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Independence Pet Group · 1 day ago

Data Scientist - Senior

Scottsdale, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Independence Pet Group is a corporate holding company managing a diverse portfolio of modern pet health brands and services. They are seeking a Senior Data Scientist to design and implement data pipelines, conduct data analysis, and develop predictive models to optimize risk segmentation and improve pet insurance processes.

Pet

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Design and implement data pipelines for collecting, processing, and integrating structured and unstructured data from multiple sources, including internal databases and external data providers

Perform root cause analysis and utilize complex SQL queries to investigate data issues such as data inconsistencies, missing data, and errors. Collaborate with data engineers, data analysts, and other stakeholders as needed

Ensure data accuracy and integrity by conducting data audits and creating reconciliation processes

Database management, including data cleansing, formatting, banding, pre-analysis and integration of data

Conduct exploratory data analysis to understand the relationship between data elements and insurance processes such as pricing, conversion, and retention

Develop rating plans using predictive models to optimize risk segmentation across a portfolio of products while balancing strengths and weaknesses of each model to the subject product

Use advanced statistical techniques to identify key drivers of sales and retention and create/maintain models to forecast expected results

Create and maintain dashboard visualizations in Power BI and Radar to monitor key metrics such as rate levels, risk segmentation, and retention

Collaborate with stakeholders across the company and communicate findings and recommendations to technical and non-technical audiences through reports, presentations, and visualizations

Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in data science and actuarial science to drive continuous improvement and innovation

Establish best practices across the data science workflow, including but not limited to data preparation, modeling, and documentation

Serve as the data science subject matter expert and enrich predictive modeling knowledge and functional capabilities across the actuarial department

Qualification

Data SciencePythonSQLStatistical AnalysisData VisualizationPredictive ModelingCommunication SkillsProblem-SolvingTeam Collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Actuarial Science, or a related field with relevant work experience. Otherwise, Master's degree or higher preferred

5+ years of experience in a data science role, preferable in the insurance industry (P&C or A&H)

Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or SQL, with experience in data manipulation and statistical analysis

Experience with SQL Server and/or Snowflake/Databricks. Familiarity with data warehousing concepts and tools

Experience with WTW's Radar suite, including Radar Base and Emblem or Earnix

Experience using data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, or similar)

Solid understanding of statistical techniques including GLMs, with the ability to build models and interpret results

Familiarity with a broad range of statistical techniques, such as regression modeling, Monte Carlo simulation, GLMs, mixed effects models, gradient boosting, random forests, neural networks, ensemble modeling and time series forecasting

Strong oral and written communication skills

Ability to work efficiently on multiple projects with strong prioritization skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team in a fast-paced environment

Excellent problem-solving skills, critical thinking abilities, and attention to detail

Benefits

Comprehensive full medical, dental and vision Insurance

Basic Life Insurance at no cost to the employee

Company paid short-term and long-term disability

12 weeks of 100% paid Parental Leave

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Retirement savings plan

Personal Paid Time Off

Paid holidays and company-wide Wellness Day off

Paid time off to volunteer at nonprofit organizations

Pet friendly office environment

Commuter Benefits

Group Pet Insurance

On the job training and skills development

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Company

Independence Pet Group

Independence Pet Group is an integrated, full-stack pet insurance platform.

Founded in 2021

Chicago, Illinois, USA

501-1000 employees

https://www.independencepetgroup.com

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