Harnham
Data Scientist - Pricing Innovation & ML
Requirements
Proficiency in Python, SQL, and modern data platforms like Databricks and PySpark is required. Experience with gradient boosting frameworks such as XGBoost and LightGBM is essential for predictive modelling.
Job Description
Want to work on machine learning projects with clear commercial impact?
Enjoy turning messy business questions into data-driven solutions?
Looking for a role with progression, mentoring responsibility, and end-to-end ownership?
A leading UK insurance business is looking to grow its Pricing Data Science team. With over 1.4 million customers and a well-established analytics function, the business is investing heavily in modernising pricing through advanced machine learning and statistical modelling. The team combines traditional pricing expertise with Data Science methodologies to tackle complex commercial challenges. This is an opportunity to join a growing team where development, learning and internal progression are genuinely prioritised.
Role Summary
As a Senior Data Scientist, you'll join the Pricing team and work on high-impact modelling initiatives across risk assessment, technical pricing and premium optimisation. You'll take ownership of projects from problem definition through model development and implementation while helping mentor junior team members.
Key Responsibilities
- Build and deploy machine learning and statistical models to improve pricing decisions
- Own projects end-to-end from business problem identification through to production handoff
- Analyse large datasets using Python, SQL and modern data platforms
- Develop solutions using XGBoost, LightGBM and predictive modelling techniques
- Test new data sources and evaluate opportunities to improve pricing performance
- Collaborate closely with business stakeholders to solve commercial challenges
- Support and mentor graduate and junior Data Scientists
Key Details
Salary Range: Up to £52,000 + 6.5% bonus
Working Model: Primarily remote. Quarterly collaboration days in Haywards Heath or Manchester
Tech Stack: Python, SQL, Databricks, PySpark, XGBoost, LightGBM, Statistical Modelling
Visa Sponsorship: Available
Interested? Please apply below.
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About Harnham
Harnham provides specialist Data and AI recruitment and staffing services, along with bespoke training solutions, across multiple industry verticals, operating in the UK, the USA and EU - contact us today to discuss your requirements: info@harnham.com Our recruitment and talent teams cover all aspects of the data and AI pipeline, from collection to consumption, across multiple data roles and functions. Whether you need full-time staff, contract talent, specialized training, Data-qualified graduates, or C-suite executives, Harnham Group is equipped to fulfill all your data talent requirements. Our five core services: * ATD - Rockborne – our graduate development arm – deploys expertly trained data consultants, who have gone through an intensive 12-week data training programme. After two years in the scheme, your consultant could become a * Contract / C2C / Freelance: Whether you're addressing a talent shortage, augmenting a project team, or encountering resource gaps, our specialist consultants offer bespoke interim talent solutions to address your unique challenges and drive success. * Full-Time / Direct Hiring: From early career professionals to senior management, our comprehensive services enable you to unearth outstanding data talent across various specializations, ensuring your organization thrives in the data-driven era. * Executive Search: With our dedicated executive search team and an extensive network encompassing the director to C-suite level, we assist both global corporations and ambitious startups in securing top-tier leadership talent to accomplish their goals. * GenAI, Prompt, LLM Training: Elevate your team's data expertise with our all-encompassing training programs covering essential tools and technologies such as Python, SQL, Machine Learning, LLM’s and AI. Highly bespoke, customised to your team learning requirements and budgets.