Lead Data Scientist

Job description

Description At Zego, we know that traditional motor insurance holds good drivers back. It’s too complicated, too expensive, and it doesn't take into account how well you actually drive. That’s why, since 2016, we’ve been on a mission to change all of that. Our mission at Zego is to offer the lowest priced insurance for good drivers. From van drivers and gig workers to everyday car drivers, our customers are our driving force — they’re at the heart of everything we do. We’ve sold tens of millions of policies so far, and raised over $200 million in funding. And we’re only just getting started. Who we're looking for: We are looking for a Lead Data Scientist, reporting to the Head of Data Science, to be a pivotal contributor to our Core Pricing team. The mission is to build and run a world-class data-science operating model that turns ideas into production-grade pricing and risk models fast, safely, and repeatedly. Key Responsibilities: - Lead the building and scaling of next-generation risk models , overseeing everything from creative feature discovery and advanced modeling to robust pipeline deployment and long-term R&D strategy - Establish a reliable Data Science workflow: clear gua...