Lead Data Scientist

Contract Type: Perm
Location: Alderley Park or Glasgow
Hybrid 50% from home / 50% office based

Were searching for an experienced Lead Data Scientist to join our Group Data & AI Office at Royal London. As a senior member of our Data & Analytics function youll play a key role in shaping how we use advanced analytics machine learning and AI to solve complex business challenges and create value for our customers. Working within our evolving AI Centre of Enablement youll lead the exploration and delivery of innovative data science solutions across a range of business areas helping to influence strategic decision-making and accelerate the adoption of AI across the group.

The role sets enterprise standards shapes capability direction and provides expert leadership across a portfolio of high-impact analytical and AI is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys combining hands-on technical expertise and leadership.

What youll be doing:

• Leading the design development and deployment of advanced analytics machine learning and AI solutions
• Identifying and assessing new opportunities to apply data science across the business
• Driving innovation through emerging technologies including Generative AI and large language model (LLM) solutions
• Collaborating with senior business leaders to translate complex challenges into data-driven solutions
• Influencing strategic decisions through insight experimentation and evidence-based recommendations
• Providing technical leadership coaching and mentoring to colleagues within the wider data community
• Supporting the growth and development of Royal Londons AI and Data Science capabilities

What were looking for:

An experienced data science leader who combines strong technical capability with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Deep expertise in applied data science statistical modelling machine learning experimentation decision science optimisation and advanced analytics
• Experience leading complex data science initiatives from concept through to delivery
• A strong understanding of predictive modelling machine learning and modern AI techniques
• Experience working with Generative AI LLMs or related AI technologies
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical and senior audiences
• Strong stakeholder management skills up to exec level
• Experience coaching and mentoring team members
• In-depth understanding of responsible AI model risk privacy monitoring safety and regulatory expectations
• Advanced in SQL Python R or equivalent languages and cloud-based analytics platforms such as AWS Azure Databricks
• Financial Services experience is beneficial

If you feel youd be a great fit for Royal London but dont meet every requirement wed still love to hear from you. Research shows some candidates are less likely to apply unless they meet 100% of the criteria - if you meet most requirements and are keen to learn we encourage you to apply!

About Royal London

Were the UKs largest mutual life pensions and investment company offering protection long-term savings and asset management products and services.

Our People Promise to our colleagues is that we will all work somewhere inclusive responsible enjoyable and fulfilling. This is underpinned by our Spirit of Royal London values; Empowered Trustworthy Collaborate Achieve.

Weve always been proud to reward employees by offering great workplace benefits such as 28 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays an up to 14% employer matching pension scheme and private medical insurance.

Inclusion diversity and belonging

Were an inclusive employer. We celebrate and value different backgrounds and cultures across Royal London. Our diverse people and perspectives give us a range of skills which are recognised and respected whatever their background.