Senior Research Data Scientist

Key Skills

Analytical Techniques, Causal inference, Cybersecurity, Data science techniques, Design of Experiment, Effective communication skills, Python Programming, R Programming, Statistical modeling

Job Description

About the role

As Senior Research Data Scientist at Coalition you will be responsible for measuring, understanding, and helping optimize Coalition’s usage of data for cyberinsurance. You will use analytics, experimentation, and modern statistical techniques to help us understand and improve our cyber risk selection and reduction, pricing and automation in order to grow our revenue in a safe and efficient manner. 

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional projects using quantitative analysis and advanced data modeling to discover insights that will guide strategic operational decisions and uncover optimization opportunities
• Analysis of large scale data for creation of risk signals to be used for insurance pricing and risk selection
• Lead the design and delivery of data models, reporting systems, data automation systems, dashboards and performance metrics that support key product decisions
• Ability to analyze disparate data sources and synthesize into a narrative of what is happening in the data
• Training/mentorship of junior employees
• Contribute and grow the culture of data excellence on our team by bringing mature empathy, best practices, and processes to our organization

About You

• A Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Economics, Mathematics or related technical field
• 5+ years of experience in related analytical, data science or consulting background 

• Understanding of and experience with experimental design and statistical methods 
• Experience working with data in Python, R and similar tools
• Strong communication skills and ability to convey complex topics to non-technical audiences 
• Passion, drive, and a deep sense of responsibility. We build the systems that keep us and our customers safe!

Bonus Points

• Experience with cybersecurity data
• Exposure to causal inference, and other advanced statistical methods to measure impact of initiatives

Perks

• 100% medical, dental and vision coverage
• Flexible PTO policy
• Annual home office stipend and WeWork access
• Mental & physical health wellness programs (One Medical, Headspace, Gympass, and more)!
• Competitive compensation and opportunity for advancement