Senior Data Scientist - Customer Experience GenAI

Travelers • Hartford, CT

10d

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 Manager & Sr. Data Scientist, you will build sophisticated models that solve important business problems and enhance our customer experience. This may include the use of generative AI and other artificial intelligence techniques to analyze imagery, text, and other unstructured data. You will design, build, and evaluate Generative AI solutions, including reusable tools, skills, and agents, that accelerate adoption and transform how teams work across Customer Experience. You will employ storytelling using data to communicate insights and findings to stakeholders. This role may manage others.

Requirements

• Master's in STEM related field or equivalent.
• 5 years of related experience.
• Advanced working knowledge of modeling/GenAI/research/ analytics or actuarial required.
• GenAI fundamentals including prompt design, tool use and agents, RAG pipelines, fine-tuning vs. retrieval tradeoffs, hallucination mitigation, and grounding/attribution.
• Strong grasp of value creation and business model concepts.
• Advanced knowledge of multiple statistical software programs.
• Ability to develop advanced models and interpret model results.
• Application of advanced statistics underlying data models.
• Ability to develop emerging statistical procedures to work.
• Advanced knowledge in 2-3 of the following: GenAI, 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 three years of experience, or Ph.D in Statistics, Mathematics, Decision Sciences, Actuarial Science or related analytical STEM field plus zero 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.

Nice To Haves

• Skills: Adaptability Presentations Influencing Skills Peer Reviewing Decision Making Coaching Business Intelligence (BI) Strategic Thinking Predictive Modeling Generative AI Technical Communication Lifelong Learning Data Analysis Critical Thinking Problem Solving Data Storytelling

Responsibilities

• Manage portions of business or technical projects focused on the design or development of analytical and Generative AI solutions.
• Share expertise with the community through discussions, presentations, or peer reviews
• Set and manage expectations with business partners for small projects, and with limited guidance, identify potential conflicts and build consensus.
• Design, build, and evaluate reusable GenAI tools, skills, agents, and workflows; rapidly prototype emerging AI capabilities and move successful experiments toward scalable, production-ready solutions.
• Support the rollout and enablement of approved AI tools through technical guidance, experimentation, training, office hours, and hands-on partnership with users.
• Communicate analysis, insights, and results to team, peers, and business partners, and with guidance, tailor communication to the audience.
• Be a mentor or resource for less experienced analytic talent, onboard new employees and interns, and support recruiting and talent assessment efforts.
• Support various training and skill development initiatives.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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