Director, Data Science

Travelers•Hartford, CT

About The Position

Travelers Data Scientists are taking the organization to the next level of intelligence by using advanced statistical techniques and machine learning algorithms. As a Director & Data Scientist, you will build complex models that solve key business problems for the PI Property Pricing team. You will lead the evolution of our Territory pricing strategy, driving optimization and consensus on future modeling and implementation approaches. This may include the use of advanced artificial intelligence techniques to analyze imagery, text, and other unstructured data. You will also serve as the primary liaison for Western Regional pricing support, coordinating with business partners to ensure successful strategic execution. You will communicate insights and tell the story using data to senior leaders. This role will manage a small team of 2-3 data scientists.

Requirements

Master's in STEM related field or equivalent.
5 or more years of related experience.
Subject matter expertise in modeling/ research/ analytics or actuarial required.
Subject matter expertise in value creation and business model concepts.
Subject matter expertise in multiple statistical software programs.
Ability to develop highly complex models, interpret model results and recommend adjustments.
Expertise in advanced statistics underlying data models.
Ability to apply emerging statistical procedures to complex work.
Subject matter expertise in 3-5 of the following: Regression, Classification, Machine Vision, Natural Language Processing, Deep Learning and Statistical modeling.
Master's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Decision Sciences, Actuarial Science or related analytical STEM field plus five years of experience or any suitable and equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Heavy concentration in mathematics, including statistics and programming, business intelligence/analytics, as well as data science tools and research using large data sets.
Additional verification of specific coursework will be required.

Responsibilities

Lead business or technical projects focused on the design or development of analytical solutions.
Share expertise with the community through discussions, presentations, or peer reviews.
Begin to challenge conventional thinking and set and manage expectations with business partners for large projects, generate and share ideas, and be aware of potential conflicts.
Anticipate potential objections and persuade senior-level colleagues to adopt a different point of view.
Communicate analysis, insights, and results to team, peers, business partners, and occasionally to senior leaders. You will lead group discussions and tailor communication to the audience.
Be a mentor or resource for less experienced analytic talent, onboard new employees and interns, and provide support for recruiting and talent assessment efforts.
Support various training and skill development initiatives, including delivering training to the analytics community
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Health Insurance : Employees and their eligible family members – including spouses, domestic partners, and children – are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment.
Retirement: Travelers matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to your first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum. If you have student loan debt, you can enroll in the Paying it Forward Savings Program. When you make a payment toward your student loan, Travelers will make an annual contribution into your 401(k) account. You are also eligible for a Pension Plan that is 100% funded by Travelers.
Paid Time Off: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually, plus nine paid company Holidays.
Wellness Program: The Travelers wellness program is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health program provides access to free professional counseling services, health coaching and other resources to support your daily life needs.
Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice.

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