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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