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Senior/Staff Data Scientist

Hybrid in Madrid·Added yesterday (last checked 12 Nov)

Our summary

Salary
€85,000 - €150,000 a year

About €4,640 - €7,620 a month after tax, or €5,060 - €9,180 under the Beckham regime.

Work mode
Hybrid, Madrid
Contract
Permanent
English
Required
Experience
3+ years
Education
University degree
Benefits
Private health insurance, gym access

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  • Pay clears the EU Blue Card threshold

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Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Strong academic background in a quantitative STEM field, such as Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Engineering, Computer Science or Data Science;

  • 3-7 years' relevant professional experience, with a proven track record of independently leading complex analytical or data science projects;

  • Excellent analytical and technical skills, with a solid foundation in statistics, probability, machine learning and advanced modelling, combined with strong Python proficiency and the ability to write robust, maintainable code;

  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence business decisions, challenge assumptions constructively and communicate effectively in English;

  • A proactive, curious and innovative mindset, with a strong sense of ownership, a drive to challenge the status quo and a continuous focus on learning, improving and delivering business impact;

  • The ambition and potential to progress quickly into senior leadership roles.

Nice to have

  • Experience in insurance, pricing, risk modelling or related data-intensive industries, with an understanding of commercial and profitability drivers;

  • Experience working in tech-driven companies or leading analytical consulting firms, tackling complex, high-impact business problems;

  • Experience deploying and maintaining Machine Learning models in production, including model monitoring and performance optimisation;

  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives, coordinate stakeholders and drive projects from conception through to measurable business outcomes.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

We want to make Prima a happy and empowering place to work. So if you decide to join us, you can expect plenty of perks.

💵Competitive compensation: Benefit from competitive salaries, starting from €85k up to €150k, with clear opportunities to grow as you do.

🤸 Work Your Way: Enjoy full flexibility - work from home, the office or a mix of both. Plus, work from anywhere for up to 30 days a year.

🏁 Grow with us: We may move fast at Prima, but we move together. Get access to learning resources, mentorship and a growth plan tailored to you.

🌈 Thrive and perform: Your best work begins when you feel your best. Enjoy private healthcare, gym discounts, wellbeing programs and mental health support.

The role

Are you looking for a new challenge?

Fancy helping us shape the future of motor insurance?

Prima could be the place for you.

Since 2015, we've been using our love of data and tech to rethink motor insurance and bring drivers a great experience at a great price. Our story began in Italy, where we've quickly become the number one online motor insurance provider. In fact, we're trusted by over 5 million drivers. And now we're expanding to help millions more drivers in the UK and Spain.

To help fuel that growth, we're looking for a Senior or Staff Data Scientist to join our Pricing & Underwriting Department, the strategic engine behind Prima's growth. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to progress into a Lead or Director Data Scientist role once they have demonstrated the ability to lead one or more of our teams.

As part of this global team, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping our strategy and strengthening our competitive edge. Using mathematics, analytical thinking, machine learning, operational research and business acumen, you'll help predict the future and set the right prices, keeping our offering both attractive and sustainable. You'll leverage your data science expertise to bring real-world impact, collaborating with cross-functional teams to turn insights into action and fuel innovation across the company and its different branches.

Excited to make an impact? Here are the details.

What you'll do

  • Develop advanced risk and pricing models using mathematics, machine learning and optimization techniques to power real-time insurance pricing for millions of customers;

  • Translate complex data into actionable insights that influence strategic decisions and drive measurable business impact;

  • Lead high-impact initiatives end to end, from identifying business opportunities and defining analytical strategies to delivering scalable solutions, while coordinating the work of multiple contributors;

  • Act as a leader within the team, shaping its culture, promoting best practices, mentoring colleagues and influencing key business and technical decisions;

  • Collaborate with Engineering, Underwriting and Business teams to develop scalable solutions, challenge existing approaches and drive successful implementation. 

Hiring process

5 steps5 interviews
  1. Meet the talent acquisition partner

    With a talent acquisition partner

    Get to know each other and discuss your passions, experience and skills.

  2. Meet the technical team

    With one or more technical team members

    Showcase your expertise and explain how you approach technical challenges with one or more technical team members.

  3. Technical task

    Complete a technical task related to the role and demonstrate hands-on problem solving.

  4. Meet the line manager

    With a line manager

    Discuss soft skills, your approach, company culture and values.

  5. Meet the Executive team or Head of Domain

    With an Executive team member or Head of Domain · Not every role

    For some roles: leadership abilities, strategic thinking and how Prima can accelerate your career.

About Prima Assicurazioni

Prima Assicurazioni is a technology-driven insurance company founded in 2015 in Milan, Italy. It operates primarily in the non-life insurance sector, offering products such as car, home, and health insurance through a fully digital platform. The company has expanded across Europe, with offices in Italy, the UK, and Spain, and serves over 5 million customers. In 2025, Prima joined the AXA Group, one of the world's largest insurance groups, while maintaining its independent brand and operations.

Industry
Insurance
Founded
2015
Employees
1,000–5,000
Headquarters
Milan, Italy
In Spain
Madrid

Good to know if you are moving

  • Prima has an office in Madrid, Spain, and is actively expanding its Spanish operations.
  • The company operates in a hybrid or remote-friendly environment, with a focus on tech and data roles.
  • Prima is part of the AXA Group, offering stability and international career opportunities.
  • The company values horizontal leadership and collaboration across cultures, making it welcoming for international talent.
  • Prima's official language for internal communication is English, facilitating integration for non-Spanish speakers.

In their own words

Additional information

Think you're a match? Apply now.

At Prima, we celebrate uniqueness. If you don't meet every requirement but are passionate about this role, we still want to hear from you. Innovation thrives on diverse perspectives.

Prima is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Need accommodations during the process? Email us at accessible.recruiting@prima.it. Let's build the future of insurance, together.

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