Data Scientist

Your ResponsibilitiesLockton Dunning Benefits is currently seeking a Data Scientist who will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and supporting the data science solutions for the company. This includes the collection, aggregation, and analysis of data from multiple sources to provide insights, reporting, and interactive visualization for functional management and decision making. In addition, you will contribute to the culture and processes that support a high functioning team and the organization more broadly.Evaluating large and complex data sets for the purpose of correlative and causal pattern discovery, trend driver analysis, predictive modeling, and financial forecastingDeveloping programming solutions to address unique situational needs, calling upon a diverse array of analytics methods and programming languagesBuilding dashboards and exhibits that monitor key metrics and derive insights for a wide range of audiencesCollaborating closely with and providing analytical guidance to Lockton consulting teams: strategic, clinical, pharmacy, account service, etc.Responsible for accurate and thorough documentation of product/componentsRequirement clarification, design, and implementation for software product/solution releasesContributing to continuous improvement of software development best practices in the areas of coding tools, languages and APIs, agile software design and development processesDesigning and implementing new, unit tested, software; maintaining and enhancing existing softwareCreating/Designing Database structuresDeveloping, integrating, testing and delivering high quality, robust solutions in a time bound manner as per the requirementsExecuting and delivering as per project plansWorking with peers and leaders within the Data Science practice, as well as other Lockton associates and Lockton clients for smooth implementation and testing of the application at client location if requiredContributing to the creation of re-usable tools and librariesDocumenting, tracking, and monitoring bugs, problems, and issues to ensure timely resolutionProviding insight and assistance to the data and analytics staffQualifications2+ years of relevant data analytics programming and/or insurance company experience, and an understanding of risk and insuranceExperience developing Machine Learning models and Predictive Analytics algorithmsBachelor’s or master’s in data science, computer science, operations research, statistics, actuarial mathematics, applied mathematics, or a related quantitative fieldAbility to manage/maintain large data sets and process through various software, applications, and programming languages: Excel, PowerBI, PowerQuery, SQL, R, Python, SAS, etc.Ability to communicate complex analytical concepts and visualize results and analysis verbally and through software such as PowerPointStrong organizational skills, along with excellent planning, analysis, and problem-solving capabilitiesProven ability to work in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment and multi-task effectivelyExcellent organizational, mathematics, and data skillsIntellectual curiosity, and drive to learn and master new technologies and techniquesProven critical thinking and problem-solving skillsAttention to detailWillingness to take initiative and propose solutions and next steps without explicit directionBig Data/Real Time Analytics experience & Data warehouse/Data mining experience

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