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Lead Data Scientist
Job Locations US-United States
Requisition ID
JR1003446
Category
Analytics
Position Type
Regular Full-Time
Overview
Do you enjoy solving difficult pricing and underwriting problems? Are you resourceful? Do you enjoy working with data? If so, AmTrust is looking to add a talented experienced Data Scientist to their growing Data Science & AI Team with specific commercial insurance pricing experience. AmTrust Financial Services Inc. is a multinational property and casualty insurer specializing in coverage for small to mid-sized businesses. We love finding new and innovative ways to use our data and technology to provide a top-notch customer experience and we want your help!
Responsibilities
Responsibilities :
1.Build and lead a high-performing team of data scientists
2.Work with cross-functional partners in product, actuarial, marketing, finance, and operations to achieve business goals
3.Prioritize and lead deep dives into our data to uncover new product and business opportunities
4.Develop analytical frameworks, roadmaps, and metrics for the team and broader organization
5.Collaborate with other leaders and executives to build data-informed business strategy and product roadmaps
6.Serve as a champion of sound decision-making at all levels of the company
7.Keeps current with market trends and demands.
8.Performs other functionally related duties as assigned.
Qualifications : Required :
- Master's Degree - with coursework focused on advanced algorithms, mathematics in computing, data structures etc.
- 5 or more years' experience in a data science or advanced analytics related role
- Knowledge of programming languages like SQL, Python, R, and Scala
- Strong mathematics skills (e.g., statistics, algebra)
- Advanced ability to perform exploratory data analysis
- Experience with common data science toolkits
- Working knowledge of statistics
- Exceptional technical writing skills
- Ability to communicate complex data in a simple, actionable way
- Ability to visualize data in the most effective way possible for a given project or study
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Experience with machine learning and AI
- Familiarity with data management tools
- Ability to work independently and with team members from different backgrounds
- Excellent attention to detail
- Experience with deep learning frameworks like Tensorflow or PyTorch and associated high-level API's like Keras
- Experience with web-application development (Javascript, Node, Flask, Shiny, etc.)
- Familiarity with business intelligence tools (e.g., Tableau)
- Experience with big data technologies such as Hadoop and Spark
Preferred :
This job description is designed to provide a general overview of the requirements of the job and does not entail a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities that will be required in this position. AmTrust has the right to revise this job description at any time.
Qualifications
Qualified applicants would have an MA / MSC / Ph.D. in Computer Science, Statistics, Data Science, Economics or other quantitative field, and at least 5 years' experience in the following skill areas :
Developing and implementing loss cost models, retention, conversion, and any other relevant pricing models for commercial insurance
Bonus points for experience in :
We are looking for a strong communicator who is comfortable with immersing themselves deeply within a business process, learning new things, and finding unique and creative ways to help us grow. If you tend to think of yourself as part engineer, part statistician, part computer scientist, part detective, and part project manager then what are you waiting for? Apply today!
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What We Offer
AmTrust Financial Services offers a competitive compensation package and excellent career advancement opportunities. Our benefits include : Medical & Dental Plans, Life Insurance, including eligible spouses & children, Health Care Flexible Spending, Dependent Care, 401k Savings Plans, Paid Time Off.
AmTrust strives to create a diverse and inclusive culture where thoughts and ideas of all employees are appreciated and respected. This concept encompasses but is not limited to human differences with regard to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, culture, religion or disabilities.
AmTrust values excellence and recognizes that by embracing the diverse backgrounds, skills, and perspectives of its workforce, it will sustain a competitive advantage and remain an employer of choice. Diversity is a business imperative, enabling us to attract, retain and develop the best talent available. We see diversity as more than just policies and practices. It is an integral part of who we are as a company, how we operate and how we see our future.
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