Senior Data Scientist
Discovery Vitality RSA
Senior Data Scientist
About Discovery
Discovery’s core purpose is to make people healthier and to enhance and protect their lives. We seek out and invest in exceptional individuals who understand and support our core purpose, and whose own values align with those of Discovery. Our fast-paced and dynamic environment enables smart, self-driven people to be their best. As global thought leaders, Discovery is passionate about innovating to not only achieve financial success, but to ignite positive and meaningful change within our society.
Discovery Vitality RSA
Discovery Vitality is seeking an exceptional Senior Data Scientist to join the Vitality Analytics department. This pivotal role offers the opportunity to report directly to the Chief Actuary of Vitality and contribute to the strategic enhancement of Vitality’s member engagement and personalization initiatives.
Key Purpose
The ideal candidate will be tasked with the strategic implementation of AI technologies to advance the Vitality business. Emphasizing the deployment of Machine Learning and, notably, Large Language Models (LLMs), the role is designed to increase member engagement and refine personalization strategies. This individual will play a key role in leveraging the robust capabilities of Vitality’s Microsoft Azure platform, combined with the sophisticated analytics of Databricks, to propel innovative solutions across the organization.
Areas of responsibility may include but not limited to:
- Extracting insights from complex data sets using advanced statistical methods, machine learning algorithms, and predictive modeling
- Operationalizing artificial intelligence solutions, including the development and deployment of large language models (LLMs) to enhance business processes
- Working closely with various departments to understand business needs and translate them into data-driven strategies
- Working with Vitality’s Head of BI, Data Architect and Data Engineers to enhance Vitality’s data products and AI platform
- Staying abreast of the latest industry trends and technologies, conducting research to drive innovation within the company
- Contribute to the compilation of reports and presentations for the Vitality Exco, Vitality Board, Discovery Board and Group Exco.
- Develop and leverage key working relationships with various stakeholders across the business to support the aims of the organization.
- Mentor, support and train junior analysts.
Behavioural Skills & Competencies
The following competencies and behavioural indicators are relevant to the position:
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Qualification & Experience
- Bachelor of Science degree in Actuarial Science, Statistics or Data Science, with an Honours degree would be advantageous.
- 5-8 years’ worth of relevant work experience
- Advanced proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and MS Outlook and SQL
- Advanced experience in Python and R
- Data engineering experience would be advantageous
- Ability to communicate technical complexity to a non-technical audience.
- An interest in Behavioural Science and analysing large datasets.
- Desire to teach and grow more junior members.
Employment Equity
The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.
EMPLOYMENT EQUITY
The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.