Advanced Analytics Modeler (Hybrid Work Model)

Sentry Insurance Agency • Stevens Point, WI

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Advanced Analytics Modeler translates raw data into actionable business information. This role, in the Advanced Analytics Department, applies economic, quantitative, and statistical skills in the development of pricing, underwriting, sales, and claims models to achieve profitable growth and make sound business decisions across all areas of Sentry Insurance. This position can be filled as an Advanced Analytics Modeler I or Advanced Analytics Modeler II based on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.

Requirements

• Degree in Data Science, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, or a closely related quantitative field.
• Demonstrated proficiency in statistical software tools, Python is preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of data extraction, validation, and practical application of statistical modeling techniques.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to effectively collaborate with multi-disciplinary groups and all organizational levels.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree, a relevant postgraduate certificate or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of related work experience preferred.
• Experience in the insurance industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build comprehensive analytics solutions to improve business outcomes such as pricing accuracy, resource efficiencies, business workflows, and identification of trends and opportunities.
• Identify data sources and build raw data queries in Snowflake, SQL, or Python.
• Construct processes in Python to run raw data queries, perform data transformation, execute predictor and target variable calculations, and assemble final predictive modeling datasets.
• Apply data science tools and various statistical techniques such as regression, generalized linear models, gradient boosting and neural networks to build, validate, and implement models for solving business problems.
• Communicate with business stakeholders throughout the modeling process to account for relevant business considerations and align the solution with the business outcomes.
• Create data visualizations in Tableau to communicate model performance, variable importance, impacts, and other tools to assist end users in understanding and using the analytics solutions most effectively.
• Collaborate with modelers, actuaries, and data analysts in Advanced Analytics to review and share diverse ideas to improve analytics solutions.
• Monitor existing models and processes to ensure performance and data quality.

Benefits

• Optional work from home on Mondays and Fridays and join your team in the office Tuesday through Thursday to collaborate and learn.
• Technology and tools for both office and home workspace provided from day one.
• Stipend that can be used at our on-site cafeteria or a meal allowance.
• Sentry University and tuition reimbursement program.
• Group medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Parental leave.
• Pet insurance.
• Caregiver leave.
• Wellness resources.
• HSA, FSA, and Dependent Care FSA options.
• Generous Paid Time Off allowance.
• Paid Volunteer Time Off.
• 100% company match on the first 8% contributed to 401(k) each pay period.
• Funds vest immediately.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level