Lead Data Scientist - NN Leven & Pensioen

Are you ready for the next step in your career as a Data Scientist and prepared to guide the valuable use of Data & AI within NN Life & Pensions? Then read on!

You have knowledge of the latest data science techniques and know how to translate this, together with our internal clients, into valuable AI solutions. You have extensive experience with the data science process: from initiation to production, and you use this experience to further optimize the data science process. Additionally, you have a vision for the future of Data & AI and know how to turn this into working prototypes. You also know how to inspire colleagues and can clearly explain the value of Data & AI to colleagues with different backgrounds.

What you are going to do

You will work to gather challenges from the business and then solve them creatively with AI solutions based on the latest techniques. You will work closely with colleagues in the Data & AI team, IT colleagues, and colleagues from our business to come up with the best-fitting AI solution together. You always pay attention to the value your AI solution adds for our customers and colleagues. You pay a lot of attention to the (high) quality of the AI solution and involve stakeholders in its creation and operation. Additionally, you prioritize and monitor the progress of projects.

With your clear vision of the future of Data & AI, you inspire colleagues and determine the direction for the use of Data & AI. You are also able to translate this vision into working prototypes. Additionally, you support colleagues in developing optimal AI solutions and in developing themselves. You also support colleagues who are working on the Data Science Platform so that we can bring AI solutions to production better, faster, and responsibly.

What we offer you

NN invests in an inclusive, inspiring work environment and in skills and competences for the future. We match this with employee benefits that are in line with what is needed today and in the future. This way, we offer our employees the opportunity to get the best out of themselves. We offer you:

• Salary between €6,219 and €8,885 (based on 40 hours) depending on your knowledge and experience
• 13th month and holiday allowance are paid with your monthly salary
• 27 vacation days for a 5-day working week and one Diversity Day
• A modern pension administered by BeFrank
• Plenty of training and learning opportunities
• NS Business Card 2nd class, which gives you unlimited travel, also privately. Do you prefer to travel with your own transport? Then you can declare the kilometres travelled
• Allowances for setting up your home office and for internet use

Who you are

You are a driving force in creating value through the smart use of data and AI solutions. To achieve this, you enjoy engaging with various internal clients to map out their challenges and problems. You then link these to creative solutions, including machine learning algorithms and (Gen) AI applications, which you can develop yourself.

You also pay attention to the explainability and long-term quality of the AI solution. Additionally, you have a keen eye on how an AI solution reliably and measurably adds value, both now and in the future. Based on the potential value of an AI solution, you help the team by setting clear priorities.

With your positive critical thinking, you continuously contribute to the further development of the Data & AI team. Furthermore, you have:

• A university-level working and thinking capacity with at least 7 years of experience as a Data Scientist, with a proven track record of delivering complex AI solutions that have made an impact
• Strong communication skills: you can engage stakeholders at all levels with your story and can advise and inspire them. Additionally, you have the ability to work with internal clients from various backgrounds to come up with clear questions and supported AI solutions
• Knowledge of, and experience with, data science process standards such as training, testing, validation, etc
• Experience with data transformation, data visualization, and the development of machine learning and AI models
• Experience in coaching data scientists on content
• Proficiency in programming in Python - experience with Databricks is a plus
• Experience in financial services is a plus
• A strong command of the Dutch language is required

Who you will work with

You will be part of the Data & AI team within the CIO department. We are a growing team of specialists who share a passion for data and AI solutions, and there is plenty of room for personal growth and development. You will work closely with other IT, business, and staff departments to deliver AI solutions.

If you join us, your employer will be NN Group, an organization that offers many opportunities. You will work within the Life & Pensions business unit.

Additionally, you will be a member of the Data Science Guild, where approximately 70 Data Scientists meet. Here, you exchange knowledge and experiences with peers. We believe that every Data Scientist can learn from peers and vice versa can teach others in the community. This way, you accelerate your career and deliver maximum value with our AI solutions.

Any questions?

If you have any questions about the job or process, you can reach out via phone, WhatsApp or e-mail to Ties Herpers (Sr TA Consultant) via 0617336328 or ties.herpers@nn-group.com.

We bieden je

• NS Business card, ook privé te gebruiken
• 27 vakantiedagen en 1 Diversiteitsdag
• 13e maand en vakantiegeld
• Hybride werken