Lighthouse Life Solutions · 21 hours ago
Vice President of Data Analytics & AI
West Palm Beach, FL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expLighthouse Life Solutions is seeking a Vice President of Data Analytics & AI to architect, build, and oversee their AI/ML capabilities. This role is critical to enhancing the company's competitive position in the life settlements market by defining and executing their data science strategy and building a high-performing team.
FinanceFinancial ServicesInsurance
Hiring Manager
Adam Lippman
Responsibilities
Define and execute LHL’s data science and AI strategy aligned with business objectives
Partner with executive leadership (CEO, COO, CBO, CFO) to identify high-impact AI/ML opportunities
Establish KPIs and success metrics for data science initiatives
Manage departmental budget and resource allocation
Report on AI/ML program progress and ROI to leadership
Architect scalable, production-grade AI/ML systems for life settlement analytics
Lead development of predictive models for:
Life expectancy (LE) enhancement and validation
Policy pricing optimization and bid strategy
Portfolio risk assessment and concentration analysis
Seller/advisor behavior and pipeline forecasting
Establish MLOps practices including model versioning, monitoring, and governance
Ensure responsible AI practices including bias detection, explainability, and compliance
Provide technical due diligence on AI/ML vendors and data providers
Evaluate and benchmark external LE providers and actuarial models
Oversee integration of third-party AI solutions into LHL’s technology stack
Negotiate technical requirements and SLAs with data vendors
Build and lead a high-performing data science team (hire, mentor, develop)
Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning
Establish best practices for data science workflows, code quality, and documentation
Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Finance, Technology, and Business Development
Partner with Technology team to ensure robust data infrastructure
Implement data governance frameworks appropriate for financial services
Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations and industry standards
Drive data quality initiatives across the organization
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, or related quantitative field
10+ years of progressive experience in data science, machine learning, or AI
5+ years in leadership roles managing data science teams
Experience deploying production ML systems at scale
Track record of delivering measurable business impact through AI/ML
Expert proficiency in Python and SQL
Deep expertise in machine learning algorithms, statistical modeling, and predictive analytics
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
Familiarity with modern data stack (Snowflake, Databricks, DBT, or similar)
Understanding of MLOps tools and practices (MLflow, Kubeflow, SageMaker, or similar)
Exceptional communication skills - ability to translate complex technical concepts for business audiences
Strategic thinking with strong business acumen
Proven ability to build, motivate, and retain high-performing teams
Experience managing vendor relationships and technical partnerships
Collaborative approach with ability to influence without direct authority
Preferred
Master's degree or PhD
Experience in financial services, insurance, or actuarial analytics
Familiarity with mortality/longevity modeling
Understanding of life settlements, life insurance, or related industries
Experience with regulatory compliance in financial services
Benefits
Comprehensive health, dental, vision
401(k) with match
Flexible PTO
Flexible remote/hybrid arrangement
Company
Lighthouse Life Solutions
Lighthouse Life Solutions works with financial professionals - including insurance agents, financial advisors, accountants, and others - who advise and assist policyowners with the sale of unwanted, unneeded or unaffordable life insurance policies.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Michael Freedman
Chief Executive Officer
Charles Portz
Chief Financial Officer
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