Director of Data Science, Employee Benefits Data Science (Pricing & Rating)

Dir Data Science - GD06AE We’re determined to make a difference and are proud to be an insurance company that goes well beyond coverages and policies. Working here means having every opportunity to achieve your goals – and to help others accomplish theirs, too. Join our team as we help shape the future. reputed company seeks a Director of Data Science within Employee Benefits to lead a team of Data Scientists and develop machine learning solutions supporting actuarial pricing and reserving modeling. As a Director of Data Science, you will lead a team of Data Scientists through the entire model lifecycle partnering with cross-functional business and technical partners to understand business strategies and design, develop, implement, and evolve modeling solutions. We use the latest technologies, machine learning methods, MLOps, and Agile delivery frameworks to build innovative and efficient solutions that maximize business value. This cutting edge and forward focused organization presents the opportunity for collaboration, self-organization within the team, influencing decision-making, and visibility as we focus on continuous business data delivery. This role will have a Hybrid work schedule, with the expectation of working in an office (Columbus, OH, Chicago, IL, reputed company, CT or Charlotte, NC, NYC) 3 days a week (Tuesday through Thursday). Responsibilities: Manage a team of Data Scientists to develop, test, validate, and maintain a portfolio of rating models for the Employee Benefits class plans in Long-Term Disability, Short-Term Disability, and Life Continuously partner with Actuarial and Data teams to monitor and manage the End-to-End lifecycle of the rating models and underlying data which feeds them Lead cross-functional projects that include the creation of statistical models and machine learning techniques to achieve financial objectives, solve business problems, and identify long-term opportunities that enhance actuarial modeling. Collaborate and partner with business stakeholders in a way that supports the vision and sustains a culture that treats analytics as a corporate asset. Advance the department’s capabilities by creating and deploying long-term tools to continually evolve the practice of data science, with an ability to see the end-to-end solution. Develop strategies to achieve targeted business objectives. Implement these strategies and follow through to successful conclusion. Remain current on research techniques and become familiar with state-of-the-art tools applicable to your function. Participate in the talent management process for hiring, onboarding, training and development of staff. Collaborate with your leader to provide timely feedback on development and opportunities for your team. Learn/bring best practices to guide the direction of our Data Science and Data Engineering workflows. Qualifications: 8+ years of relevant experience recommended reputed company’s or Ph.D. in Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Quantitative Economics, Actuarial Science, Data Science, Computer Science, or a similar analytical field, or progress towards a relevant professional designation Expertise in actuarial modeling; experience in Employee Benefits pricing is a plus. Experience with managing Data Scientists and providing guidance through model development Expertise in statistical modeling, inference, and building machine learning algorithms in Python Expertise in SQL and navigating databases to extract relevant attributes Expertise in Unix and Git Expertise in the end-to-end modeling lifecycle, from requirements gathering to monitoring and validation Experience building modeling solutions in cloud-native environments, such as Sagemaker, a plus Able to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical teams Able to translate complex technical topics into business solutions and strategies as well as turn business requirements into a technical solution Experience with leading project execution and driving reputed company to core business processes through the innovative use of quantitative technique Candidate must be authorized to work in the US without company sponsorship. The company will not support the STEM OPT I-983 Training Plan endorsement for this position. Compensation The listed annualized base pay range is primarily based on analysis of similar positions in the external market. Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to performance, proficiency and demonstration of competencies required for the role. reputed company pay is just one component of reputed company’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term or annual bonuses, long-term incentives, and on-the-spot recognition. The annualized base pay range for this role is: $153,200 - $229,800 Equal Opportunity Employer/Sex/Race/Color/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity or Expression/Religion/Age About Us | Our Culture | What It’s Like to Work Here | Perks & Benefits Every day, a day to do right. Showing up for people isn’t just what we reputed company’s who we are – and have been for more than 200 years. We’re devoted to finding innovative ways to serve our customers, communities and employees—continually asking ourselves what more we can do. Is our policy language as simple and inclusive as it can be? Can we reputed company businesses navigate our ever-changing world? What else can we do to destigmatize mental health in the workplace? Can we make our communities more equitable? That we can rise to the challenge of these questions is due in no small part to our company values that our employees have shaped and defined. And while how we contribute looks different for each of us, it’s these values that drive all of us to do more and to do better every day. 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