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Who we are
We are not your average insurance company; in fact, we strive to be different. You will not find strict dress codes, jargon-filled documents, or unrealistic targets here. What you will find is a welcoming culture, a clear vision and teams of passionate people doing their best for our customers.
LV= GI is a large, multi-award-winning general insurance company, with nearly 7 million customers and aspirations for future growth. Having recently become part of the Allianz family, we're proud to be one of the largest personal insurers in the UK.
Role Description
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Geospatial Data Scientist to join our fast Growing and hugely successful Data Science team, made up of over 50 talented and diverse Data Engineers, Scientists, Analysts and Hunters.
As a team we receive tens of millions of requests daily, which means we constantly have to be on top of our game. As such, we are constantly striving to work with the best talent and technologies in order to stay at the forefront to beat the best.
As a Senior Geospatial Data Scientist, you will lead the development of geospatial solutions to solve complex problems across business functions, leveraging your expertise in geospatial data analysis, machine learning and statistical modelling You will contribute to the development of insurance products & services.
Your focus:
So what are we looking for?
The role can be based across sites in London, Bristol or Bournemouth. As the Senior Geospatial Data Scientist, you'll be working closely with the entire team across these offices. The Bristol office is part of our partnership with the University of Bristol.
To find out more about our Data Science team and the Partnership with Bristol University please see the links below:
Data Science jobs - LV= GI careers
Our office with flex model means that you will have the opportunity to work from home as well as the office. As a hybrid worker you will be in the office between 2 and 16 days per month depending on individual and business need. This will be discussed at interview stage
Do you need some 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.
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.
What we can offer you
This role is a Senior Associate cluster in the LV= Structure.
Our Purpose and Values
We secure your future.
Be Brave | With Heart | Everyone Counts | Inspiring Trust
Our purpose and values are more than just words on a website - they are the why and how of LV= GI. They influence everything we do and guide us how to do it. Created by our people, for our people, they shape our culture, bring us together, and inspire us to be the best. Building an inclusive culture for us all to succeed.
Diversity & Inclusion
At LV=GI we value diversity and inclusion and back this up with our accreditations. We are EDGE certified for gender inclusion, members of the Women in Finance Charter, signatories of Business in the Community's Race at Work Charter, and an Armed Forces Covenant gold standard employer.
We recognise the strength of neurodiversity in the workplace, and the far-reaching benefits of embracing a spectrum of thinking styles and innovative capabilities. We proudly welcome applications from neurodivergent and disabled candidates and can offer tailored adjustments to remove barriers and set you up for success in your career.
At LV=GI, we encourage our people to advocate for what they need, we listen, and we act - this could include providing assistive technology, ergonomic specialist equipment, mentoring and coaching, or flexibility in the way you work, among a wide range of other adjustments.
We are not your average insurance company; in fact, we strive to be different. You will not find strict dress codes, jargon-filled documents, or unrealistic targets here. What you will find is a welcoming culture, a clear vision and teams of passionate people doing their best for our customers.
LV= GI is a large, multi-award-winning general insurance company, with nearly 7 million customers and aspirations for future growth. Having recently become part of the Allianz family, we're proud to be one of the largest personal insurers in the UK.
Role Description
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Geospatial Data Scientist to join our fast Growing and hugely successful Data Science team, made up of over 50 talented and diverse Data Engineers, Scientists, Analysts and Hunters.
As a team we receive tens of millions of requests daily, which means we constantly have to be on top of our game. As such, we are constantly striving to work with the best talent and technologies in order to stay at the forefront to beat the best.
As a Senior Geospatial Data Scientist, you will lead the development of geospatial solutions to solve complex problems across business functions, leveraging your expertise in geospatial data analysis, machine learning and statistical modelling You will contribute to the development of insurance products & services.
Your focus:
- Lead the design, development, and implementation of geospatial machine learning models to extract insight from large geospatial datasets.
- Collaborate with cross functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
- Conduct exploratory analysis and feature engineering to extract relevant information from geospatial datasets.
- Develop predictive machine learning models, evaluate model performance, iterate model improvements to enhance accuracy.
- Assist in the design and implementation of scalable data processing pipelines for geospatial data ingestion, processing & storage.
- Stay up to date with the latest advancements in geospatial analytics, machine learning & data science techniques, and incorporate them into existing workflows.
- Mentor & provide guidance to less experienced team members, developing a collaborative environment.
- Communicate findings and insight effectively to stakeholders through clear visualisations, reports and presentations.
So what are we looking for?
- Master's or PhD in Geospatial sciences, Geographical information systems (GIS), Remote Sensing, Computer Science or related field.
- Experience working in the financial services industry.
- Proven experience in geospatial data analysis, including geospatial data manipulation, spatial statistics and visualisation.
- Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, R, or Java, with experience in geospatial libraries such as GDAL, GeoPandas, or ArcPy.
- Proficiency in machine learning techniques and libraries for geospatial data analysis & modelling.
- Experience with cloud computing platforms such as Azure, AWS, Google Cloud, and distributed computing frameworks such as Apache Spark, for processing large geospatial datasets.
- Familiarity with geospatial databases and data visualisations such as tableau, QGIS & ArcGIS.
- Knowledge of satellite imagery analysis, LIDAR data processing and other remote sensing techniques.
- Experience deploying geospatial analytics solutions in production environments and integrating them into existing systems & workflows.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently & collaboratively,
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical problems to non-technical stakeholders.
The role can be based across sites in London, Bristol or Bournemouth. As the Senior Geospatial Data Scientist, you'll be working closely with the entire team across these offices. The Bristol office is part of our partnership with the University of Bristol.
To find out more about our Data Science team and the Partnership with Bristol University please see the links below:
Data Science jobs - LV= GI careers
Our office with flex model means that you will have the opportunity to work from home as well as the office. As a hybrid worker you will be in the office between 2 and 16 days per month depending on individual and business need. This will be discussed at interview stage
Do you need some 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.
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.
What we can offer you
This role is a Senior Associate cluster in the LV= Structure.
Our Purpose and Values
We secure your future.
Be Brave | With Heart | Everyone Counts | Inspiring Trust
Our purpose and values are more than just words on a website - they are the why and how of LV= GI. They influence everything we do and guide us how to do it. Created by our people, for our people, they shape our culture, bring us together, and inspire us to be the best. Building an inclusive culture for us all to succeed.
Diversity & Inclusion
At LV=GI we value diversity and inclusion and back this up with our accreditations. We are EDGE certified for gender inclusion, members of the Women in Finance Charter, signatories of Business in the Community's Race at Work Charter, and an Armed Forces Covenant gold standard employer.
We recognise the strength of neurodiversity in the workplace, and the far-reaching benefits of embracing a spectrum of thinking styles and innovative capabilities. We proudly welcome applications from neurodivergent and disabled candidates and can offer tailored adjustments to remove barriers and set you up for success in your career.
At LV=GI, we encourage our people to advocate for what they need, we listen, and we act - this could include providing assistive technology, ergonomic specialist equipment, mentoring and coaching, or flexibility in the way you work, among a wide range of other adjustments.
