Data Scientist

Legal & General (L&G) is a leading UK financial services group and major global investor. 

We’ve been safeguarding people’s financial futures since 1836, and strive to build a better society, while improving the lives of our customers and creating value for shareholders. 

We are one of the world’s largest asset managers and provide powerful asset origination capabilities. Together, these underpin our retirement and protection solutions: we are an international player in pension risk transfer, in UK and US life insurance, and in UK workplace pensions and retirement income. 

Who we are 

Our Retail business supports customers throughout their lives, to help them save, plan, protect and enjoy retirement.

We’re a leading provider of retirement and protection solutions. We aim to support our c.12.8 million policyholders and workplace members throughout their lifelong financial journeys. 

We focus on helping the customers of today and tomorrow achieve better long-term outcomes. We either talk with them directly or work with intermediaries and employers to meet their needs. We use the latest technology to connect with them quickly, efficiently and wherever possible in highly personalised ways. 

We’re building a simpler, better‑connected organisation that uses data to make a meaningful difference for our customers, communities, and shareholders. As a Data Scientist working on commercial and pricing, you’ll play a key role in shaping how we use AI, machine learning and advanced analytics to solve real business challenges and improve decision‑making across the group. If you enjoy collaborating with others, experimenting with new technologies, and turning complex problems into practical solutions, we’d love to hear from you.

What you'll be doing:

• Designing, developing and deploying machine learning and AI solutions across the full model lifecycle
• Extracting, transforming and analysing data to generate reliable, actionable insights
• Collaborating with colleagues to translate business needs into data‑driven solutions
• Applying best‑practice coding, testing and MLOps techniques to ensure scalable, robust delivery
• Staying current with emerging technologies, including Generative AI and Agentic AI
• Ensuring responsible use of data and AI by following governance and compliance standards
• Communicating findings clearly through dashboards, visualisations and presentations
• Contributing to initiatives that improve customer experience and outcomes

Who we're looking for:

• Experience in Data Science, Machine Learning or Advanced Analytics (typically 3+ years)
• Strong programming skills in Python or R
• Solid understanding of statistical modelling, probability and computational algorithms
• Proficiency in SQL and experience with relational or graph databases
• Knowledge of ML frameworks (e.g., scikit‑learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch)
• Experience working with cloud platforms, preferably Azure
• Ability to explain complex concepts clearly to technical and non‑technical audiences
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to work across teams to deliver measurable value

Whatever your role, we reward performance and behaviour with a package that looks after all the things that are important to you. Here are some of the benefits we offer:

• The opportunity to participate in our annual, performance -related bonus plan and valuable share schemes
• Generous pension contribution
• Life assurance
• Healthcare Plan (permanent employees only)
• At least 25 days holiday, plus public holidays, 26 days after 2 years’ service. There’s also the option to buy and sell holiday
• Competitive family leave
• Participate in our electric car scheme, which offers employees the option to hire a brand-new electric car through tax efficient salary sacrifice (permanent employees only)
• There are the many discounts we offer – both for our own products and at a range of high street stores and online
• In 2023, some of our workspaces were redesigned. Our offices are great spaces to connect and collaborate and have your wellbeing at the heart 

At L&G, we believe it's possible to generate positive returns today while helping to build a better future for all. 

If you join us, you’ll be part of a welcoming, inclusive culture, with opportunities to collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds, views, and experiences. Guided by leaders with integrity who care about your future and wellbeing. Empowered through initiatives which support people to develop their careers and excel.

We care passionately about outcomes rather than attendance and are therefore open to discussing all kinds of flexible working options including part-time, term-time and job shares. Although some roles have limited flexibility due to customer demand, we accommodate requests when we can. 

It doesn’t matter if you don’t meet every single criterion in this advert. Instead, think about what you excel at and what else you can bring in terms of strengths, potential and connection to our purpose.