Director, Data Science
United States
- Help Insurity innovate mathematically and build the next generation of analytical innovation for insurers
- Lead a team of data scientists, statisticians, and mathematicians within Insurity Analytics
- Lead innovation using our $109 billion data consortium; build the consortium further for more lines of business
- Develop new AI/ML based products that substantially decrease the loss-ratio or improve operations at insurers
- Lead our Data-as-a-Service offering; utilize advanced statistical/AI techniques to create high-performing predictive models that address business objectives and client needs
- Make analytics a key differentiator for Insurity and embed analytics, AI, and ML across Insurity’s large product portfolio of 30+ software products
- Be a technical leader for the data science team, helping institute best practices (coding standards, automated testing, scalability) and growing the technical capabilities of the team.
- Partner with the technology leadership team to create a long-term vision and develop a roadmap of data science projects
- Serve as a champion for data science and informed decision-making at all levels of the company. Make analytical techniques approachable and understandable to non-data scientists.
- Ensure data best practices and play a critical role in building a data-driven culture throughout the entire organization
- Foster career growth and provide thoughtful mentorship to develop employees at varying levels of experience.
- Work with cross-functional partners and executives in product, engineering, operations, finance, and marketing to define and achieve business goals, and to build data-informed business strategy and roadmaps.
- Determine how to leverage data science, machine learning, and other analytical techniques to improve product features and capabilities. Provide leadership on how to leverage data and data expertise to improve the customer experience.
- Develop analytical frameworks, models, roadmaps, and metrics for the team and broader organization.
- Must have built, tested, and deployed statistical models
- Must be deeply familiar with the latest quantitative analysis techniques including gradient boosting, deep learning, Bayesian analysis, among others
- 5+ years of experience in a leadership role, while managing multiple team members
- 10+ years of experience in insurance analytics
- Highly skilled at coaching and growing teams
- Proven track record of execution and delivery
- Data and analytics experience in insurance domain
- Travel: 20%-40%
- Flex First Workforce: Do your work best from home or from one of our office locations; it’s your choice.
- Generous Time Off: Our leadership believes in taking the time you need when you need it through our Open PTO Policy.
- Day One Health Benefits + Employer-Matched Retirement Savings: You might think these are table stakes, but we know these matter to you.
- More Than Just Core Values: Our values are fundamental in how we attract, train, and retain top talent.
- Award-Winning Onboarding Program: We set you up from the get-go to make a significant impact from Day One and follow you through your entire first year.
- Real Career Growth Opportunities: We love to promote from within with over 20% of our open roles filled through internal applicants on average.
- Mentorship Program: We support a champion culture and growth mindset by pairing you with experienced, talented leaders to help you grow personally and professionally.
- Internal Networking: Build relationships, network, collaborate, and stay connected with colleagues internally with our one-of-a kind online Coffee for Two program.
- Continuous Learning Opportunities: Own your development with your own LinkedIn Learning and Kaplan licenses.
- Discounted University Tuition: Employees and their families can start or continue their university career with less out-of-pocket investment through our partnerships with the University of Arizona Global Campus.
- Employee Referral Bonus: Once you come onboard, give Insurity the biggest compliment you can give by referring someone to work here and earn a cash bonus.
Job Profile
Award-winning onboarding Award-winning onboarding program Career growth opportunities Collaborative environment Continuous learning opportunities Employer-matched retirement savings Generous time off Health benefits Internal networking Mentorship Program Professional development Professional development opportunities Retirement savings
Tasks- Build relationships
- Create predictive models
- Develop AI/ML products
- Foster data-driven culture
- Innovate analytics solutions
- Lead data science team
AI Analytical Automated Testing Best Practices Cloud solutions Coaching Data & Analytics Data Science Insurance Industry Insurance Technology Machine Learning Mentorship P&C Insurance Predictive Modeling Scalability Statistical analysis Team Leadership
Experience5 years
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