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Senior Data Scientist
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MSIG USA
Company Overview
MSIG USA is the US-based subsidiary of MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings, Inc., one of the world’s top P&C carriers and a global Class 15 insurer, with A+ ratings and a reach that spans 40+ countries and regions. Leveraging our 350-year heritage, MSIG USA brings the financial strength, expertise, and global footprint to offer commercial insurance solutions that address your business’s unique risks.
Summary / Job Purpose Data and analytics are at the heart of decision making at MSIG USA – a data-driven specialty insurance provider in the US. We are seeking a highly analytical and innovative Insurance Data Scientist to join our Insurance Analytics team to help drive profitable growth in new and existing markets. This role involves designing and implementing advanced algorithms to extract actionable insights from large and complex datasets, applying statistical and machine learning techniques to solve business problems, and collaborating across departments (Pricing, Underwriting, Claims, Actuarial, etc.) to enhance decision‑making. The ideal candidate will possess balanced tactical and strategic thinking, problem‑solving skills, and the ability to communicate technical findings to non‑technical stakeholders. A passion for data‑driven decision making in the insurance domain is essential.
Essential Functions
Perform ad‑hoc and recurring analyses across all insurance business units (e.g., pricing, underwriting, claims, operations, etc.) and lines of business. Extract insights from structured and unstructured data sources, including text.
Develop end‑to‑end data science and analytics solutions (for all business units), including data preparation, model development, testing, documentation, implementation, monitoring, and iteration.
Identify required technology and tools to support analysis and solutions, collaborating with other teams to implement these tools.
Develop and implement data pipelines to support analytical needs and tools. Augment existing datasets with derived data and external information.
Design visualizations and dashboards to support insight sharing and enable real‑time performance monitoring. Implement these solutions utilizing dashboarding tools and custom web applications.
Collaborate cross‑functionally with IT, Data, Claims, Underwriting, Actuarial, Finance, and Leadership to identify and solve high‑impact problems. Work with these stakeholders to define the data science and analytics needs and become a trusted business partner by delivering on these requirements.
Contribute to the prioritization and road‑mapping of data and analytics initiatives.
Communicate findings effectively to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
Continuously seek opportunities to learn new skills and techniques, and actively share knowledge with peers.
Qualifications
Technical – Solid statistical, machine learning and data science skills, utilizing a variety of tools
Tactical thinking – Ability to execute on short‑term business needs
Strategic thinking – Ability to visualize long‑range solutions to business goals
Innovation – Displays original thinking and creativity
Problem Solving – Identifies root causes and resolves problems in a timely manner
Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities
Judgment – Makes timely and sound decisions
Planning/Organizing – Prioritizes and plans work activities
Quality – Demonstrates and enforces accuracy and thoroughness
Initiative – Volunteers readily; undertakes self‑development activities; seeks increased responsibilities
Education and Experience Required
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field
Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in data science and analytics, including machine learning
Strong proficiency in Python or R for statistical analysis, model development, and application deployment
Experience setting up and using various different data science tools (e.g., Airflow, Jupyter Notebooks, H2O, Spark, etc.)
Experience with dashboarding tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, etc.)
Advanced SQL skills for data extraction, transformation, and manipulation
Proven track record of end‑to‑end development of machine learning models
Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI
Excellent problem‑solving and critical thinking abilities
Strong communication skills with the ability to convey technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in data science and analytics for commercial insurance, across all lines of business
Experience using a range of different coding languages
Experience working with unstructured data, including text, images, and video
Familiarity with cloud computing platforms such as AWS or Azure
It is the policy of MSIG USA to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, MSIG USA will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
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Senior Data Scientist
role at
MSIG USA
Company Overview
MSIG USA is the US-based subsidiary of MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings, Inc., one of the world’s top P&C carriers and a global Class 15 insurer, with A+ ratings and a reach that spans 40+ countries and regions. Leveraging our 350-year heritage, MSIG USA brings the financial strength, expertise, and global footprint to offer commercial insurance solutions that address your business’s unique risks.
Summary / Job Purpose Data and analytics are at the heart of decision making at MSIG USA – a data-driven specialty insurance provider in the US. We are seeking a highly analytical and innovative Insurance Data Scientist to join our Insurance Analytics team to help drive profitable growth in new and existing markets. This role involves designing and implementing advanced algorithms to extract actionable insights from large and complex datasets, applying statistical and machine learning techniques to solve business problems, and collaborating across departments (Pricing, Underwriting, Claims, Actuarial, etc.) to enhance decision‑making. The ideal candidate will possess balanced tactical and strategic thinking, problem‑solving skills, and the ability to communicate technical findings to non‑technical stakeholders. A passion for data‑driven decision making in the insurance domain is essential.
Essential Functions
Perform ad‑hoc and recurring analyses across all insurance business units (e.g., pricing, underwriting, claims, operations, etc.) and lines of business. Extract insights from structured and unstructured data sources, including text.
Develop end‑to‑end data science and analytics solutions (for all business units), including data preparation, model development, testing, documentation, implementation, monitoring, and iteration.
Identify required technology and tools to support analysis and solutions, collaborating with other teams to implement these tools.
Develop and implement data pipelines to support analytical needs and tools. Augment existing datasets with derived data and external information.
Design visualizations and dashboards to support insight sharing and enable real‑time performance monitoring. Implement these solutions utilizing dashboarding tools and custom web applications.
Collaborate cross‑functionally with IT, Data, Claims, Underwriting, Actuarial, Finance, and Leadership to identify and solve high‑impact problems. Work with these stakeholders to define the data science and analytics needs and become a trusted business partner by delivering on these requirements.
Contribute to the prioritization and road‑mapping of data and analytics initiatives.
Communicate findings effectively to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
Continuously seek opportunities to learn new skills and techniques, and actively share knowledge with peers.
Qualifications
Technical – Solid statistical, machine learning and data science skills, utilizing a variety of tools
Tactical thinking – Ability to execute on short‑term business needs
Strategic thinking – Ability to visualize long‑range solutions to business goals
Innovation – Displays original thinking and creativity
Problem Solving – Identifies root causes and resolves problems in a timely manner
Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities
Judgment – Makes timely and sound decisions
Planning/Organizing – Prioritizes and plans work activities
Quality – Demonstrates and enforces accuracy and thoroughness
Initiative – Volunteers readily; undertakes self‑development activities; seeks increased responsibilities
Education and Experience Required
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field
Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in data science and analytics, including machine learning
Strong proficiency in Python or R for statistical analysis, model development, and application deployment
Experience setting up and using various different data science tools (e.g., Airflow, Jupyter Notebooks, H2O, Spark, etc.)
Experience with dashboarding tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, etc.)
Advanced SQL skills for data extraction, transformation, and manipulation
Proven track record of end‑to‑end development of machine learning models
Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI
Excellent problem‑solving and critical thinking abilities
Strong communication skills with the ability to convey technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in data science and analytics for commercial insurance, across all lines of business
Experience using a range of different coding languages
Experience working with unstructured data, including text, images, and video
Familiarity with cloud computing platforms such as AWS or Azure
It is the policy of MSIG USA to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, MSIG USA will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
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