About this role
Based in London on a hybrid schedule with three days in the office, this Principal Data Scientist role involves leading machine learning and generative AI initiatives within the claims department at Marshmallow. This position suits an experienced technical leader who wants to drive automation and risk decisioning in a fast-growing financial services environment.
Role Overview
Affordable Car & Home Insurance is seeking a Principal Data Scientist to join the claims team in London. The position focuses on providing technical leadership across traditional machine learning and generative AI to automate the claims journey and enhance fraud detection.
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About the Company
Founded in 2017 under the name Marshmallow, the organization has scaled to over 700 people, achieved unicorn status, and raised approximately £140 million across three funding rounds. The company operates profitably, has insured millions of drivers, issued car loans, and aims to become one of the largest financial services providers globally by expanding current products and building new ones.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply on the official company careers page.
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Questions candidates ask
What is the location and work arrangement for the Principal Data Scientist?
The role is located in London on a hybrid schedule requiring three days in the office.
Which team does this role support within the company?
The position sits within the Claims team, focusing on claims fraud, risk decisioning, and journey automation.
Does the position offer visa sponsorship?
Yes, visa sponsorship is available for this position.
What are the perks and benefits included with the job?
Perks include a performance bonus scheme, private medical insurance with Vitality, mental health support with Oliva, a personal learning budget with two dedicated learning and development days, a monthly flexible benefits budget, twenty-five days of holiday plus bank holidays, and four weeks of work from anywhere per year.
What does the interview process look like?
The process consists of an initial thirty-minute call with the talent team, a sixty-minute past experience interview with the hiring manager, a ninety-minute systems design and technical interview with team members, and a sixty-minute culture interview.
The application is on the official Affordable Car & Home Insurance careers page.
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