Research Data Scientist

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Research Data Scientist

Location:
London – Hybrid working – 50% office-based

Full Time – 35 hours

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Who are Just?

We’re a FTSE 250 Financial Services company who specialise in retirement solutions and right now, our world is moving pretty quickly. With the defined benefit buy in / buy out space growing each year, Just continues to annually grow its business by over £4bn of assets.

We are a purpose driven company with compelling and credible goals. Quite simply, we help people achieve a better later life. We achieve this by providing competitive and innovative products, services, financial advice and guidance to help our customers achieve security, certainty and provide them with peace of mind in retirement.

That’s who we are. We’re a company on a mission: to become a beacon for the entire retirement industry. Because we believe everyone deserves a fair, secure, and fulfilling retirement.

Purpose:

As a Research Data Scientist in the Demographic Risk group at Just, you will play a crucial role in analysing health-related data to derive actionable insights that inform decision-making processes and drive improvements in pension provision.

You will work closely with business owners to identify opportunities to drive value from data and lead the development of advanced analytics & predictive modelling algorithms. You will be comfortable working independently and as part of small teams in dynamic projects across Just to develop predictive models, identify health and mortality trends, and implement data-driven solutions.

You will use a variety of data sources (structured and unstructured) to perform analytics and generate actionable insight and models. You will be responsible for identifying opportunities for improvements across systems and processes. You will ensure that our analytics activities comply with data protection law and that we are upholding our values and ethics in how we use data.

Skills and Knowledge

• Analysis of structure, semi-structured and unstructured data
• Programming – SQL, Python, R, Julia
• AI/ML ethics
• Understanding of Data Governance concepts and best practice
• Quick understanding of business problems and requirements
• A willingness to learn new skills and adopt to new technologies
• Good understanding of Microsoft Server technologies (Azure, T-SQL, SSIS, SSRS, Power BI)

Experience

• Strong experience of working as a Data Scientist or equivalent role, in applying statistical models and machine learning algorithms
• Experience and ability to respond to business needs by identifying appropriate statistical methodologies and presenting insight for decision making
• Attention to detail & problem-solving skills
• Relationship building skills and collaborative working style
• Experience with IT development processes and delivery life cycles; development methodology; release strategy and configuration management; development tools, and applications across full project life cycles
• Experience with Power BI or a similar data visualisation tool is desirable

Company Benefits

• A Competitive Salary, Pension Scheme and Life Assurance
• Along with 25 Days Annual Leave plus an Additional Day on us for your Birthday
• Private Medical Cover and Income Protection, just in case
• A generous and highly achievable bonus scheme – paid annually based on individual and company performance against targets
• Opportunity to progress within your career both in-role and within the company
• FREE access to the Headspace App, a 24/7 Employee Assistance Helpline and Trained Physical & Mental Health First Aiders (On-Site)
• A variety of Employee Funded Benefits available to you via our Online Benefits Portal
• Plus, several additional purchase options available for you and your loved ones

Why Just?

We are committed to building a more sustainable business and have publicly committed to reduce our scope 3 emissions to Net Zero by 2050 and our scope 1 and 2 emissions to Net Zero by 2025. We’ve made good progress so…