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Hastings Direct

Data Scientist – Fraud

Hastings Direct

Data Scientist developing ML models to predict claims outcomes and fraud at Hastings Direct. Collaborating with ML Engineers and stakeholders to drive innovative pricing strategies.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeLeicester • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and deploying machine learning models, with a strong focus on linking model performance to commercial KPIs. Proficient in Python and SQL, with a keen interest in emerging ML techniques and best practices.

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Python ProficiencyMachine Learning Model DevelopmentSQL ExperienceCommercial KPI LinkingML Model Deployment

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Hard Skills
Machine LearningModel MonitoringData AnalysisStatistical ModelingPredictive Analytics
Soft Skills
CommunicationCollaborationCommercial Thinking
Tools & Technologies
ML LibrariesCloud Environments
Industry Keywords
Claims OutcomesFraud DetectionRisk KPIsBest Practices

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
CloudPythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Develop best in-class ML models to predict claims outcomes, fraud and other risk KPIs
  • Work with ML Engineers to deploy ML models
  • Monitor deployed ML models and link performance to commercial value KPIs
  • Present your work to Operational and Commercial stakeholders
  • Explore new technologies and contribute to setting team’s best practices.

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Proficiency in Python and experience with ML libraries for building and deploying machine learning solutions in cloud environments
  • Ability to think commercially and link ML model performance to commercial KPIs
  • Experience using structured query languages (SQL)
  • Keen interest in emerging new ML techniques and their commercial value
  • Ability to communicate across teams of Data Scientists, Data Engineers, ML Engineers, Operational and Commercial stakeholders.

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Flexible working – we champion a flexible hybrid working approach – please speak to your recruiter to discuss in more detail
  • Competitive bonus scheme - all colleagues are eligible for our annual 4Cs performance bonus
  • Financial wellbeing – as well as providing you with 4x your salary with our life assurance cover, income protection at no extra cost, and matched pension contributions up to 10%, we are proud to provide you with an award-winning package which includes – discounts, cashback, free independent mortgage advice and free access to financial wellbeing support
  • Mental wellbeing programme – we have the thrive mental health app, our colleague assistance programme available 24/7, our own in-house mental health first aiders, support groups and a dedicated team to make sure we are covering your needs
  • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell one of your weeks, access to our health care cash back plans, dental plans, discounted health assessments, Cycle to work and tech schemes, discounted and free onsite facilities, social events throughout the year and much more ….