Company purpose
Help protect people against the worst happening, and put it right if it does.

Team purpose
To extract insight from data and build predictive models with the goal of directly improving Covea's competitiveness and profitability.

What would you be responsible for in this role?
Develop and implement a Data Science strategy for Pricing
Deliver predictive models that gain a competitive advantage for Covea
Investigate opportunities to source internal and external datasets
Provide technical leadership and direction for a team of Data Scientists and Actuaries
Develop Data Science skills and mindset within the team
Create an innovative environment, identify value-add initiatives and drive through to implementation

Key facts about the role:
Location: UK wide
Reporting to: Head of Pricing
Department: Data Science (Pricing)
Business function: Pricing
Grade: 14

What would we like to see in you?

Skills/capabilities
Strong numerical and problem solving skills.
Ability to lead and manage others.
Good communication & interpersonal skills.

Behaviours
An understanding of how data science works in an agile delivery environment
Display attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to work collaboratively with senior stakeholders.
Demonstrate our company values and instill them in others in the Pricing Team.
Self motivated and an ability to work under pressure both in isolation and within a team.

Qualifications
At least a 2:1 bachelors degree with honours (or equivalent) in an appropriate data science or numerical subject, or, equivalent experience.

Experience and knowledge
Experience of technical leadership within a Data Science (or equivalent) team.
Hands on experience of developing predictive models
An understanding of statistical and mathematical techniques applicable to general insurance pricing, risk selection and analysis.

How would we like to see you act?
Integrity, due care, skill and diligence.
Make sure that everything you do fits in with the legal requirements, Cov??a Insurance policies, regulatory requirements and observes proper standards of market conduct.
Be aware of threats to our organisation and customers (e.g. financial crime, fraud and money laundering).
Taking the appropriate action to minimise the impact of risks to our business (e.g. by following processes and reporting any concerns to your manager).
Treating the personal data of our customers, employees and other individuals lawfully and in accordance with current Data Protection laws, and other related legislation.
If required, you will be open and cooperative with the FCA, PRA and other regulators.

Customer experience
Understand what role you play in the Customer Journey.
Make sure that your treatment of customers is in line with our principles of Treating Customers Fairly (TCF).
Provide a service to all of our customers (internal and external) that is memorable for the right reasons and builds our reputation as a great company to work for and do business with.

What would it be like to work here?
As one of our team, you will instantly see that our culture and values provide the foundation for everything we do.
Making sure that Cov??a Insurance is a great place to work is a 365-day activity for us. We want our people to feel motivated, supported and fulfilled at work and have a good work-life balance.

We live our values, not only making Cov??a Insurance a great place to work but also a great company for our customers to deal with.
Everyone has the opportunity to join our organisation and reach their full potential, regardless of their background, personal circumstances or the role that they began their Cov??a Insurance career in.

What else could you be part of at Cov??a Insurance
We truly believe that having fun at work brings out the best in people and are passionate about having a positive impact on our local communities.
Our Charity group, Green team, Wellbeing group and Employability team are opportunities for our employees to channel their passion to make the world a better place (whether it be encouraging people to car share, raising money for our charity partners through a bake off or helping young people feel more confident about their first interview).