Sun Life · 3 hours ago
Senior Data Scientist
Portland, ME
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$97K/yr - $146K/yr
4+ years expSun Life U.S. is one of the largest providers of employee and government benefits, helping approximately 50 million Americans access the care and coverage they need. The Senior Data Scientist provides advanced analytics support within the Business Analytics function, applying machine learning to enhance risk-based decisions across the Health and Risk Solutions business.
FinanceFinancial ServicesInsurance
Responsibilities
Apply advanced data science techniques to solve business problems across a broad range of data analysis functions including predictive analysis, data modeling, visualization and data profiling
Apply expertise with data wrangling, feature engineering, model training and model evaluation
Ability to identify the right algorithms and statistical techniques for a specific project as well as the best features for a model
Align with best practices for data mining and modeling as set up by the team
Partners with key subject matter experts across various functional teams within the Health & Risk Solution business to help develop predictive modeling and analytic solutions based on understanding of business needs and opportunities
Develop and maintain high-quality, robust predictive models using advanced analytic techniques
Extract and analyze internal and external data sources to help answer key business problems related to risk assessment
Qualification
Required
Ability to work with a diverse range of people
4-5 years of experience in developing and implementing data science techniques
BS/MS/PhD in a statistical, mathematical, or technical field (e.g., data science, computer science, actuarial science)
Experience with actuarial/pricing, underwriting or related concepts utilized in the health insurance field preferred. Experience with pricing/underwriting advanced analytics application within property & casualty insurance sector is welcomed
Strong communication skills, with an ability to explain technical concepts to a non-technical audience
Attention to details and accuracy and clarity in communicating results and insights
Proactive ownership of problem solving with team members and subject matter experts
Experience with a broad range of statistical programming languages, applications and data environments (e.g., R, Python, SQL, Tableau)
Strong knowledge of data science including conditioning, modeling, integration and visualization
Strong knowledge of the fundamental statistical and AI underpinnings of data science
Commitment to data compliance, model governance and security protocols
Strong business acumen to understand why and how the work we do will impact our business stakeholders
Preferred
Experience with actuarial/pricing, underwriting or related concepts utilized in the health insurance field preferred
Business knowledge of insurance sector preferred
Benefits
Generous vacation and sick time
Market-leading paid family, parental and adoption leave
Medical coverage
Company paid life and AD&D insurance
Disability programs
Partially paid sabbatical program
401(k) employer match
Stock purchase options
Employer-funded retirement account
Company
Sun Life
Sun Life is a leading financial services organization dedicated to helping people achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.05B2024-05-13Post Ipo Debt· $548.79M
2023-07-04Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2000-03-24IPO
Leadership Team
Kevin Strain
President & CEO
Luc Nhon Ly
Chief Executive Officer
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