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Hastings Direct

Senior Data Scientist – Telematics

Hastings Direct

Senior Data Scientist developing telematics features and predictive models for Hastings Direct, a UK digital insurance provider. Improving underwriting, claims, fraud detection, and risk selection through cloud-based machine learning.

Posted 8/18/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and deploying machine learning models using Python and SQL, with a strong focus on telematics data to enhance risk assessment and underwriting processes. Capable of collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams and presenting insights to stakeholders.

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Python ProficiencyMachine Learning LibrariesSQL ExperienceCollaboration Across TeamsProblem-Solving Ability

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Hard Skills
Machine Learning Model DevelopmentTelematics Data AnalysisModel MonitoringFeature EngineeringCloud Deployment
Soft Skills
Communication SkillsCuriosityIndependent WorkCollaborative Work
Industry Keywords
Claims OutcomesFraud DetectionRisk KPIsUnderwriting AdvantageData Value Team

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
CloudPythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Develop best-in-class machine learning models to predict claims outcomes, fraud, and other risk KPIs
  • Develop novel features from raw telematics data
  • Collaborate with ML Engineers to deploy machine learning models
  • Monitor deployed models and link performance to commercial and customer outcomes
  • Present work to Operational and Commercial stakeholders
  • Explore new technologies and contribute to team best practices
  • Turn telematics data into underwriting advantage and improve risk selection at quote and in-life stages
  • Work within the Telematics Data Value team of data scientists, analysts, and engineers

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Proficiency in Python
  • Experience with machine learning libraries for building and deploying machine learning solutions in cloud environments
  • Experience using SQL
  • Ability to communicate and collaborate across teams of Data Scientists, Data Engineers, ML Engineers, Operational stakeholders, and Commercial stakeholders
  • Technical competence complemented by broader business understanding
  • Problem-solving ability for complex real-world challenges
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively
  • Curiosity and willingness to challenge received wisdom and explore emerging techniques
  • Thorough referencing process includes credit and criminal record checks

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • £5k car allowance
  • Flexible hybrid working approach
  • Competitive bonus scheme; all colleagues are eligible for the annual 4Cs performance bonus
  • Private medical insurance
  • 4x salary life assurance cover
  • Income protection at no extra cost
  • Matched pension contributions up to 10%
  • Discounts and cashback
  • Free independent mortgage advice
  • Free access to financial wellbeing support
  • Thrive mental health app
  • Colleague assistance programme available 24/7
  • In-house mental health first aiders
  • Support groups and dedicated mental wellbeing team
  • 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Option to buy or sell one week of annual leave
  • Healthcare cashback plans
  • Dental plans
  • Discounted health assessments
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Tech schemes
  • Discounted and free onsite facilities
  • Social events throughout the year
  • Support, training and development
  • Recognition and rewards
  • Reasonable adjustments and recruitment support