provide technical leadership, influence strategy and ensure best practice in machine learning, analytics, governance and ethical AI.

Location: This is a hybrid role that can be based in our London, Bournemouth or Bristol offices.

Salary Information

Pay is based on experience, skills and location, and forms part of our total rewards package.

About You

• You will lead the design, development and deployment of end-to-end data science solutions that support company initiatives, strategy and decision-making.
• You will take ownership of complex analytical problems, translating ambiguous business requirements into robust, scalable data science approaches.
• You will apply advanced statistical, machine learning and optimisation techniques to extract insight and deliver measurable business value.
• You will provide technical leadership within the team, setting standards for analytical quality, model performance, documentation and governance.
• You will coach and mentor data scientists, supporting capability development and fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement.
• You will collaborate closely with stakeholders across the business to influence priorities, shape solutions and communicate insights clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
• You will oversee the validation, monitoring and maintenance of models in production, ensuring solutions remain effective, interpretable and ethically sound.
• You will nurture python package work, with a desire to develop ever-more professional software products that afford shorter lead-times for new ML capabilities and model retrains.

Essential Skills

• Strong expertise in data science, mathematics, statistics or a related quantitative discipline.
• Advanced experience programming in Python and using data science and machine learning libraries.
• In-depth knowledge of statistical and machine learning techniques including regression, classification, clustering, optimisation and ensemble methods.
• Experience delivering end-to-end data science solutions, from data acquisition and feature engineering through to model deployment and monitoring.
• Strong understanding of model governance in a commercial environment.
• Ability to lead technical discussions, influence stakeholders and explain complex analytical concepts clearly.
• Experience working collaboratively across multi-disciplinary teams.

Desirable Skills

• Experience with time series modelling or advanced optimisation techniques.
• Knowledge in generative AI and agentic AI solutions
• Familiarity with cloud-based analytics platforms, big data technologies or MLOps practices.
• Experience designing experiments, A/B testing and evaluating model impact.
• Background working in a regulated, financial services (ideally insurance) or large-scale enterprise environment.
• Experience contributing to data science standards, communities of practice or centre-of-excellence models.
• Responsible Artificial Intelligence usage.

What We Will Offer You

Recognised and rewarded for a job well done, we have a range of flexible benefits for you to choose from- so you can pick a package that’s perfect for you. We also offer flexible working options, global career opportunities across the wider Allianz Group, and fantastic career development and training. That’s on top of enjoying all the benefits you’d expect from the world’s number one insurance brand, including:

• Flexible buy/sell holiday options
• Hybrid working
• Annual performance related bonus
• Contributory pension scheme
• Development days
• A discount up to 50% on a range of insurance products including car, home and pet
• Retail discounts
• Volunteering days

Our Ways of Working

Do you need flexibility with the hours you work? Let us know as part of your application and if it’s right for our customers, our business and for you, then we’ll do everything we can to make it happen. Here at Allianz, we are signatories of the ABIs flexible working charter. We believe in supporting hybrid work patterns, which balance the needs of our customers, with your personal circumstances and our business requirements. Our aim with this is to help innovation, creativity, and you to thrive - Your work life balance is important to us.

Integrity, Fairness, Inclusion & Trust

At Allianz, we believe in fostering an inclusive workforce and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our commitment to equal opportunities, gender equity, and balanced gender representation, is demonstrated by our numerous accreditations: EDGE certified for gender inclusion, Women in Finance Charter members, Disability Confident employer, Stonewall Diversity Champion, Business in the Community’s Race at Work Charter signatories, and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard employer.

We embrace neurodiversity and welcome applications from neurodivergent and disabled candidates, offering tailored adjustments to ensure your success.

We encourage our employees to advocate for their needs, whether it’s assistive technology, ergonomic equipment, mentoring, coaching, or flexible work arrangements.

Accessible Application for All

As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we support candidates with disabilities or long-term health conditions through the Offer an Interview Scheme, for those meeting the essential skills for the role.

Contact our Resourcing team to opt into this scheme or for assistance with your application, including larger text, hard copies, or spoken applications.

Hr-recruitment@allianz.co.uk

For any inquiries or to submit your application, please contact: Matthew Mckevitt

If you are an at-risk candidate facing potential redeployment, please include this information in your CV.

Closing date 07/08/26

We reserve the right to close the advert early if we reach enough applications.

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99761 | Data & AI | Professional | Non-Executive | Allianz UK | Full-Time | Permanent

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