Data Scientist

Individually we are people, but together we are Aviva. Individually these are just words, but together they are our Values – Care, Commitment, Community, and Confidence. Join an exciting team of data scientists and engineers at the forefront of using data to drive decisions at every level of our organization. The insurance industry is transforming, and you get to be in the driver's seat of this data-driven technology revolution. You will work on impactful projects that range from predicting customer lifetime values to optimizing customer journeys or leveraging machine-learning algorithms to automate and predict claim outcomes and find new and innovative ways to impact our customers. As a data scientist, you will be part of the Data Science Price Modelling and Innovation team, a dynamic team with exposure to different business partners and direct influence on future products and innovative solutions. You will be integral to the end-to-end SDLC process, from ideation to production support to model monitoring. With support from our team and your paired mentor, you will develop and deploy machine learning and statistical models for practical applications that impact millions of customers. The team has already developed algorithms used in production systems, and you will be part of the team expanding these algorithms' scope. Grow your career with us as we create the InsureTech revolution! What you'll do Transformation of complex data sets into meaningful conclusions & recommendations Develop innovative solutions using machine learning and statistical approaches Design and deploy the models to real-time APIs Maintenance of expanding set of machine learning tools, frameworks & approaches Communicate actionable recommendations based on insights/model results What you'll bring An educational background in computer science or engineering, math, statistics, physics, or a related field. Masters or PhD strongly preferred. 1 - 3 years of experience in building Machine Learning models for business applications. Masters or PhD degree with demonstrated work in Machine Learning can be counted towards experience. 2 years of programming experience in Python with a good grasp of software engineering standard methodologies such as code-reusability, modularity, use of reports, etc. Proficiency with SQL, Hadoop and AWS is an asset. An appetite for problem-solving with a creative and resourceful approach to finding the right solution for the job. Conceptual understanding in a data-driven software engineering environment and how to leverage data to make business decisions. A track record in building and maintaining high-quality, robust and maintainable code. Experience in consuming and building APIs is a bonus. A high level of comfort using Git. Strong communication and collaboration skills. What sets you apart A growth mindset with versatile skills and the ability to work through problems from first principles. A portfolio of projects that demonstrate your ability to draw inferences from data. This includes participation within the broader data science community, including Kaggle competitions or any personal projects with open data. A can-do teammate willing to roll up their sleeves and do whatever is needed to move projects forward. That means, at times, you will wear different hats and be a project manager, developer, modeler, and chief communicator of solutions. Amazing communication skills and ability to translate and communicate complex algorithms to non-technical individuals. Someone who understands that it is not enough to have a phenomenal algorithm but meaningful to build an agreement for the solution from different partners. The best problems in the industry are yet to be articulated. We need someone who is creative, self-motivated and can lead projects independently. What you'll get Competitive rewards package including base compensation, eligibility for annual bonus, retirement savings, share plan, health benefits, personal wellness, and volunteer opportunities. Our vacation package starts at 4 weeks! Exceptional Career Development opportunities. We'll support your professional development education Hybrid work model Aviva Canada has an accommodation process in place to provide accommodations for employees with disabilities. If upon commencement of employment, you require a specific accommodation because of a disability, please contact your Talent Acquisition Partner so that an appropriate accommodation can be arranged. This process applies throughout your career with Aviva Canada. We help our 18 million customers to save for the future and manage the risks of everyday life. To give these customers the best possible products and service we know we must make Aviva the most attractive choice for talented, entrepreneurial people with diverse backgrounds and an evolving range of expertise and insight. So, we’re passionate about helping our 22,000 people to do the best work of their lives, to enable them to make a positive difference to the lives of our customers.