Transamerica · 23 hours ago
Sr Research Analyst
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$85K/yr - $105K/yr
5+ years expTransamerica is a financial services company committed to helping people live their best lives through innovative solutions. They are seeking a Senior Research Analyst to apply technical knowledge and research skills for data-driven underwriting initiatives, focusing on data analysis and model development to support underwriting automation.
Financial ServicesImpact InvestingInsurance
Responsibilities
Utilize statistical methods and techniques to analyze data and deliver data-driven insights for underwriting decision-making and automation
Develop models to support underwriting automation
Monitor key performance indicators to ensure effective tracking and assessment of underwriting activities
Conduct protective value studies to evaluate the effectiveness and value of third party data sources
Construct and maintain data dictionaries to ensure clarity and consistency in data usage
Perform deep dive analyses to uncover detailed insights
Develop models to support underwriting automation processes
Prepare detailed reports and presentations for senior management and stakeholders
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in research, biological science, analytics, statistics, actuarial science or related field, or equivalent experience
Five years of research/analytics experience in underwriting automation, data science, life insurance, or medical research
Proficiency in R, Python or equivalent coding language and/or Power BI
Proficiency in SQL
Experience building basic statistical and/or machine learning models
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Strong analytical problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills to present research findings to senior management
An inquisitive mindset and the ability and willingness to learn new skills
Proficiency using MS Excel
Preferred
Advanced degree in a relevant field
Life underwriting knowledge
Experience with automation
Benefits
Pension Plan
401k Match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Disability Insurance
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Employee Discounts
Career Training & Development Opportunities
Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.
Ten (10) paid holidays per year (typically mirroring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holidays).
Be Well Company holistic wellness program, which includes Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars
Parental Leave – fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child.
Adoption Assistance
Employee Assistance Program
Back-Up Care Program
PTO for Volunteer Hours
Employee Matching Gifts Program
Employee Resource Groups
Inclusion and Diversity Programs
Employee Recognition Program
Referral Bonus Programs
Company
Transamerica
Transamerica is a private holding company that provides services for various life insurance companies and investment firms. It is a sub-organization of Aegon.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown1999-02-19Acquired
Leadership Team
Will Fuller
Chief Executive Officer
Andrew Yorks
Chief Investment Officer
Recent News
2025-12-21
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