Lead Actuarial Data Scientist

Next Insurance•Boston, MA

1d•$161,000 - $265,000•Hybrid

About The Position

ERGO NEXT is seeking an actuarial data scientist to oversee all aspects of technical actuarial modeling, including technical pricing models, actuarial systems and infrastructure. This role will be responsible for oversight of a team of actuarial data scientists supporting ERGO NEXT from the ERGO Global Pricing Hub, as well as provide oversight to actuarial aspects of models built by ERGO NEXT actuaries and data scientists. This is a high visibility and high impact role that will transform how ERGO NEXT delivers pricing and technical actuarial products that meet or exceed Global ERGO Technical Excellence standards.

Requirements

FCAS/ACAS mandatory
8+ years of experience in a variety of actuarial domains, especially pricing
Familiarity with small commercial P&C insurance products
Comfortable using AI platforms to accelerate delivery and augment work products
Experience applying machine learning techniques to actuarial pricing
Strong communication skills and ability to influence
Comfortable working across time zones and countries
Project management experience
Ability to manage and lead in a fast paced environment

Nice To Haves

people management experience a plus
Experience coding with SQL/R/Python
Machine Learning Algorithms and Feature Engineering
Data visualization in Tableau, PowerBi, or similar
Experience in actuarial software platforms such as Akur8 or Radar
Forward thinking approach to leveraging AI platforms (such as Claude, Gemini, or ChatGPT) to drive operational efficiencies

Responsibilities

Develop a strategic roadmap and project plans for ERGO NEXT’s engagement with the ERGO Pricing Hub
Establish and manage projects to timelines, ensure projects deliver high quality output
Establish ERGO NEXT as a leader in technical excellence in pricing, both within ERGO NEXT and in the global ERGO community
Develop cutting edge technical frameworks for actuarial modeling that leverage the latest AI and ML technological capabilities and actuarial research
Establish standards for actuarial model review and validation and deploy these standards across all actuarial technical modeling work
Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to ensure actuarial modeling meets US actuarial professional and legal standards.
Work regularly with executive staff on critical business issues, providing insights and solutions that support strategic priorities
Ability to translate complex data into compelling executive-level presentations
Communicate and influence decision-making across multiple functional areas on results of studies and analytics
Ability to delegate and direct individuals supporting individual projects and hold a high standard of quality in the work produced by the individuals