Manager overseeing a data science team at Aviva Canada, focusing on data-driven innovations and collaborations with business partners for growth opportunities.
Responsibilities
Develop a high-performing technical team focused on data science.
Provide learning and growth opportunities to the team based on the manager's technical proficiency in data science and actuarial science.
Oversee the development of data science products, models and other data-driven outputs while supplying in a technical capacity when vital.
Ensure tight-knit collaboration with all relevant partners, technical teams, and users across the organization.
Straddle the worlds of insurance professionals, data scientists and engineers to prioritize data-driven solutions.
Work closely with business partners to understand day-to-day challenges and key areas of opportunity for innovation and growth.
Engage directly with users, empathize with their experience, and use data to advise decisions.
Provision of data innovation, support, and insights to our key business areas.
Model monitoring to ensure the ongoing quality of pricing models.
The development of tools that give non-technical users accesses to ingestible data & insights.
Smoother integration of data science into crucial business areas, either as novel entries or improvements to existing processes or tools.
Drive long term strategic direction of team through ownership mentality.
Communicating and presenting data science solutions, results, and outcomes to a VP level.
Requirements
Undergraduate degree in Data Science, Actuarial Science or other related fields, or equivalent experience.
At least five years of experience working in a Data Science or Actuarial Science driven organization or team.
Expert proficiency in at least one programming language, preferably Python.
A proficiency is sufficiently strong enough to mentor.
Excellent communication skills and comfort communicating sophisticated ideas appropriately for senior leadership and non-technical audiences.
Understanding of UI/UX design and how it impacts the user experience.
Ability to assess and improve the usability and design of a solution.
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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