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Form of workCoalition is looking for a Data Scientist to join our rapidly growing data science team to solve underwriting challenges. You will use analytics, experimentation, and modern statistical techniques to help us understand and improve our underwriting system. you will be responsible for growing our revenue in a safe and efficient manner, from informing pricing strategies to better market segmentation to identifying/executing on further automation opportunities. This role requires an ability to partner with our head of underwriting and other key stakeholders to quickly identify emerging trends in our underwriting data and effectively communicate clear, actionable strategies across the company.
As a Senior Data Scientist, Underwriting at Coalition you will be responsible for helping improve efficiency and drive process improvement within the organization by reviewing company procedures, collecting data, and applying analytical/ statistical techniques to streamline operations and reduce wasted time and resources. You will work closely with the business stakeholders to understand current processes, limitations (both system and legal/compliance), and opportunities to improve workflows. You will be expected to evangelize operational improvements within the business units and monitor/report to senior leadership on the impact from the changes. You will thrive on identifying data-backed opportunities to grow our revenue and reduce our costs.
- Lead cross-functional projects using analytical and statistical techniques to discover insights that will guide strategic operational decisions and uncover optimization opportunities
- Collaborate with the sales team to improve cost-effectiveness across all business units.
- Review company policies and business processes, using statistical techniques to improve decision-making and develop new policies and procedures to reduce operational inefficiencies
- Lead the design and delivery of data models, reporting systems, data automation systems, dashboards and performance metrics that support key business operational decisions
- Enhance end-to-end insurance workflow and improve cross-departmental engagements
- Training employees to use new systems or follow new processes
- Mentorship of junior employees
- A Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Economics, Mathematics or related technical field
- 5+ years of experience in related analytical, data science or consulting background
- Experience with sales & servicing tools like Salesforce, Zendesk, Hubspot, Zoho etc
- Expert SQL proficiency with proven competencies in designing well-architected data models, optimizing for query performance, and clearly documenting code
- Understanding of and experience with experimental design, statistical methods and machine learning
- Work in Tableau, Looker, or similar visualization / business intelligence platform
- Strong programming skills in Python, R, or similar programming language
- Strong communication skills and ability to convey complex topics to non-technical audiences
- Passion, drive, and a deep sense of responsibility. We build the systems that keep us and our customers safe!
Bonus Points
- Experience in insurance, insurtech and fintech industries
- Experience with DBT, Airflow or similar analytics workflow tools is a big plus
- Experience with operational tools and business systems such as Amplitude, Google Analytics, Marketo, Salesforce, Segment, or Zuora a plus
- Experience using data science tools like scikit-learn, pandas, numpy, XGBoost, TensorFlow
- Exposure to causal inference and other advanced statistical methods
- 100% medical, dental and vision coverage
- Flexible PTO policy
- Annual home office stipend and WeWork access
- Mental & physical health wellness programs (One Medical, Headspace, Gympass, and more)!
- Competitive compensation and opportunity for advancement
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