Aviva

AVP, Data Science

Aviva$120K — $150K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • University degree in a STEM discipline
  • 10+ years of experience in data science or quantitative modelling
  • 5+ years of leadership experience managing multidisciplinary teams
  • Hands-on experience with pricing or predictive models
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively
  • Experience influencing senior stakeholders

Responsibilities

  • Build and lead a high-performing data science team
  • Set vision and strategy for data science in Commercial Pricing
  • Design pricing models that enhance performance and accuracy
  • Oversee model lifecycle from development to validation
  • Collaborate with Pricing leaders for data-informed decisions
  • Drive efficient data use and influence data strategy
  • Balance innovation with high-quality execution
  • Translate complex analytics into insights for leadership

Benefits

  • Compelling rewards package including salary and bonuses
  • Hybrid flexible work model
  • Outstanding career development opportunities
  • Support for professional development education
  • Competitive vacation package with the option to purchase extra days off
  • Employee-driven diversity and inclusion programs
  • Corporate wellness programs for physical and mental health
Full Job Description
The Opportunity

Within Aviva Canada, data and AI are shaping the future of Commercial Insurance. As Assistant Vice President, Data Science, you'll play a pivotal role in how we price risk, unlock insights and make confident decisions that impact customers, brokers and the business at scale.

You'll lead a dedicated, multidisciplinary team and set the direction for advanced analytics and pricing models across our Commercial portfolio. This is an opportunity to influence strategy, champion innovation and turn complex data into practical solutions that matter.

What you'll do:
  • Build, inspire, and lead a high-performing team of data scientists, developers, and actuaries.
  • Set the vision and strategy for data science and sophisticated analytics within Commercial Pricing.
  • Design and deliver pricing models and analytical tools that improve accuracy, segmentation, and performance.
  • Guide work across the full model lifecycle, from development and validation to monitoring and enhancement.
  • Partner closely with Pricing leaders to support confident, timely and data-informed decisions.
  • Data champion for pricing and data science, driving efficient use of data and influencing enterprise data strategy.
  • Balance innovation with execution, ensuring solutions are scalable, usable, and delivered with quality.
  • Leverage automation, standardization, and AI to improve efficiency and ways of working.
  • Collaborate across Underwriting, Operations, IT, and Enterprise Data teams.
  • Translate complex analytics into clear insights for senior and executive leaders.


What you'll bring:
  • A university degree in a STEM discipline.
  • 10+ years of experience in data science, advanced analytics, actuarial science, or quantitative modelling roles.
  • 5+ years of people leadership experience managing and developing multidisciplinary teams.
  • Hands-on experience building, deploying, or overseeing pricing or predictive models.
  • Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • The ability to communicate complex ideas clearly, confidently, and with impact.
  • Experience working with senior stakeholders and influencing outcomes.


What makes you stand out:
  • Experience in insurance, pricing, or regulated environments.
  • Exposure to AI-driven solutions and emerging data sources.
  • A strong appreciation for model governance and risk awareness.
  • Curiosity about design, usability, and how tools are experienced by end users.
  • A leadership style that encourages growth, collaboration, and continuous improvement.


What you'll get:
  • Compelling rewards package including base compensation, eligibility for annual bonus, retirement savings, share plan, health benefits, personal wellness, and volunteer opportunities.
  • Hybrid flexible work model.
  • Outstanding career development opportunities.
  • We'll support your professional development education.
  • Competitive vacation package with the option to purchase 5 extra days off per year.
  • Employee-driven programs focused on gender, LGBTQ+, origins, diversity, and inclusion.
  • Corporate wellness programs to support our employees' physical and mental health.


This job advertisement is for an existing vacancy which has been posted both internally & externally.

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About Aviva

Natural health retailer and resource. Aviva promotes a holistic approach to your health and well-being through proper nutrition and a healthy, natural lifestyle. Aviva operates a retail store in Winnipeg, MB Canada and serves customers across Canada and around the world through www.avivahealth.com. Everything for healthy living.

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