Senior Data Scientist - Actuarial
About The Position
The Senior Data Scientist - Actuarial conducts complex actuarial and predictive analysis to support PEMCO’s product development, rating, reserving, process improvements, and system changes. The role independently provides analytical support, develops large-scale predictive models and multivariate analyses, and creates queries and tools for rates, rating plans, pricing strategies, and financial analysis. It partners with product managers, actuaries, the Product Team, and other business units to inform strategic decisions and deliver business solutions. The position also develops and documents system workflows and processes, builds tools and processes that improve efficiency, and mentors less experienced team members. Applicants must reside and work in Washington, Oregon, Ohio, Illinois, Minnesota, North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Texas, or Idaho. Occasional travel to PEMCO’s Seattle, Washington headquarters is required. PEMCO is a mutual insurance company offering auto, home, renters, and boat coverage, and emphasizes customer service, community impact, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, or a related field.
- At least 6 years of experience in actuarial and statistical predictive modeling.
- At least 3 years of experience in the property and casualty insurance industry.
- Skilled proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Proficiency in Python, R, SAS, and/or SQL.
- Proficiency with Radar, Emblem, or ResQ.
- High-level quantitative modeling skills, knowledge of data structures, and ability to write complex SQL queries.
- Precision, attention to detail, and a strong desire for accuracy and thoroughness.
- Analytical, data-driven approach, including root cause analysis and developing clear, high-quality metrics that support strategic objectives.
- Ability to work with disparate datasets, translate data into insights, integrate external vendor data, and build efficient, scalable infrastructure and data models.
- Knowledge and understanding of relevant laws, rules, and regulations.
- Ability to analyze, diagnose, and resolve complex, unstructured problems collaboratively and efficiently.
- Clear verbal and written communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
- Ability to work independently with limited direction and communicate relevant information during uncertainty.
- Strong time-management and organizational skills, including managing multiple tasks and projects.
- Ability to present data visually and communicate persuasively in meetings with peer groups and senior management.
Nice To Haves
- Graduate or other professional degree, or equivalent work experience.
- Knowledge of HR industry practices.
Responsibilities
- Independently perform complex analytical support for actuarial and product development.
- Develop large-scale predictive models and multivariate analyses.
- Create queries and tools to support the development and implementation of rates, rating plans, pricing strategies, and financial analysis.
- Participate with product managers and actuaries in strategic decisions.
- Collaborate with the Product Team and other business units to provide business solutions.
- Develop and document system workflows and business processes.
- Build tools and processes that improve efficiency and establish best practices.
- Mentor less experienced team members and share best practices.
- Demonstrate behavior consistent with PEMCO policies, values, code of ethics, and business conduct.
- Support the PEMCO brand and help identify talent to advance the company’s mission.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage for eligible employees and family members, with generous employer premium cost shares.
- Employer-paid basic life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
- Long- and short-term disability coverage.
- 401(k) plan with an employer match of two dollars for each dollar contributed on the first 6% of employee pre-tax and/or Roth deferrals, up to federal maximums.
- Vacation and eight paid holidays.
- Four floating holidays and up to ten days of sick leave upon hire, prorated based on hire date and full-time or part-time status.
- Paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, and employee volunteering.
- Education assistance program after one year of service.
- Scholarship program for children of employees after one year of service and a children’s birthday gift program.
- Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Charitable gift matching.
- Potential discretionary bonuses and, depending on role, tiered sales commissions and/or incentives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
