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Senior Data Scientist, Decisions - Risk

Drives data science initiatives on the Risk Solutions team to reduce claims costs and improve safety through predictive models, experiments, and cross-functional collaboration. Requires 5+ years experience, SQL/Python proficiency, and quantitative degree.

148k – 185k
Hybrid5+ YOEData Science

About the role

Responsibilities

  • Leverage large-scale data and analytic frameworks to identify high-impact opportunities to reduce the total cost of claims.
  • Partner with product managers, engineers, actuaries, claims, and operators to translate data insights into decisions and action.
  • Construct and fit statistical, machine learning, or optimization models.
  • Design and analyze online experiments; communicate results and act on launch decisions.
  • Develop analytical frameworks to monitor business and product performance.
  • Establish metrics that measure the health of our products, the business, as well as the driver experience.
  • Collaborate with the Claims team to identify high-impact opportunities where data-driven interventions can reduce the total cost of claims.

Experience

  • Degree in a quantitative field such as statistics, actuarial science, economics, applied math, operations research or engineering (advanced degrees preferred), or relevant work experience.
  • 5+ years of industry experience in a data science, analytics, or management consulting role.
  • End-to-end experience with data, including querying, aggregation, analysis, and visualization.
  • Ability to manage, influence, negotiate, and inspire others in a fast-moving environment.
  • Proficiency in SQL and Python.
  • Experience with insurance claims analytics a plus.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills, and ability to collaborate with cross-functional partners.

Compensation

Expected base pay range in the San Francisco area: $148,000 - $185,000, not inclusive of potential equity offering, bonus or benefits.

Skills

SQLPythonMachine LearningStatistical ModelingA/B TestingData VisualizationData AnalysisOnline ExperimentsOptimization ModelsInsurance Claims Analytics

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