Senior Data Scientist

Company Description

We help the world see new possibilities and inspire change for better tomorrows. Our analytic solutions bridge content, data, and analytics to help business, people, and society become stronger, more resilient, and sustainable.

Job Description

• Under supervision, participates in the development and execution of analysis project plans for timely project completion. May contribute to project hypothesis and goal setting.
• Utilizes statistical and machine learning techniques to create high-performing models that comply with regulatory and privacy requirements and address business objectives and client needs.
• Ensures statistical, computational, and algorithmic validity of results.
• Performs analyses of structured and unstructured data to solve multiple and complex business problems, utilizing advanced statistical, mathematical, and machine learning techniques.
• Ability to keep up to date with emerging methods and environments.
• Provides required support for project delivery and implementation.
• Creates clear and easy-to-understand documents for product support (technical).
• Presents analysis ideas, progress reports, and results to internal managers, and project managers.
• Collaborates with Lead or Principal Data Scientist to develop technical/business approaches and new or enhanced technical tools.
• Completes all responsibilities as outlined on annual Performance Plan.
• Completes all special projects and other duties as assigned.
• Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

Qualifications

• Graduate-level degree with a concentration in a quantitative discipline such as statistics, mathematics, economics, operations research, computer science, or an aligned discipline.
• Skilled with feature engineering, model selection, and assessment methodologies, and familiarity with all stages of the data science pipeline.
• Knowledge in and applied experience with statistical and machine learning.
• Applied, practical experience using statistical and machine learning computer languages (e.g. R, Python, SQL).
• Working familiarity with cloud computing environments.
• Logical, evidence-based problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

Preferred:

• Insurance experience, especially prior rate-making experience, focusing on the personal lines or related business content.
• Experience with text analytics

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Additional Information

For over 50 years, Verisk has been the leading data analytics and technology partner to the global insurance industry by delivering value to our clients through expertise and scale. We empower communities and businesses to make better decisions on risk, faster.

At Verisk, you'll have the chance to use your voice and build a rewarding career that's as unique as you are, with work flexibility and the support, coaching, and training you need to succeed. 

For the eighth consecutive year, Verisk is proudly recognized as a Great Place to Work® for outstanding workplace culture in the US, fourth consecutive year in the UK, Spain, and India, and second consecutive year in Poland.  We value learning, caring and results and make inclusivity and diversity a top priority.  In addition to our Great Place to Work® Certification, we’ve been recognized by The Wall Street Journal as one of the Best-Managed Companies and by Forbes as a World’s Best Employer and Best Employer for Women, testaments to the value we place on workplace culture.

We’re 7,000 people strong.  We relentlessly and ethically pursue innovation. And we are looking for people like you to help us translate big data into big ideas. Join us and create an exceptional experience for yourself and a better tomorrow for future generations.

Verisk Businesses

Underwriting Solutions — provides underwriting and rating solutions for auto and property, general liability, and excess and surplus to assess and price risk with speed and precision

Claims Solutions — supports end-to-end claims handling with analytic and automation tools that streamline workflow, improve claims management, and support better customer experiences

Property Estimating Solutions — offers property estimation software and tools for professionals in estimating all phases of building and repair to make day-to-day workflows the most efficient

Extreme Event Solutions — provides risk modeling solutions to help individuals, businesses, and society become more resilient to extreme eve