hyperexponential is looking for a Junior Model Developer to join its Model Development Team (MDT). This team, a blend of engineers, actuaries, mathematicians, and data scientists, specializes in solving complex problems for customers using the hx Renew platform. You will learn the platform, build models in Python, work directly with customer actuarial teams, and contribute to best practices and internal development.
What You'll Do
- Learn the hx Renew modelling platform and ship your first models independently within days.
- Build models in Python for seamless integration, using advanced approaches.
- Work directly with customer actuarial teams, partner developers, and internal development teams to solve complex coding problems.
- Develop advanced technical solutions.
- Review existing Python model development approach and contribute to best-practice guides.
- Contribute to and improve internal and external training and development materials.
- Participate in day-to-day quality assurance process of in-flight client and internal projects.
- Seek out opportunities to improve model development standards and ways of working.
What We're Looking For
- Production grade Python experience.
- A self-starter attitude with the ability to operate autonomously within a high-trust, high-accountability environment.
- Proactive drive for personal development and staying up-to-date with latest industry and tech trends.
- Evidence of a passion for experimenting with new approaches and technologies through work and extracurricular learning.
Nice to Have
- Any experience using predictive modelling and advanced analytics methods.
- Exposure to insurance or reinsurance pricing techniques.
- Experience working in a customer-facing role.
Technical Stack
- Python
Team & Environment
The Model Development Team (MDT) is a blend of engineers, actuaries, mathematicians, and data scientists.
Benefits & Compensation
- Company equity.
- £5,000 for individual and group training and conference budget.
- 25 days’ holiday plus 8 bank holiday days (33 in total).
- Company pension scheme via Penfold.
- Mental health and therapy provision via Spectrum.life.
- Individual wellbeing allowance via Juno.
- Private healthcare insurance through AXA.
- Top-spec equipment (laptop, screens, adjustable desks, etc).
- Regular remote and in-person hackathons, lunch & learns, socials and games nights.
- Team breakfasts and lunches, snacks, drinks fridge, fun office at The Ministry.
- Huge opportunity for personal development and mastery.
We are committed to diversity and equal opportunity.
