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Data Scientist (Climate & Geospatial)

Data Scientist (Climate & Geospatial)

Hybrid

London, United kingdom

Full Time

14-04-2025

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Data Scientist – Climate & Geospatial | Financial Services | London (Hybrid)
Location: London, UK
Employment Type: Full-time | Hybrid

We're looking for a talented Data Scientist / Senior Data Scienctist with a passion for climate risk and geospatial data to join our clients growing analytics team in London. If you're excited about turning complex environmental datasets into actionable insights for the FS sector, we want to hear from you.

About the Role
In this role, you'll work at the intersection of climate science, geospatial analysis, and insurance risk modeling, helping their clients better understand and manage the impact of physical climate risk. You'll be building scalable models and tools that directly support underwriting, portfolio risk management, and strategic planning in a changing climate.

What You'll Do
Analyse and model climate and natural catastrophe datasets (e.g. flood, wildfire, storm, sea-level rise)
Work with large-scale geospatial data (satellite imagery, GIS layers, remote sensing)
Apply machine learning techniques to identify risk patterns and trends
Develop tools to visualise and interpret climate risk data for technical and non-technical audiences
Collaborate with insurance and reinsurance clients on climate-related risk assessments
Stay on top of the latest climate science and ESG regulations impacting the FS industry

What We're Looking For
Experience in data science, ideally in climate, geospatial, or catastrophe risk
Proficiency in Python, R, or similar, with experience using libraries E.G pandas, scikit-learn
Experience with climate models (e.g. CMIP6, ERA5) or catastrophe models is a strong plus
Degree in a quantitative field: data science, climatology, environmental science, geoinformatics, or similar

Why Join Us?
Be part of a mission-driven team tackling real-world climate challenges
Work with industry-leading datasets and tools
Flexible hybrid work model (central London office)
Competitive salary, bonus, and benefits package
Career growth opportunities in a rapidly expanding area of climate risk analytics

About the Company

Creating Futures with Purpose: PureFuel is a Climate, Sustainability & ESG talent specialist based in London & Dubai. Our purpose is to empower organisations to build a sustainable future by decarbonising the global economy. We appreciate the unique challenges of hiring within the climate & sustainability industry. We connect exceptional talent that drives innovation, fosters resilience and ensures long-term environmental, social and economic success. Our extensive network of experienced professionals support organisatio... Know more