Role: Senior/Lead Data Scientist
Location: Sydney (Hybrid Work)
Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: $160,000-180,000 base + super
Are you passionate about the latest advancements in machine learning, predictive analytics and AI? If so, this is the perfect opportunity to join an innovative team and shape the future of their
projects!
About the role:
This is an exciting opportunity for a senior/lead data scientist to join a leading insurer based in Sydney. This role gives you the opportunity to be the technical lead for machine learning and predictive modelling projects including an exciting LLM project with call centre data that you will have the opportunity to drive. You will also have the opportunity to play a key role in developing
end to end solutions and owning the implementation. This is a hands-on role where most of your time will be spent solving complex problems and building solutions that deliver real value and
customer benefits!
Key Responsibilities: - Work with stakeholders from all business functions (Marketing, Sales, Operations
- Finance, IT, etc) to understand the biggest challenges and opportunities for data science and AI
- Lead your own Data Science and ML projects from idea through to production solutions using Python, SQL, Azure, Data-bricks, PowerBI and more
- Help define internal processes and suggest tools for improved delivery of data science projects
- Mentor junior data scientists and analysts
- Build machine learning, statistical models and AI solutions
- Work in harmony with cross-functional teams (Data Engineers, Analysts, Business Stakeholders) to deliver solutions
- Being hands-on across many data assets - understanding the business, using SQL and Python for ETL and curating your own analytical data sets
Required Skills and Experience: - Strong proficiency in SQL and Python
- Minimum of 6 years of professional experience in Data Science, including leading your own projects through to deployment / productionisation
- Strong stakeholder management and commercial acumen, including past experience formulating and defining data science projects and delivery of actions and insights directly to non-technical audiences
- Self-driven and motivated attitude - this would suit someone who loves seeing the impact of their work
- Academic background in Maths, Statistics, Actuarial Studies or similar
- Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure, Data-bricks or LLM solutions involving voice-to-text data would be preferred (not mandatory)
This is a unique opportunity for a proactive, hands-on Senior/Lead Data Scientist to take ownership of critical data initiatives, solve complex challenges and work alongside a talented team on innovative projects! If you're ready to shape the future of this global insurance leader and play a pivotal role in driving transformative projects working alongside cross-functional
teams, apply now!