Senior Data Scientist – Longevity & Mortality (Remote)

RGA; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 125,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global reinsurance company is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to join their Biometric Assumptions Team. This role involves developing innovative data-driven solutions in longevity product development and pricing, focusing on mortality assumption development. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in relevant fields, 6 or more years of experience in statistical modeling, and advanced skills in R or Python. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement in Canada, with a compensation range of $125,000.00 - $165,000.00.

Benefits

Annual bonus plan

Full range of health benefits

Retirement benefits

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience developing statistical models.
• Strong understanding of statistical programs/languages (R or Python).
• Ability to transform data to enhance its predictive value.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and interpretation of models focused on mortality.
• Support Pricing team with insights from large datasets.
• Evaluate new external data sources for innovative applications.

Skills

Statistical modeling (Regression, Decision Trees, Time Series)

R or Python

Spreadsheet skills (Excel/VBA)

Database applications (SQL, Snowflake, Oracle)

Advanced predictive modeling skills

Advanced exploratory data analysis

Ability to analyze large data sets

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Math, Finance, Economics, Statistics, Actuarial Science, Computer Science

Tools

Excel

R

Python

SQL

Job description

A leading global reinsurance company is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to join their Biometric Assumptions Team. This role involves developing innovative data-driven solutions in longevity product development and pricing, focusing on mortality assumption development. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in relevant fields, 6 or more years of experience in statistical modeling, and advanced skills in R or Python. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement in Canada, with a compensation range of $125,000.00 - $165,000.00.