Director, BI Product Portfolio Analytics

Travelers Canada; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance firm in Connecticut is seeking an experienced analytics professional to direct a team focused on strategic business decisions. The role requires strong leadership, extensive experience in data analysis, particularly in the P&C insurance sector, and the ability to mentor junior talent. Offering competitive benefits including health insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and wellness programs.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement plan with 401(k) matching

Minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually

Wellness program

Volunteer encouragement programs

Qualifications

• Seven years of related data and analytic experience.
• Experience in the P&C Insurance Industry, particularly in Commercial Lines.
• Proven leadership & team development experience with junior analytics professionals.

Responsibilities

• Direct analytics team and influence strategic business decisions.
• Track metrics and optimize team operations.
• Onboard new employees and mentor junior talent.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Data management

Business intelligence tools

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in STEM or Business School Master’s Degree

Tools

Open-source analytical programming languages

Business intelligence tools

Job description

* Direct the team in determining and using appropriate techniques that may include diagnostic analysis, active monitoring and/or multivariate modeling methods that can be used to influence strategic business decisions by balancing constraints and opportunities.* Track request volume, response times, and efficiency metrics while continuously optimizing team operations for the Rapid Response team and function.* Be a mentor or resource for less experienced analytic talent, onboard new employees and interns, and provide support for recruiting and talent assessment efforts.* Explore and implement new data and analytic tools, techniques and industry best practices to apply to business problems.* Interpret and synthesize findings across multiple analyses and influence optimal business action based on balancing business constraints and analytical findings.* Build organizational partnerships across lines and functional teams to define and inform key strategic decisions.* Ensure sound data strategy, quality, and coding best practices and bring recommendations and suggestions for improvements to supporting areas.* Perform other duties as assigned.* Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM related field, or a Business School Master’s Degree with a concentration in a technical or analytical field.* Seven years of related data and analytic experience.* Experience in the P&C Insurance Industry, ideally supporting Commercial Lines Products* Proven leadership & team development experience, particularly in managing and mentoring junior analytics professionals.* Experience using and building business intelligence tools. * Experience working on large-scale multidimensional data using advanced knowledge of open-source cloud-enabled analytical programming languages.* Experience leading and managing complex projects.* Ability to think strategically and use judgement to resolve issues as they arise.* Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact, tailor, and translate analyses and methodology and influence at senior levels of the organization.* Proactively build and own professional business relationships across the Enterprise.* **Health Insurance**: Employees and their eligible family members – including spouses, domestic partners, and children – are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment.* **Retirement:** Travelers matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to your first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum. If you have student loan debt, you can enroll in the Paying it Forward Savings Program. When you make a payment toward your student loan, Travelers will make an annual contribution into your 401(k) account. You are also eligible for a Pension Plan that is 100% funded by Travelers.* **Paid Time Off:** Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually, plus nine paid company Holidays.* **Wellness Program:** The Travelers wellness program is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health program provides access to free professional counseling services, health coaching and other resources to support your daily life needs.* **Volunteer Encouragement:** We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice.## **Employment Practices**Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We value the unique abilities and talents each individual brings to our organization and recognize that we benefit in numerous ways from our differences. In accordance with local law, candidates seeking employment in Colorado are not required to disclose dates of attendance at or graduation from educational institutions.If you are a candidate and have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please send us an email so we may assist you.Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting.To learn more about our comprehensive benefit programs please visit .