Liberty Mutual

Assistant Director, Data Science

Liberty Mutual$100K — $130K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Ph.D. in Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Actuarial Science or related field with 2 years experience, or Master's with 4 years, or Bachelor's with 5 years in relevant roles.
  • Experience with geospatial data science and spatial statistics.
  • Familiarity with Property & Casualty insurance data science techniques.
  • Proficient in statistical modeling methodologies including GLMs and GBMs.
  • Hands-on experience with Python libraries and SQL-based data management, particularly Snowflake and dbt.

Responsibilities

  • Identify sources of geospatial data and aggregate it for insurance modeling.
  • Develop big data infrastructure using geospatial techniques and software.
  • Create geographic risk segmentation models using data science methods.
  • Conduct statistical analyses for loss cost modeling and geographic loss data.
  • Translate geographic data into production-ready pricing factors for insurance.
  • Use spatial data techniques for multi-granular outputs from models.
  • Research geospatial data science for enhanced pricing sophistication.

Benefits

  • Telecommuting permitted up to 40%.
  • Domestic travel required up to 10%.
  • Opportunity to participate in cross-functional working groups.
  • Engage with the data science community regularly.
Full Job Description
Description
  • Identify and aggregate sources of third-party geospatial data and use geospatial data management techniques to create usable data and useful insights for Property & Casualty insurance modeling.
  • Build out team’s geospatial big data infrastructure using geospatial data science techniques & software such as Snowflake, dbt, and Python.
  • Build geographic risk segmentation models using geographic data science modeling techniques.
  • Apply insurance knowledge to conduct multiple forms of statistical analyses, such as building loss cost models and creating geographic loss data.
  • Translate big geographic data into production-level Property & Casualty insurance geographic pricing factors using sophisticated geographic data science and cartographic techniques for non-technical audiences.
  • Apply spatial data techniques to create usable outputs from geographic risk segmentation models at multiple geographic granularities.
  • Conduct geospatial data science research to enhance geographic pricing sophistication, including leveraging spatial ML techniques.
  • Identify and test hypotheses, ensuring statistical significance, and build predictive models for business application.
  • Enable the business to make clear tradeoffs between and among choices, with a reasonable view of the likely outcomes.
  • Customize analytic solutions to specific client needs.
  • Responsible for larger components of projects of moderate to high complexity. Guide aspects of project design as a technical consultant for the team.
  • Regularly engage with the data science community and participate in cross functional working groups.
  • Domestic travel required up to 10%.
  • Telecommuting permitted up to 40%
Qualifications

Employer will accept a Ph.D. degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Actuarial Science, or other scientific field and two (2) years of experience in the job offered or in an Assistant Director, Data Science -related occupation.

Alternatively, employer will accept a Master’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Actuarial Science, or other scientific field and four (4) years of experience in the job offered or in an Assistant Director, Data Science -related occupation or Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Actuarial Science, or other scientific field and five (5) years of experience in the job offered or in an Assistant Director, Data Science -related occupation

Position requires demonstrable experience in the following:

  • Geospatial data science methodologies and applications including geospatial big data management and spatial statistics.
  • Property & Casualty insurance data science techniques including working with exposure, loss, and premium data.
  • Statistical modeling methodologies and applications including Generalized Linear Models (GLMs) and Gradient Boosting Machines (GBMs).
  • Insurance predictive modeling experience in third-party software including Emblem and Earnix.
  • Python data science libraries including pandas, geopandas, and numpy.
  • SQL based data management, including Snowflake and dbt.
  • Data analytics and interpretation through exploratory data analysis and spatial data analysis techniques.
  • Utilizing AWS cloud services including EC2 and S3.
  • Demonstrated understanding of MLOps standards including unit testing and virtual environments.

Experience may be gained during graduate program.

Will accept any suitable combination of education, training, and/or experience.

Multiple Positions Available.

 

REFER TO: To apply, please visit https://jobs.libertymutualgroup.com/, select “Search Jobs,” enter job requisition #2026-76811 in the “Job ID or Keywords” field, and submit resume. Alternatively, you may apply by submitting a resume via e-mail to [email protected]. Reference requisition number in subject of e-mail.

About Liberty Mutual

Since 1912, Liberty Mutual Insurance have committed theirselves to providing broad, useful and competitively-priced insurance products and services to meet their customers' ever-changing needs. Their delivery on this commitment is the reason they're now the third largest property and casualty insurer in the U.S. based on 2012 direct premium written according to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners.

Liberty Mutual Careers

Join the vibrant team at Liberty Mutual, a leading global insurance company, where your career is in your hands. At Liberty Mutual, we are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that values diversity and innovation. With a variety of job opportunities across multiple fields, this is where your professional journey can truly flourish.

Work You’ll Do

At Liberty Mutual, you’ll be part of a team that’s dedicated to empowering people to live safer, more secure lives. Whether you’re interested in a position in claims handling, underwriting, or customer service, you’ll find a platform here to enhance your skills and push the boundaries of what you can achieve.

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Innovate with Us

Innovation is at the heart of Liberty Mutual. We encourage our team to bring fresh ideas that drive industry leadership and improve customer experiences. By joining our team, you’ll collaborate with talented professionals who are keen on developing solutions that lead the market.

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Liberty Mutual is deeply invested in the professional development of its employees. With comprehensive diversity training and leadership programs, we prepare you to take on leadership roles within the company. Networking opportunities within the company can lead to mentorship and further career advancement.

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Working at Liberty Mutual comes with numerous benefits. From competitive salaries to health and wellness programs, we ensure our team members are well taken care of. More than just a job, a position at Liberty Mutual is a stepping stone to a fulfilling career.

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