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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Data Science & Analytics Lead - **Company:** Zurich Insurance - **Location:** Swindon, UK (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** A/B Testing, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Data Analysis, Microsoft Azure, Encodings, Information Engineering, Data Governance, Dataspaces, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Power BI, Cloud Services, SQL Databases, Cloud Platform System, Snowflake, Information Technology, Data Analytics - **Published:** June 6, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careers.zurich.com/job/Swindon-Senior-Data-Science-&-Analytics-Lead-GB-W/1362962657/ ## About the Role * Strong experience applying advanced analytics or data science-led approaches to ambiguous business problems within Financial Services or similarly regulated environments. * Proven ability to lead and develop analysts while remaining technically credible. * Hands-on experience building and deploying predictive or statistical models in a business environment * Strong working knowledge of Python (or equivalent) for data analysis and modelling * Experience designing and applying experimentation techniques (e.g. A/B testing, hypothesis testing) * Advanced skills in SQL and Power BI, including automation of data and MI workflows * Experience delivering analytical solutions from prototype into production environments * Confident communicator, able to influence stakeholders without relying on hierarchy. * Experience working within structured delivery practices (e.g. agile/iterative delivery) including backlog and governance management using Azure DevOps or equivalent. Desirable * Experience scaling data science or analytics capability within a team or function * Exposure to cloud-based data platforms or modern data ecosystems (e.g. Snowflake, AWS, Azure) * Experience applying AI/GenAI techniques in a business context, including automation of insight generation or decisioning * Strong understanding of data governance, controls and regulatory considerations within Financial Services * Experience working in cross-functional delivery models with Data Engineering, Architecture and Governance teams, * Degree (or equivalent experience) in a numerate or analytical discipline such as mathematics, statistics, data science, computer science, engineering, or a related field. * Professional qualifications, certifications, or structured learning in analytics, data science, automation, or AI (e.g. cloud data platforms, analytics engineering, machine learning, or responsible AI) are desirable. * Commitment to continuous professional development, including keeping pace with emerging analytics, automation, and AI practices, and supporting the learning of others through coaching, apprenticeships, or structured development pathways., As an inclusive employer we also want to ensure that all candidates feel comfortable and are able to perform at their best during the interview. You'll have the opportunity to let us know of any reasonable adjustment or practical support needed when you apply. ## Description As Senior Data Science & Analytics Lead, you will play a pivotal role in evolving our data function from strong management information delivery to a data science-led, AI-enabled capability that drives measurable improvements in decision-making, operational efficiency and risk management. You will be accountable for developing and deploying predictive and statistical models across complex datasets, embedding advanced analytics and AI into core business processes to move from insight generation to automated, data-driven decisioning. This includes ensuring solutions transition effectively from experimentation into robust, controlled and scalable production use. Combining strong people leadership with technical credibility, this role will build sustainable data science capability within the team, ensuring experimentation, modelling and AI adoption aligned to business priorities and governance expectations. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys turning ambiguity into delivery, balancing people leadership with technical credibility, and innovation leadership - setting direction, coaching others, and acting as a trusted partner to senior stakeholders. Many of our employees work flexibly in a variety of different ways, including part-time, flexible hours, job share, an element of working from home or compressed hours. This is because we want the best people for our roles, and we recognise that sometimes those people aren't available full-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you may need. What will you be doing? Leadership & Team Management * Lead a team of analysts, supporting performance, development plans, and day-to-day prioritisation. * Act as a role model for modern analytics practices, curiosity, and outcome-focused delivery. * Build and mature analytical and AI capability within the team, coaching analysts toward more advanced analytics, automation, and AI techniques using learning from apprenticeships and hands-on delivery. Insight & Business Partnership * Partner with senior stakeholders across the UK Life Business and supporting functions to identify opportunities for deeper insight, automation, or improved decision-making that deliver clear, actionable outcomes. * Translate complex business questions into analytical approaches that deliver clear, actionable outputs. * Own a prioritised insight and automation development pipeline aligned to business value and capacity. Analytics, Automation & AI Leadership * Lead the design and delivery of advanced analytics and data science-driven solutions, including predictive insight, trend analysis, and decision-support models. * Shape and oversee the responsible use of AI and GenAI to automate insight generation, controls and repeatable MI processes. * Act as the accountable lead for exploratory AI and advanced analytics use cases, ensuring appropriate governance, ethics, and risk considerations are met. * Guide the transition from pilot and proof-of-concept into robust, scalable BAU solutions in partnership with Data Engineering, Governance and Architecture. * Embed model lifecycle thinking, including documentation, validation, monitoring, and ongoing performance management where applicable. Ways of Working * Embed standards for documentation, validation, and handover into BAU. * Champion efficient tooling (e.g. Power BI, Power Platform, SQL, Python) and automation-first thinking. * Promote reuse, simplification, and scalability across the reporting estate. * Embed experimentation frameworks (e.g. controlled testing, monitoring, feedback loops) to safely trial and scale advanced analytics and AI-enabled solutions. ## Related Videos - [Beyond Dashboards: Fixing Text-to-SQL with Semantic RAG](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2036-beyond-dashboards-fixing-text-to-sql-with-semantic-rag) - [A Brief History of Data Storage](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/974-a-brief-history-of-data-storage) - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [Beyond Gut Feelings: The Rise of Data-Driven HR](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1326-beyond-gut-feelings-the-rise-of-data-driven-hr) - [Blueprints for Success: Steering a Global Data & AI Architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1577-blueprints-for-success-steering-a-global-data-ai-architecture) - [JSON and Beyond](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/968-json-and-beyond) ## Related Articles - [Data Analyst Salary in Switzerland](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/276-data-analyst-salary-in-switzerland) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Software Developer Salary in Switzerland [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/215-software-developer-salary-in-switzerland-2023) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Data Analyst Salary Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/277-data-analyst-salary-germany) - [Data Analyst Salary Austria](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/275-data-analyst-salary-austria)