Advanced Analytics Modeler (Hybrid Work Model)

Sentry Insurance; United States; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Meal Subsidy

401(k) with dollar-for-dollar match

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid-Time Off

Health and wellness benefits

Well-being and Employee Assistance

Charitable gift matching

Job summary

Sentry Insurance is seeking an Advanced Analytics Modeler in Stevens Point, WI, with hybrid work options. The role focuses on translating data into pricing, underwriting, and claims insights using statistical methods and ML techniques.

Provide actionable business information across departments and collaborate with modelers, actuaries, and data analysts. The position can be filled as an Advanced Analytics Modeler I or II based on qualifications, with opportunities for growth and ongoing

Qualifications

• Degree in quantitative field; Master’s preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of related analytics experience in an insurance context preferred.
• Strong communication and collaboration across disciplines.
• Proficiency in Python, SQL, and data visualization tools.

Responsibilities

• Build analytics solutions to improve pricing, underwriting, sales and claims outcomes.
• Identify data sources; construct raw data queries in Snowflake, SQL or Python.
• Transform data, compute predictors, and assemble modeling datasets.
• Apply statistical methods and ML techniques to solve business problems.
• Communicate results with stakeholders to align with business goals.
• Create data visualizations in Tableau to convey model results.

Education

Degree in Data Science, Applied Mathematics, Statistics or related field

Master’s degree or relevant postgraduate certificate

2+ years related work experience

Excellent communication skills

Tools

Snowflake

Python

SQL

Tableau

Job description

The Advanced Analytics Modeler translates raw data into actionable business information. This role, in the Advanced Analytics Department, applies economic, quantitative, and statistical skills in the development of pricing, underwriting, sales, and claims models to achieve profitable growth and make sound business decisions across all areas of Sentry Insurance. This position can be filled as an Advanced Analytics Modeler I or Advanced Analytics Modeler II based on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate. This position will be located at our Office in Stevens Point, WI in a hybrid work model and is not a fully remote opportunity. For this position, Sentry does not offer employment to holders of F-1, J-1, and H-1 Visas.

What You’ll Do

• Build comprehensive analytics solutions to improve business outcomes such as pricing accuracy, resource efficiencies, business workflows, and identification of trends and opportunities.
• Identify data sources and build raw data queries in Snowflake, SQL, or Python.
• Construct processes in Python to run raw data queries, perform data transformation, execute predictor and target variable calculations, and assemble final predictive modeling datasets.
• Apply data science tools and various statistical techniques such as regression, generalized linear models, gradient boosting and neural networks to build, validate, and implement models for solving business problems.
• Communicate with business stakeholders throughout the modeling process to account for relevant business considerations and align the solution with the business outcomes.
• Create data visualizations in Tableau to communicate model performance, variable importance, impacts, and other tools to assist end users in understanding and using the analytics solutions most effectively.
• Collaborate with modelers, actuaries, and data analysts in Advanced Analytics to review and share diverse ideas to improve analytics solutions.
• Monitor existing models and processes to ensure performance and data quality.

What It Takes

• Degree in Data Science, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, or a closely related quantitative field.
• Master’s degree, a relevant postgraduate certificate or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of related work experience preferred.
• Experience in the insurance industry preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to effectively collaborate with multi-disciplinary groups and all organizational levels.
• Demonstrated proficiency in statistical software tools, Python is preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of data extraction, validation, and practical application of statistical modeling techniques.

What You’ll Receive

• Sentry is happy to offer flexibility through a scheduled Hybrid work model.
• Monday and Friday work from home if you choose to, Tuesday through Thursday you’ll work in office.
• As a Sentry associate, you will have an in-office workspace and materials for your home office. In addition to the laptop, you will receive prior to your start, Sentry will provide equipment for your home office.
• Meal Subsidy available for associates who report to an office.
• 401(K) plan with a dollar-for-dollar match on your first eight percent, plus immediate vesting to help strengthen your financial future.
• Continue your education and career development through Sentry University (SentryU) and utilize our Tuition Reimbursement program.
• Generous Paid-Time Off plan for you to enjoy time out of the office as well as Volunteer-Time off.
• Group Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, Parental leave, and our Health and Wellness benefits to encourage a healthy lifestyle.
• Well-being and Employee Assistance programs.
• Sentry Foundation gift matching program to encourage charitable giving.

About Sentry

We take great pride in making Forbes’ list of America’s Best Midsize Employers. A lot of different factors go into that honor, many of which contribute to your job satisfaction.

Our bright future is built on a long track record of success. We got our start in 1904 and have been helping businesses succeed and protect their futures ever since. Because of the trust placed in us, we’re one of the largest and financially strongest mutual insurance companies in the United States. We’re rated A+ by A.M. Best, the industry's leading rating authority.

Our headquarters is in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, with offices located throughout the United States. From sales to claims, and information technology to marketing, we enjoy a rewarding and challenging work environment with opportunities for ongoing professional development and growth.

Get ready to own your future at Sentry. Opportunities await!

Equal Employment Opportunity

Sentry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy that there be no discrimination in employment based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, or sexual orientation.