About usCoalition is the world's first Active Insurance provider designed to help prevent digital risk before it strikes. Founded in 2017, Coalition combines comprehensive insurance coverage and innovative cybersecurity tools to help businesses manage and mitigate potential cyberattacks. Opportunities to make an impact with bold thinking are real—and happening daily at Coalition.About the roleAs a Senior Data Scientist at Coalition you will be responsible for measuring, understanding, and helping optimize Coalition’s underwriting. You will perform statistical analysis to provide data-driven insights. You will help us understand and improve our cyber risk selection and reduction, pricing and automation in order to grow our revenue in a safe and efficient manner. ResponsibilitiesAnalyze diverse datasets including claims data, cybersecurity risk signals, and underwriting databases to extract meaningful patterns and insightsLarge scale data analysis with the objective of producing valuable risk signals to be used for underwriting or risk evaluation of organizationsDevelop and refine statistical and machine learning models to assess cybersecurity risks with applications to underwriting and pricing.Create comprehensive reports on underwriting efficiency metrics and risk selection quality to inform strategic decisionsApply statistical techniques to evaluate and improve our cyber risk assessment methodologyProvide analytical support for underwriting strategies to balance growth with risk managementIdentify, analyze, and implement opportunities to automate underwriting workflows using advanced analytics and data-driven strategiesCollaborate cross-functionally with actuarial, product, and engineering teams to implement data-driven improvements. Lead cross-functional initiatives in area of expertise.Serve as both a technical lead and a mentor within the underwriting team.Work alongside other data scientists, software engineers, and cyber security engineers to improve underwriting at Coalition. Intellectual curiosity and proactive approach to identifying improvement opportunitiesSkills and QualificationsBachelor's degree in a quantitative field (e.g., Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Actuarial Science, or related discipline)5+ years of experience in underwriting, quantitative analysis, or risk modeling in the insurance industryKnowledge of underwriting, pricing, reserving, or risk management processes in insuranceAdvanced SQL skills for querying complex databases and joining disparate data sourcesExpertise in data manipulation and analysis using Python, R, or similar analytical toolsExperience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Looker) Experience with dashboard creation for operational metrics trackingStrong communication and analytical skillsCapable of working with remote teamsNice-to-have SkillsActuarial qualificationExperience in cyber insurance or cyber security.Prior experience or willingness to learn how to work with large datasets and big data technologies (Snowflake, AWS Athena)Perks100% medical coverage, including outpatient careLife insurance 25+ paid holidaysAnnual home office stipend7% employer pension contributionMental and physical health wellness programs like Headspace, WellhubCompetitive compensation and opportunity for advancementWhy Coalition? Work at Coalition is centered on the joint mission to Protect the Unprotected. We have built a remote-first, highly inclusive culture that welcomes people from diverse backgrounds. We trust each other to take responsibility, share ownership of outcomes, and put in the work together to protect businesses from digital risk. Coalition’s exceptional growth stems from its ability to address real-world problems for organizations of all sizes while remaining true to our founding values of character, humility, responsibility, purpose, authenticity, and inclusion.We’re always looking for collaborative, inquisitive individuals to join #OurCoalition.Visit our Newsroom > Privacy NoticeCoalition is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly. We collect, use, and store personal information as necessary for the recruitment process and in compliance with applicable privacy laws and regulations in all regions where we operate. We want you to understand what personal information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding access, correction, and deletion of your data where applicable. Information submitted, collected, and processed as part of your application is subject to Coalition's Privacy Policy. For further details, please review our full Privacy Policy or emails, and open roles are listed only on our Careers page. We never ask for
Senior Data Scientist in London employer: Coalition
At Coalition, we pride ourselves on being an innovative employer that empowers our employees to make a real impact in the world of cybersecurity. Our supportive work culture fosters collaboration and continuous improvement, while our comprehensive benefits—including 100% medical coverage, generous paid holidays, and wellness programs—ensure that our team members thrive both personally and professionally. Located in a dynamic environment, this role offers unique opportunities for growth and development, making Coalition an exceptional place to advance your career as a Security Support Specialist.
