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QBE Insurance
Data Scientist
London Hybrid 0-2 yrs exp Insurance 14,448 employees
AdaptabilityAdministration ManagementAnalytical ThinkingBusiness Process ModelingCollaboration Tools
Requirements
Requires hands-on experience with Databricks and strong SQL skills, along with a background in statistical modelling. A structured analytical mindset and the ability to work across diverse stakeholder teams are essential.
Job Description
Primary DetailsTime Type: Full timeWorker Type: Employee
The Opportunity
Do you enjoy solving complex problems through data and analytics?
Join QBE Portfolio Solutions (QPS) within our Scout: Research & Insights team, where you'll work at the heart of a growing analytics function supporting underwriting and portfolio decision-making. Working alongside teams across pricing, cat modelling, Data & AI and the wider business, you'll use data to uncover insights, support predictive analytics initiatives and help shape the future of decision-making across QPS.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong analytical foundations who is eager to develop their career in a highly collaborative and innovative environment.
Having the right to work in the UK is a requirement for this role. QBE may consider sponsorship at its discretion.
Your New Role
We offer a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life, whatever your circumstances. As a QBE employee you will have access to and benefit from:
Skills:
Adaptability, Administration Management, Analytical Thinking, Business Process Modeling, Collaboration Tools, Communication, Critical Thinking, Customer Value Management, Insurance Underwriting, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Policy Documentation, Presenting with Impact, Risk Management, Stakeholder ManagementApplication Close Date: 18/08/2026 11:59 PM
How to Apply:
To submit your application, click "Apply" and follow the step by step process.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.
The Opportunity
Do you enjoy solving complex problems through data and analytics?
Join QBE Portfolio Solutions (QPS) within our Scout: Research & Insights team, where you'll work at the heart of a growing analytics function supporting underwriting and portfolio decision-making. Working alongside teams across pricing, cat modelling, Data & AI and the wider business, you'll use data to uncover insights, support predictive analytics initiatives and help shape the future of decision-making across QPS.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong analytical foundations who is eager to develop their career in a highly collaborative and innovative environment.
Having the right to work in the UK is a requirement for this role. QBE may consider sponsorship at its discretion.
Your New Role
- Analyse large and complex datasets to identify trends, risks and opportunities.
- Support the development of statistical models and predictive analytics solutions.
- Work closely with underwriting teams to provide data-driven insights that support portfolio and underwriting decisions.
- Use Databricks and SQL to interrogate, manipulate and analyse data.
- Partner with teams across pricing, cat modelling, Data & AI and the wider QPS function.
- Contribute to portfolio analysis, research and insight projects.
- Support the development of analytical workflows and tools.
- Translate data into meaningful insights and recommendations for stakeholders.
- Participate in innovation and technology-led initiatives across the analytics function.
- Continuously develop knowledge of data, analytics and insurance markets.
- Experience using statistical modelling, either commercially or through academic projects.
- Hands-on experience using Databricks and strong SQL skills.
- Coding experience and a genuine interest in analytics and data-driven decision making.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to approach challenges with a structured analytical mindset.
- Able to learn quickly and work effectively across a variety of teams and stakeholders.
- Insurance, actuarial, portfolio analytics or data science experience would be advantageous but is not essential.
We offer a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life, whatever your circumstances. As a QBE employee you will have access to and benefit from:
- 30 days holiday a year with the option to buy up to 2 additional days.
- Flexible working - balancing work and life is important so our flexible working opportunities are open to all, this can include part-time, job share and compressed hours.
- Pension – you are automatically enrolled into the QBE pension plan, which entitles you to receive employer contributions of 10% of your basic salary.
- Benefits
- 30 days holiday a year with the option to buy up to 2 additional days.
- Flexible working - balancing work and life is important so our flexible working opportunities are open to all, this can include part-time, job share and compressed hours.
- Pension – you are automatically enrolled into the QBE pension plan, which entitles you to receive employer contributions of 10% of your basic salary.
- Private medical insurance – we fund fully comprehensive private medical cover for you and all the family.
- Family friendly policies – we offer 26 weeks leave at full pay regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation or how you become a parent.
- Short term remote work abroad - you can request up to 20 days per year to work remotely from certain locations abroad.
- Cycle-to-Work – benefit from regular exercise whilst making your commute greener and cheaper, select and bike and/or accessories up to the value of £5,000.
Skills:
Adaptability, Administration Management, Analytical Thinking, Business Process Modeling, Collaboration Tools, Communication, Critical Thinking, Customer Value Management, Insurance Underwriting, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Policy Documentation, Presenting with Impact, Risk Management, Stakeholder ManagementApplication Close Date: 18/08/2026 11:59 PM
How to Apply:
To submit your application, click "Apply" and follow the step by step process.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.
Skills
AdaptabilityAdministration ManagementAnalytical ThinkingBusiness Process ModelingCollaboration ToolsCommunicationCritical ThinkingCustomer Value ManagementInsurance UnderwritingIntentional CollaborationManaging PerformancePolicy DocumentationPresenting With ImpactRisk ManagementStakeholder ManagementSQL
About QBE Insurance
At QBE we’re driven by our purpose of enabling a more resilient future. QBE is an international insurer and reinsurer headquartered in Sydney, Australia, with local presence in 26 countries. We don't just see ourselves as an insurer, but a partner to our customers in helping to navigate uncertainty. We provide tailored solutions across commercial, personal, and specialty products, as well as risk management solutions to help individuals and businesses manage risks, build strength and embrace change. Whether it’s through our people, our deep expertise or our commitment to building strong relationships, we get to the heart of it. See our Terms of Use: qbe.co/2y7Ck4p See our Privacy Policy: qbe.co/3oa7gZB