Advanced Analytics Modeler
Sentry Insurance Agency•Nashville, TN
•Hybrid
About The Position
Our Advanced Analytics Modelers translate raw data into actionable business information. This role, in our Personal Lines Department, applies economic, quantitative, and statistical skills in the development of underwriting, pricing, financial, and claims models to achieve profitable growth and make sound business decisions across areas of Sentry Insurance. This position can be filled as an Advanced Analytics Modeler I or Advanced Analytics Modeler II depending on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.
Requirements
- Masters Degree required or equivalent work experience.
- PhD or Masters in applied math, statistics, operations research, economics, finance, or related quantitative field strongly preferred.
- Experience in the insurance industry preferred.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to effectively collaborate with multi-disciplinary groups and all organizational levels.
- Demonstrated proficiency in statistical software tools such as Python, R, or SAS.
- Knowledge of data extraction, validation, and practical application of statistical modeling techniques.
- Sentry does not offer employment in the position to holders of F-1, J-1, and H-1 Visas.
Responsibilities
- Identify components of insurance costs and estimate the expected values by risk.
- Identify data sources, build necessary data queries using SQL/ETL queries, and verify data quality.
- Apply data science tools and various statistical techniques such as regression, decision trees and neural networks to build, validate, and implement models for solving business problems.
- Monitor existing models and processes to ensure performance and data quality.
- Estimate the economic impact of operational decisions.
- Lead analysis of business data to provide insights and business recommendations.
- Lead analysis of business strategies to measure overall effectiveness.
- Manage multiple modeling and statistical projects, including timelines, personnel, and communication with project sponsors.
Benefits
- Hybrid work model
- In-office workspace and materials for home office
- Equipment for home office
- Meal Subsidy
- 401(K) plan with a dollar-for-dollar match on your first eight percent, plus immediate vesting
- Sentry University (SentryU)
- Tuition Reimbursement program
- Generous Paid-Time Off plan
- Volunteer-Time off
- Group Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance
- Parental leave
- Health and Wellness benefits
- Well-being and Employee Assistance programs
- Sentry Foundation gift matching program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
