Senior Predictive Modeler for Insurance Analytics

Right Talent Right Now; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading analytics firm is seeking a Principal Predictive Modeler/Data Scientist. This senior-level role in Jersey City, NJ, focuses on developing innovative data-driven products for the property, casualty, and life insurance sectors. Candidates must have extensive statistical modeling experience and strong communication skills, with at least 8 years of relevant work, including proficiency in statistical software like SAS and R. The position involves leading complex analytics projects and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Graduate-level degree with concentration in a quantitative discipline like statistics, computer science, or economics.
• 8+ years of relevant work experience including 3 years of statistical modeling and data mining in a P&C insurance context.
• Expertise in statistical modeling techniques like linear regression, logistic regression, and GLM.

Responsibilities

• Apply analytical skills to the insurance value chain and develop pricing models.
• Communicate with customers and lead complex analytics projects.
• Execute data analysis and modeling projects from design to final reports.

Skills

Statistical modeling

Data mining

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Education

Graduate degree in quantitative discipline

Bachelor's degree with CAS Associate or Fellow status

Tools

SAS

R

Microsoft Office

SPSS

Matlab

Job description

A leading analytics firm is seeking a Principal Predictive Modeler/Data Scientist. This senior-level role in Jersey City, NJ, focuses on developing innovative data-driven products for the property, casualty, and life insurance sectors. Candidates must have extensive statistical modeling experience and strong communication skills, with at least 8 years of relevant work, including proficiency in statistical software like SAS and R. The position involves leading complex analytics projects and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.