Data Scientist Analyst OR Senior Data Scientist Analyst, Crop Insurance

Zurich NA • Des Moines, IA • 6h ago

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RCIS (a division of Zurich North America) is currently hiring a Data Scientist Analyst OR Sr Data Scientist Analyst, and this person will report to the Head of Underwriting, Crop Analytics. This role will work in a hybrid schedule.

This role will be filled at either the Data Scientist Analyst OR Sr Data Scientist Analyst level. The hiring manager will determine the appropriate level based upon the selected applicant's experience and skill set relative to the qualifications listed for this position.

Some of the key accountabilities of this role include:

Building and/or enhancing models for crop insurance business

Use internal and external data sources such as RMA, NOAA or external third parties

Crop products will need more modeling and analysis with respect to RMA pricing and yield expectations.

Refreshing profitability models at the county and crop level to determine our strategic appetite

Document, run and review premium estimate models

Assisting in maintaining and enhancing fund designation models

Scenario modeling on various RMA products to determine impact on profitability,

Project work - looking at historical data and state mix, county plan level, and industry data (pulling in data)

Qualifications for this role are as follows:

Data Scientist Analyst -

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Mathematics/Statistics and 2 or more years of experience in transforming data and developing insights for use in business decision area OR

High School Diploma or Equivalent in Computer Science or Mathematics/Statistics and 4 or more years of experience in transforming data and developing insights for use in business decision area OR

Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree in Computer Science or Mathematics/Statistics and 2 or more years of experience in transforming data and developing insights for use in business decision area AND

Experience applying data transformation techniques such as exact and probabilistic matching methods; fuzzy matching, text mining, and data reduction

Sr Data Scientist Analyst -

Basic Qualifications:

High School Diploma or Equivalent with 7 or more years of experience in Computer Science, Statistics or Mathematics and experience transforming data in the business analysis area OR

Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree in Computer Science, Statistics or Mathematics and 5 or more years of experience transforming data in the business analysis area OR

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Statistics or Mathematics and 5 or more years of experience transforming data in the business analysis area OR

Master's Degree in Computer Science, Statistics or Mathematics and 3 or more years of experience transforming data in the business analysis area OR

PhD in Computer Science, Statistics or Mathematics and 0 or more years of experience transforming data in the business analysis area

Preferred Qualifications:

Possesses strong crop insurance knowledge and technical expertise

Understanding how MPCI (multi-peril crop insurance) products work and how they are priced

Experience with extracting data from relational databases

Advanced knowledge of statistical techniques and their application to business decisions

Ability to develop actionable solutions to business challenges

Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills

Strong verbal and communication skills

Your pay at Zurich is based on your role, location, skills, and experience. We follow local laws to ensure fair compensation. You may also be eligible for bonuses and merit increases. If your expectations are above the listed range, we still encourage you to apply-your unique background matters to us.

The combined salary range for this position is $87,200 - $188,700. The proposed salary range for the Data Scientist Analyst is $87,200 - $142,700, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 10%.?The proposed salary range for the Sr Data Scientist Analyst is $115,200 - $188,700, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%.

We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families. [Learn more about Total Rewards here .]

Why Zurich?

At Zurich, we value your ideas and experience. We offer growth, inclusion, and a supportive environment-so you can help shape the future of insurance. Zurich North America is a leader in risk management, with over 150 years of expertise and coverage across 25+ industries, including 90% of the Fortune 500®.

Join us for a brighter future-for yourself and our customers.

Zurich in North America does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy or other characteristics protected by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer disability/vets.

Zurich complies with 18 U.S. Code § 1033.

Please note: Zurich does not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies. Preferred vendors should use our Recruiting Agency Portal.

Location(s): AM - Remote Work (US)

Remote Working: Yes

Schedule: Full Time

Employment Sponsorship Offered: No

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