Nationwide · 2 days ago
Consultant, Risk Analytics Researcher
Nationwide is a company dedicated to providing extraordinary care to its customers. The Consultant, Risk Analytics Researcher will apply machine learning and statistical techniques to catastrophe risk modeling, supporting the research and development of predictive models using large datasets.
BankingFinancial ServicesInsuranceLife Insurance
Responsibilities
Researches and implements financial engineering, data science and statistical techniques for risk management and business applications
Completes regular testing of risk limits to provide distinct management guidance on asset allocation, risk transfer and product growth decisions
Owns complex quantitative modeling processes and philosophies. Identifies industry standards to understand if models are working as intended
Collaborates to ensure that consistent model assumptions, processes and outputs are well understood and that modeling standard methodologies are upheld
Reviews and analyzes model output to identify model limitations and their impact. Provides corrective quantitative methods
Crafts and updates model documentation for business continuity purposes
Collaborates to develop creative solutions to business problems
Acts as the technology owner for Risk Analytics
Qualification
Required
Strong programming in R and/or for data science workflows
Experience with machine learning algorithms such as: Random Forests, Regression models (linear, logistic, etc.), Mixed-effects modeling for hierarchical data structures
Ability to work with large-scale datasets, including climate/weather and insurance data
Geospatial data analysis experience (e.g., GIS tools, spatial joins, raster/vector data)
Solid understanding of relational databases (SQL)
Knowledge of statistical modeling and predictive analytics
Master's degree or higher in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, or related field
Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research and publish findings
Working knowledge of machine learning, stochastic processes, Monte Carlo simulations, sampling methods and other statistical techniques applicable to specialized risk modeling
Proficient written and verbal communication skills
Intermediate proficiency with Excel and common statistical software such as R, SAS, Python, or MATLAB
Preferred
Familiarity with catastrophe modeling platforms (Verisk, RMS) is highly desirable
Exposure to insurance or financial risk modeling is desirable
Graduate-level studies in a related field with advanced degree highly desirable
Progress toward FCAS, FSA, CQF, CFA or similar preferred
Typically, five or more years of related work experience in financial risk modeling or actuarial functions
Benefits
Medical/dental/vision
Life insurance
Short and long term disability coverage
Paid time off with newly hired associates receiving a minimum of 18 days paid time off each full calendar year pro-rated quarterly based on hire date
Nine paid holidays
8 hours of Lifetime paid time off
8 hours of Unity Day paid time off
401(k) with company match
Company-paid pension plan
Business casual attire
Company
Nationwide
Nationwide, a Fortune 100 company based in Columbus, Ohio, is one of the largest and strongest diversified insurance and financial services organizations in the United States.
Funding
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