Position Highlights:We currently have an opportunity for an experienced and self-driven Data Scientist II to join the Enhanced Accident Benefits Reserving team within our Corporate Actuarial department. This role is ideal for someone who not only excels in technical execution but also thrives in leading projects and mentoring others.
As a Data Scientist II, you will:
- Build strong, strategic partnerships within Corporate Acturial, Claims Operations, Finance, and other specific business areas by deeply understanding how to leverage our predictive reserving models for their needs, communicating complex ideas clearly, facilitating collaborative workshops, and becoming a trusted advisor who identifies and drives future predictive reserving analytics opportunities.
- Lead end-to-end data science projects-from idea inception and partner engagement to technical design, development, evaluation, and deployment-demonstrating initiative, ownership, and the ability to drive results independently.
- Coach and mentor junior team members, fostering technical growth, collaboration, and adherence to best practices.
- Design and deliver high-quality, peer-reviewed, and reproducible data products that integrate seamlessly into business processes.
- Communicate findings and recommendations effectively to gain buy-in from partners.
- Contribute to the team's continuous improvement efforts and strategic direction.
Data products may range from research insights that influence claims strategy to deployed predictive models that optimize reserving decisions.
Position Requirements:- Through 5+ years of relevant experience, you have demonstrated leadership and creativity in defining and tackling complex problems using a wide array of methods and approaches.
- You are known for being a team player, and your excellent analytical and critical thinking skills are complemented by strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
- You hold a Master's or PhD in a relevant field such as computer science or statistics, along with substantial professional experience in data science.
- Strong knowledge of data extraction, exploration and tools such as Python, Spark and SQL is also required.
Position Information:The Corporate Actuarial department has responsibility for the estimation of ICBC's claims reserves, determining future claims trends, financial reporting, and capital adequacy testing to determine ICBC's internal capital management MCT targets.
As a valued member of the ICBC team, you will thrive in a performance-driven environment that emphasizes employee leadership and accountability for delivering results. Anticipate a comprehensive total reward package and a challenging work environment.
- ICBC provides comprehensive and flexible benefit coverage to all eligible employees including a defined benefit pension plan.
- Three options of health and dental coverage. Two of those options fully paid by ICBC and with access to Flex credits.
- 100% employer paid life insurance, long term disability and travel insurance.
- Sick leave plan - 100% of pay for a period of a maximum of 8 weeks plus 85% of your pay for a subsequent period of up to 9 weeks.
- Additional optional insurance coverages.
- Only candidates legally entitled to work in Canada will be considered for this position.
- Hybrid 8 - you will work a minimum of 8 days in a 4-week period at your primary office headquarters (typically 2 days per week). The remaining days will be remote within British Columbia.
