Core Data Scientist

The Data Science Team has the responsibility of increasing our data science knowledge (survival analysis, model interpretability, etc) and spreading data science knowledge within the division. Representing the Data Science Chapter, the Data Science Team provides technical assistance (such as algorithmic or machine learning techniques) in business projects. As a member of the Data Science Chapter, the Core Data Scientist will develop and manage advanced statistical, predictive, and machine learning models, as well as provide technical expertise to a growing cross-functional team of data scientists, underwriters, and actuaries. They will help innovate the medical underwriting process by creatively applying cutting-edge data science techniques.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Help drive innovation in the underwriting process through close collaboration with different parties including the client, underwriters, and actuaries.
• Support the development of advanced statistical, predictive, or machine learning models.
• Increase the interpretability of models through advanced understanding of artificial intelligence and machine learning.
• Explore cutting edge machine learning methods and tools.
• Be a key distributor of knowledge within SCOR globally, increasing the interpretability of models through an advanced understanding of artificial intelligence and machine learning.
• Make key contributions to the projects from the Americas market (US/Canada) as first priority but also be a core contributor on global projects, such as OCR, NLP, AutoML, visualization and templates.
• Spread data science knowledge internally and externally through seminars and publications. 
• Present results to stakeholders; clearly communicate complex topics.
• Support strategic innovation initiatives for the Americas markets to transform processes (e.g. underwriting) from a machine learning perspective.
• Adhere to all Information Security policies and best practices, including security awareness training and other information protection initiatives.
• Have a high degree of autonomy when developing models and determining the appropriateness of a given approach.
• Collaborate with SCOR’s thriving global data analytics community by being a key contributor on research projects.

Required experience & competencies

• 1-3 years’ experience in data science with strong programming capabilities and advanced knowledge of supervised/unsupervised machine learning techniques
• Strong critical thinking skills and ability to learn quickly.
• Good technical expertise on cloud computing platforms such as AWS and Microsoft Azure (or sufficient basics to learn quickly the usage of cloud technologies)
• Expert knowledge of common data science programming languages such as Python (preferred) or R 
• Experience of using machine learning to develop high-quality and practical solutions. 
• Insurance industry experience is preferred, but not required.
• Actuarial exam progress is a plus.
• Deep understanding of predictive modeling concepts, machine-learning approaches, clustering, classification and crowdsourcing techniques (e.g. GLMs, Decision Trees, SVM, Random Forests, GBM, PCA, Bayesian Networks, Neural Networks, etc.)
• Ability to communicate, educate, and advise members of the global data science community on predictive modeling concepts, machine learning approaches, clustering, classification and crowdsourcing techniques (e.g. GLMs, Decision Trees, SVM, Random Forests, GBM, PCA, Bayesian Networks, Neural Networks, etc.)
• Experience with database query tools such as SQL.

Required Education 

• Master’s degree (PhD is a plus) in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, computer science, actuarial science or similar quantitative field
• Bachelor’s degree plus actuarial qualifications, or similar work experience, is accepted in place of a relevant Master’s degree.

SCOR, the 4th largest reinsurer in the world, provides insurance companies with a diversified and innovative range of solutions and services to control and manage risk. Leveraging experience and expertise to deliver “The Art & Science of Risk”, SCOR provides cutting-edge financial solutions, analytics tools and services in all areas related to risk – from Life & Health and Property & Casualty insurance to Investments. Our specialized teams operate in over 160 countries, fostering long-term relationships with clients. 
In order to provide our clients with a broad range of innovative reinsurance solutions, SCOR pursues an underwriting policy that is founded on profitability and supported by effective risk management strategy and a prudent investment policy. This approach allows us to offer clients an optimum level of security, to create value for shareholders, and to contribute to the welfare and resilience of society by helping to protect insureds against the risks they face.
At SCOR, we believe that employing people from different backgrounds and ensuring inclusivity is a major driving force for the success of the Group. We are committed to fostering a work environment in which all employees are treated fairly and respectfully, have equal access to opportunities and resources, and can contribute fully to SCOR’s success.