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# Lead Data Scientist

- **Company:** Allianz
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** A/B Testing, Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Cloud Computing, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Feature Engineering, Generative AI, Machine Learning Operations
- **Published:** July 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=6e8d02a9c8fcb1c2

## About the Role

* Strong expertise in data science, mathematics, statistics or a related quantitative discipline.
 * Advanced experience programming in Python and using data science and machine learning libraries.
 * In-depth knowledge of statistical and machine learning techniques including regression, classification, clustering, optimisation and ensemble methods.
 * Experience delivering end-to-end data science solutions, from data acquisition and feature engineering through to model deployment and monitoring.
 * Strong understanding of model governance in a commercial environment.
 * Ability to lead technical discussions, influence stakeholders and explain complex analytical concepts clearly.
 * Experience working collaboratively across multi-disciplinary teams.

Desirable Skills

 * Experience with time series modelling or advanced optimisation techniques.
 * Knowledge in generative AI and agentic AI solutions
 * Familiarity with cloud-based analytics platforms, big data technologies or MLOps practices.
 * Experience designing experiments, A/B testing and evaluating model impact.
 * Background working in a regulated, financial services (ideally insurance) or large-scale enterprise environment.
 * Experience contributing to data science standards, communities of practice or centre-of-excellence models.
 * Responsible Artificial Intelligence usage.

## Description

* You will lead the design, development and deployment of end-to-end data science solutions that support company initiatives, strategy and decision-making.
 * You will take ownership of complex analytical problems, translating ambiguous business requirements into robust, scalable data science approaches.
 * You will apply advanced statistical, machine learning and optimisation techniques to extract insight and deliver measurable business value.
 * You will provide technical leadership within the team, setting standards for analytical quality, model performance, documentation and governance.
 * You will coach and mentor data scientists, supporting capability development and fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement.
 * You will collaborate closely with stakeholders across the business to influence priorities, shape solutions and communicate insights clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
 * You will oversee the validation, monitoring and maintenance of models in production, ensuring solutions remain effective, interpretable and ethically sound.
 * You will nurture python package work, with a desire to develop ever-more professional software products that afford shorter lead-times for new ML capabilities and model retrains.


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