Senior Data Scientist
Company: Plymouth Rock Management Company of New Jersey
Location: Red Bank, NJ
Posted on: August 21, 2018
Job Description:
Title: Senior Data Scientist (Red Bank, NJ) Description: Duties: Build multivariate predictive models to aid in the
development of insurance pricing. Develop customized computer programs for
various statistical analyses. Review external and internal data sources
to identify new variables which may enhance model predictions.
Collaborate with colleagues with diverse backgrounds to bring business value
to the organization. Analyze data on the safety and potential
replacement cost of personal passenger vehicles, in an effort to control company
costs. Develop and evaluate statistical models to analyze and
understand which segments in insureds’ demographics or vehicular
characteristics are more prone to insurances losses, utilize for loss projections.
Prepare presentations and oversee small-scale projects. Education and Experience: PhD in Statistics, Engineering, Mathematics, Economics, or a
related field (foreign educational equivalent accepted) and two (2)
years of experience developing multivariate predictive insurance product
models; or in the alternative, a Master’s degree in Statistics,
Engineering, Mathematics, Economics, or a related field (foreign
educational equivalent accepted) and five (5) years of experience as
indicated above. Special Requirements: Also requires demonstrated expertise (DE): utilizing SAS, R, or
Python for data extraction, model development, and performance
evaluation for insurance ratings and underwriting; DE converting generalized
linear models (GLM models) to insurance rate plans; DE performing
statistical modeling and machine learning, including Gradient Boosting
Machine (GBM) and random forests; and DE performing Extract, Transform, Load
(ETL), and data manipulation using SQL or ab initio. *Expertise may be gained during graduate program. To apply please email resume clearly referencing Job Code #
1808-1726 to recruit@plymouthrock.com
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