United States onlyWe are looking for a skilled Senior Data Scientist focused on predictive modeling to join our Actuarial team. This key technical position, reporting directly to the Data Science Senior Manager, encompasses the entire modeling lifecycle, including model design, data, development, validation, and implementation. In this role, you will be an integral part of a collaborative team, working with various functions within the Actuarial team and across departments to drive data-driven decision-making.
This is a remote position working under EST business hours.
Salary Range: $110,000 - $160,000
Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S.; Kingstone does not currently sponsor individuals for employment-based visas.
What you will do:
- Design, build, and deploy pricing, underwriting, and customer demand models to continuously improve Kingstone’s profitability and growth.
- Oversee end-to-end model development and application.
- Lead modeling or data projects and guide junior data scientists.
- Continuously refresh and enhance existing models.
- Own data management for the modeling function, including data collection, integration, cleaning, processing and transformation.
- Explore new data sources and analytical techniques to ensure competitive advantage.
- Communicate analysis, insights, and results to team, business partners, and leaders.
- Share expertise with the business and the actuarial community through discussions, presentations, or peer reviews to improve business outcomes.
- An advanced degree in Statistics, Data Science, or a related field; or a bachelor’s degree with 7+ years of predictive modeling experience.
- 5+ years of experience working in a data science modeling development position in the insurance field.
- Experience working for a personal lines P&C insurance carrier, preferably with experience in the Homeowners business.
- Expertise in Microsoft Office tools, SQL, and R or Python.
- Hands-on modeling experience with large-scale datasets and a deep understanding of predictive modeling, data mining, and other quantitative and research analytics (Generalized Linear Models, Multivariate Analysis, Bayesian Methods, Non-Linear Models, Decision Trees, Parametric estimation, Machine learning techniques, etc.).
- Intensive experience managing, processing and analyzing data for modeling purposes.
- Industry expertise in predictive analytics tools, regression models, and software (preferably Earnix) is required.
- Self-motivation and capability of independently and proactively advancing projects.
- Strong willingness to learn and attention to detail.
- Excellent communications skills including verbal, written, and presentation skills.
- Collaborative strengths and ability to work as part of a team as well as cross-functionally.
- Ability to develop and deliver communications for complex technical projects to non-technical audiences (appropriate audience, level of detail, urgency).
- Comprehensive health benefits
- Life and disability insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid parental leave
- Paid vacation, paid holidays, and birthday off
- Peer recognition program
