Predictive Modeler

Auto-Owners Insurance • Lansing, MI

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

A career at Auto-Owners is challenging and rewarding. Our group of caring associates create financial security by helping individuals and businesses make a new start when a loss occurs. Auto-Owners Insurance, a top-rated insurance carrier, is seeking a predictive modeler to join our analytics teams. The position requires the person to use statistical or machine learning techniques to build models that address business needs and comply with regulatory requirements, work with large, complex data sets and develop a working knowledge of Auto-Owners data structures and metrics, conduct ad-hoc analysis and present results clearly at multiple-levels of stakeholders through visual displays of quantitative information, create clear and easy to understand documentation for models, and monitor model performance and implement iterative improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in a quantitative discipline (e.g. Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Physics, Operations Research, Economics, Electrical Engineering, etc.)
• Outstanding problem solving and critical thinking skills
• An understanding of statistical modeling or data science concepts, especially clustering, regression, and classification techniques.
• Aptitude and willingness to learn new things
• Strong communication skills and ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency with common coding languages (Python, R, SQL, etc.)
• Advanced degree in a quantitative discipline
• Professional experience building models with large data sets

Responsibilities

• Use statistical or machine learning techniques to build models that address business needs and comply with regulatory requirements
• Work with large, complex data sets and develop a working knowledge of Auto-Owners data structures and metrics
• Conduct ad-hoc analysis and present results clearly at multiple-levels of stakeholders through visual displays of quantitative information
• Create clear and easy to understand documentation for models
• Monitor model performance and implement iterative improvements

Benefits

• Matched 401(k)
• Fully-funded pension plan (once vested)
• Bonus programs
• Student loan assistance
• Gym cost reimbursement
• Generous paid time off including holidays, vacation days, personal time, and sick leave
• Structured education & training programs
• Mentoring
• Opportunities for advancement and lateral movement

What This Job Offers

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