Director, Data Science Product Design and Modeling – Auto

Key Skills

Java Programming, Python Programming, .NET, SQL, R Programming, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud-EC2, SAS

Job Description

The Product Design and Modeling team is seeking a motivated and proactive Individual Contributor leader to drive pricing and non-pricing sophistication in the US Design team and to act as a technical and subject matter expert for US Auto Design. This role requires development of deep knowledge of the Personal Lines Auto product’s design and rating and a comprehensive understanding of predictive modeling tools and techniques. This role will report directly to the Auto Design Lead and will provide consultation and modeling guidance for a team of 30 Data Scientists and Actuaries.

Responsibilities:

• Establish yourself as a self-driven leader and subject matter expert in the US Personal Auto space
• Provide expert consultation to US Auto Design on modeling projects and business questions
• Take a proactive role to uphold exceptional model quality by performing model reviews and providing guidance
• Provide modeling support and thought leadership on difficult or unusual projects
• Advise and mentor team members, including onboarding new members
• Build complex models that lead to best-in-class new business pricing segmentation
• Help build and price for completely new risk-based products

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required. Insurance designations such as ACAS/FCAS or advanced degree in a quantitative field highly desirable.
• Overall 5-7 years of progressively more responsible experience.
• Strong analytical skills with solid understanding of all casualty actuarial techniques, standards, and assumptions. Expert skills in Excel, PowerPoint, and statistical software packages (e.g., Emblem, RADAR, Python, R) highly desired.
• Knowledge of insurance principles, underwriting and ratemaking concepts and the procedures of Underwriting, Distribution, Claims, Information Technology, Legal, and Finance departments
• High-level knowledge of data sources, tools, and the business (lines, systems, pricing plans), predictive modeling (GLM, GBM, Elastic Net), and code (e.g. SAS, SQL) preferred
• Demonstrated ability to exchange ideas and convey complex information clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and build effective relationships within and outside the organization
• Ability to give effective training and presentations to senior management and other groups
• Ability to lead complex projects with minimal oversight
• Ability to coach and develop team member