[Remote] Senior Data Scientist - Actuarial

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. PEMCO is hiring a Senior Data Scientist - Actuarial to conduct complex actuarial and predictive analyses supporting product development, rating, reserving, process improvements, and system changes. The role develops predictive models, tools, and workflows; supports pricing and financial analysis; collaborates on strategic decisions and business solutions; and mentors less experienced team members.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform complex analytical support for actuarial and product development
• Develop large-scale predictive modeling and multivariate analysis
• Create queries and tools to assist the development and implementation of rates, rating plans, pricing strategies and financial analysis
• Participate with product managers and actuaries in making strategic decisions
• Collaborate with Product Team and other business units to provide business solutions
• Develop and document system workflows and business processes
• Pioneer best practice in building tools and processes to create efficiencies
• Mentor less experienced members, helping them improve and sharpen their skills by sharing best practices
• Demonstrate behaviors consistent with PEMCO's policies, values, code of ethics and business conduct
• Authentically support the PEMCO Brand and constantly are on the lookout for top talent to join us to achieve our Mission to Worry Less and Live More
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

• B.A. or B.S. degree or equivalent work experience (Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics or related field)
• 6+ years of experience in actuarial and statistical predictive modeling
• Proven knowledge of HR industry practices
• 3+ years of experience in the property and casualty insurance industry
• MS Office: Skilled proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Proficiency in Python, R, SAS and/or SQL
• Proficiency with Radar, Emblem, or ResQ
• Must be able to demonstrate high level of skill in quantitative modeling, knowledge of data structures and ability to write complex SQL queries
• Is detail orientated and has a strong desire for accuracy and thoroughness
• Thinks analytically; a structured thinker who can put complex ideas into clear frameworks; uses data to conduct root cause analysis and develops high quality, consumable, and consistent metrics that drive strategic objectives and priorities
• Is passionate about working with disparate datasets bringing data together to answer business questions. Collaborates to create, manage, and translate data to meaningful insights. Can work with external vendors to integrate data for analysis; knows how to build efficient and scalable infrastructure and data models
• Possesses knowledge and understanding of relevant laws, rules, and regulations
• Ability to analyze, diagnose and resolve complex unstructured problems quickly, efficiently, and collaboratively
• Communicates clearly and informatively, verbally and in writing, with colleagues, customers, and the community in both technical and non-technical professional language
• Is highly self-motivated and directed. Demonstrates the ability to work with limited direction, communicates relevant information to the appropriate levels during times of uncertainty
• Has excellent time management skills and easily manages multiple tasks, activities, and projects
• Organizes data visually and speaks clearly and persuasively in group presentations and meetings with multiple peer groups and senior management
• Graduate or other professional degree or equivalent work experience

Benefits

• Regular part-time PEMCO employees working at least 24 hours per week and regular full-time PEMCO employees are eligible to elect coverage under medical, dental, and vision plans for themselves and their eligible family members with generous employer premium cost shares.
• For benefits-eligible employees: employer-paid basic life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance, and long- and short-term disability benefit coverages.
• For benefits-eligible employees: eligibility to participate in PEMCO’s 401(k) plan, including an employer match (2 for 1 on the first 6% employee pre-tax and/or Roth deferral, up to federal maximums).
• For benefits-eligible employees in their first year of PEMCO employment: vacation and eight paid holidays.
• For benefits-eligible employees in their first year of PEMCO employment: four floating holidays and up to ten days of sick leave immediately upon hire, pro-rated based on hire date and full-time/part-time status.
• Paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, and employee volunteering in the community.
• Education Assistance Program after one year of service.
• Scholarship program for children of PEMCO employees after one year of service.
• Children’s birthday gift program.
• Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, and charitable gift matching.
• Discretionary bonuses, depending on role, contributions, and performance.
• Tiered sales commissions and/or incentives, depending on role, contributions, and performance.
• Remote work for applicants who reside and work in WA, OR, OH, IL, MN, NC, SC, FL, TX, or ID, with occasional travel to the Seattle, WA headquarters.

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