Data Scientist - Insurance Retention Modeling
$123,078–$170,941 year
RemoteUnited States or US
Job Summary
Collaborate with business departments including UW, Claims, Marketing, and Advertising to identify opportunities and answer business questions using statistical models and machine learning techniques. Conduct project work and ad-hoc analyses to improve business processes, retrieve structured and unstructured data, and create dynamic reports and dashboards. Establish automated procedures to streamline analysis and reduce costs while communicating findings to stakeholders through presentations and meetings. Work independently with guidance from senior data scientists to develop research plans and implement solutions across IT and analytical processes.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in math, statistics, computer science or other related areas
- At least 2 years of experience in data mining and data/statistical analysis
- At least 2 years experience with SQL and statistical software packages (Python, R, SAS)
- At least 1 year experience working as a data scientist or similar role
- proven track record in data processing, predictive modeling, and machine learning techniques
- At least 1 year of experience in insurance or financial service related fields
- Demonstrated solid skills in data mining, machine learning, programming and optimization
- Knowledge with cloud-based advanced data and analytics environment
- Passion for problem-solving, comfort with ambiguity
- Ability to think conceptually, analytically and creatively
- Experience using R, Python and other programing languages
- Strong data skills and the ability to work with large structured and unstructured data sources
- Experience in of predictive modeling, general model building, and validation procedures
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Excellent analytical and critical thinking
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Regular attendance at work on a full-time schedule of at least 8 hours and 40 hours per week
Desired Qualifications
- Master's Degree (or ACAS/FCAS) preferred
Additional Requirements
- Mercury Insurance is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
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