Director, Data Science & AI | Actuary

Job Brief

Remote Opportunity!

Director, Data Science & Artificial Intelligence-Actuary | 100% Remote

General Summary:
Within EMPLOYERS’ Chief Data Analytics Office, the Director, Data Science & AI will lead a group of data scientists and machine learning / AI practitioners to lead the development of advanced analytics models and solutions. As part of the company’s Transformation Office, the Data Science & AI group is responsible for working with partners companywide to develop innovative and measurable capabilities that create a better customer experience, increase operational efficiency, and contribute to improved margin. Actuarial experience/accreditation strongly preferred. #LI-Remote

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Actuarial experience/accreditation strongly preferred
• Partner with business stakeholders, new project teams, and IT to define an AI/ML capability roadmap.
• Identify business value cases and new areas of opportunity to leverage data science / AI.
• Leverage human-centered design principles when determining how to design and build model-driven solutions, ensuring that the users and their key decision points are central to the design.
• Ensure key analytics projects have a clear and business-agreed set of KPIs/measures. Communicate improvements to partners and stakeholders in regular cadence.
• Partner with stakeholders, including product owners and change management experts, to develop implementation plans that consider ease of adoption, change management, and ongoing training to ensure that solutions are being used to improve data-driven decision-making.
• Help lead and guide the Test and Learn Center, with a focus on creating test/control experiments that inform investments and ensure that there is clarity with business leadership as to above/below-the line priorities.
• Identify innovative ways to leverage internal/external data towards business and customer-experience improvements and then clarify prioritization/needs to IT/vendors on delivering against those requirements.
• Identify and manage criteria of technology and data and clearly articulate to partners (IT, Data Platform Teams) so they can help shape and service the solution. Ensure that the vision is planned and understood by all.
• Identify key process/policy gaps which are required to be modified, and advocate with business partners (such as IT and Corporate Security) on why policies should be changed and the associated risk to the organization
• Oversee statistical analysis of solutions, data, and opportunities and ensure that partner organizations are clear on business impact.
• Oversee the design, development, and implementation of models (AI, machine learning, data science) as well as the ongoing monitoring against value creation KPI’s
• Oversee team daily management, employee growth, career development, and talent plan.
• Bring thought leadership to complex business challenges through data analysis and insights.
• Drive accountability across organization for the successful implementation of solutions in real working environments, and that solution adoption is complete. Develop presentations for senior management designed to present relevant information in an impactful manner. Communicate the benefits of AI to senior audiences in the organization while also articulating its risks.

Job Requirements:

• 10+ years experience leading a Data Sciences, Advanced Analytics, or Actuarial organization with experience in Analytical Modeling, Data Science, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and/or Advanced Visualization.
• 8+ years experience in the insurance industry with an understanding of data needs across key group product lines and functional areas, including actuary, claims, and/or underwriting. Actuarial Experience/Accreditation Strongly Preferred.
• Relevant experience in operationalizing data services throughout an organization – applied experience and impact rather than theoretical exercise is required.
• Experience using statistical computer languages (R, Python, PyTorch, SciKit, TensorFlow, MATLAB, SAS, etc.) to manipulate data and draw insights from large data sets.
• Knowledge of a variety of machine learning techniques (clustering, decision tree learning, neural networks, large language models, etc.) and their real-world advantages/drawbacks.
• Knowledge of advanced statistical techniques and concepts (regression, properties of distributions, statistical tests and proper usage, etc.) and associated applications.
• Previous organizational leadership, growth, and oversight of a distributed team of 3+ individuals
• Demonstrated successful execution or oversight of analytics projects
• Experience with advanced analytics platforms / integrated development environments, including but not limited to Spark, Snowflake, Databricks, or AWS SageMaker.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted for the requirements listed above.

About EMPLOYERS Data and Analytics Transformation:

EMPLOYERS is currently transforming its operations into a next-generation digital company – leveraging data and insights across all functions and enabling seamless interactions between our customers and partners in a next-gen digital ecosystem. This transformation is core to improving data-driven decision-making by uncovering unique insights. The organization of the Chief Data Analytics Officer, where this team sits, is key to leading/guiding this conversion – and is hiring breakthrough-leaders who can help drive this change.

Salary Range : $120,000 - $180,000 + comprehensive benefits package. Please follow the link to our benefits page for details! https://www.employers.com/careers/our-benefits-and-perks/

Work Environment:

• Remote: This role is remote, and only open to candidates currently located in the United States and able to work without sponsorship.
• It requires a suitable space that provides a private and quiet workplace.
• Expected Work Hours: Schedules are set to accommodate the requirements of the position and the needs of the organization and may be adjusted as needed.
• Travel: May be required to travel to off-site location(s) to attend meetings, as necessary

EMPLOYERS is a dynamic, fast-growing provider of workers' compensation insurance and services, we are seeking a goal-oriented individual willing to put their ideas to work!

We offer a positive, challenging work environment, combined with an opportunity to build your career as you help us grow our business, in innovative and imaginative ways that are uniquely EMPLOYERS®!

Headquartered in Reno, Nevada, EMPLOYERS/ attributes its long-standing success to its most valuable resource, our employees across the United States. EMPLOYERS/ is known for the quality service and expertise we provide to our clients, and the exemplary work environment we provide for our employees.

We live and breathe our core values: Integrity, Customer Focus, Collaboration, Initiative, Accountability, Innovation, and Personal Fulfillment. These are the pillars that support how we do business with our clients as well as how we treat each other!

At EMPLOYERS, you’ll discover an energetic environment that inspires top achievement. As “America’s small business insurance specialist”, we have the resources, a solid reputation, and an expanding nationwide identity to enrich your work/life and enhance your career.