At If, our ability to understand risk and customer behavior through data, analytics, and modelling is at the core of our business and competitive advantage. By developing the most accurate models, we can offer the best pricing and product solutions to our customers. We are currently accelerating our efforts to become the leading organization in data, analytics, and pricing across the Nordic insurance market. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in that journey!
As a Data Scientist, your primary responsibility will be to take a leading role in enhancing our risk and pricing models and production processes, directly impacting both our customers and our business. In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
Work with innovative methods in statistical modelling and machine learning.
Analyze large volumes of data and explore new data sources.
Work in our modern analytics platform with end-to-end ownership of the data science process.
Develop, implement, and monitor improvements in an efficient and iterative manner.
Strengthen Nordic collaboration within If’s Nordic analytics community and our sister company Hastings in the UK.
In the same way that we place high demands on you as an employee, we also expect you to place high demands on us as an employer. Here are some of the benefits of working at If:
An inclusive work environment where everyone is welcome
Career and development opportunities in the biggest insurance company in the Nordics
Social activities, as well as highly skilled professional environment
Possibility of hybrid workplace
Health promoting workplace with e.g., wellness allowance and various sports activities
Great insurance benefits
Lunch benefit
High pension savings
Our team is responsible for improving pricing for our Swedish personal lines portfolio, covering approximately 1.8 million customers. You will be part of a caring, creative, and high-performing team with a strong passion for data, analytics, and modelling. The team is part of an experienced and growing Nordic pricing & analytics organization.
Who are you?You have a strong interest in technology, analytics, and data, and can communicate complex insights in a way that resonates with a broad audience. You bring curiosity, creativity, and initiative to your work, and thrive on tackling challenging problems. With a structured and dependable approach, you take ownership of your work and continually seek opportunities to learn and improve.
To succeed in this role, we believe you:
Hold a Master's degree in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics)
Have work experience from data science, machine learning engineering, or actuarial science
Have programming experience in SQL and Python
Are fluent in both Swedish and English
Have professional proficiency in both English and Swedish
Application deadline: Screening and interviewing will start immediately. However, application deadline is September 30th.
To apply for the position: Please attach your CV
Work location: Stockholm, Bergshamra
Start: As soon as possible or by agreement
For more information, please contact Laura Ni, *Pricing Data Scientist, [email protected] .
It is a requirement for the position that If’s extended fit & proper requirements, including background checks, can be met.
We look forward to your application!
Skills Required
- Master's degree in a STEM field
- Work experience in data science, machine learning engineering, or actuarial science
- Programming experience in SQL
- Programming experience in Python
- Fluency in Swedish
- Professional proficiency in English
- Ability to meet extended fit and proper requirements, including background checks
What We Do
If is the Nordic region’s largest property-and-casualty insurance company, serving individuals and businesses across the Nordic and Baltic countries. It provides personal, property, home, vehicle, and business insurance, supporting about 4.6 million customers with more than 10,000 employees. The company is owned by Sampo and emphasizes helping customers manage financial risks, recover from accidents, and receive reliable coverage and assistance.
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