Director leading the Data Science team at RBC focused on AI and analytics innovations. Overseeing model development and ensuring data governance across distribution networks in Canada.
About the role
- AVP, Data Science at Aviva Canada shaping the future of Commercial Insurance through analytics. Leading a multidisciplinary team to drive pricing and risk assessment strategies.
Responsibilities
- Build, inspire, and lead a high-performing team of data scientists, developers, and actuaries.
- Set the vision and strategy for data science and sophisticated analytics within Commercial Pricing.
- Design and deliver pricing models and analytical tools that improve accuracy, segmentation, and performance.
- Guide work across the full model lifecycle, from development and validation to monitoring and enhancement.
- Partner closely with Pricing leaders to support confident, timely and data-informed decisions.
- Data champion for pricing and data science, driving efficient use of data and influencing enterprise data strategy.
- Balance innovation with execution, ensuring solutions are scalable, usable, and delivered with quality.
- Leverage automation, standardization, and AI to improve efficiency and ways of working.
- Collaborate across Underwriting, Operations, IT, and Enterprise Data teams.
- Translate complex analytics into clear insights for senior and executive leaders.
Requirements
- A university degree in a STEM discipline.
- 10+ years of experience in data science, advanced analytics, actuarial science, or quantitative modelling roles.
- 5+ years of people leadership experience managing and developing multidisciplinary teams.
- Hands-on experience building, deploying, or overseeing pricing or predictive models.
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- The ability to communicate complex ideas clearly, confidently, and with impact.
- Experience working with senior stakeholders and influencing outcomes.
Benefits
- Compelling rewards package including base compensation, eligibility for annual bonus, retirement savings, share plan, health benefits, personal wellness, and volunteer opportunities.
- Hybrid flexible work model.
- Outstanding career development opportunities.
- We’ll support your professional development education.
- Competitive vacation package with the option to purchase 5 extra days off per year.
- Employee-driven programs focused on gender, LGBTQ+, origins, diversity, and inclusion.
- Corporate wellness programs to support our employees’ physical and mental health.
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