Kemper Corporation

Data Scientist

Kemper Corporation$93K — $155K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Graduate degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, or other STEM field with 2-4 years of experience in data science/analytics.
  • PhD in a relevant field preferred.
  • Strong proficiency in Python and experience with data science libraries.
  • Proficient in writing and interpreting SQL queries.
  • Solid understanding and hands-on experience with statistical modeling and machine learning techniques.
  • Excellent communication skills to translate technical results to varied audiences.
  • Ability to work independently and seek guidance as needed.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop statistical models and analytical solutions independently.
  • Automate analytical processes for organization-wide deployment.
  • Communicate project progress and challenges to the team.
  • Enhance database and technical business knowledge.
  • Document modeling assumptions, methodology, and results clearly.
  • Participate in model and code reviews and technical discussions.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Annual discretionary bonus
  • Hybrid work options available
  • Remote work options for non-local candidates
Full Job Description
Location(s)
Alpharetta, Georgia, Boston, Massachusetts, Charlotte, North Carolina, Chicago, Illinois, Cincinnati, Ohio, Dallas, Texas

Position Summary:

Data Science is a driver of significant competitive advantage for Kemper and is critical to the organization's success. As a member of the Kemper Auto Data Science team, this position is responsible for building and developing analytical solutions, especially in updating existing solutions.

Position Responsibilities:
  • Independently designs and develops statistical models and analytical solutions.
  • Develops and automates analytical processes that can be deployed throughout the organization to solve recurring analytics needs.
  • Communicates project progress and challenges to the working team.
  • Develops database, technical, and business knowledge.
  • Documents modeling assumptions, methodology, code, and analytical results clearly and consistently.
  • Participates in model reviews, code reviews, and technical discussions with data science peers.


Position Qualifications:

Minimum Job Requirements
  • Graduate degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, or other STEM field with 2-4 years of experience working in a data science/analytics environment.
  • PhD in Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, or other STEM field with related industry experience preferred.


Required Job Skills
  • Strong proficiency in Python, including experience with common data science libraries such as pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn, SciPy, and visualization libraries.
  • Proficiency writing and interpreting SQL queries for data extraction and analysis
  • Solid understanding of statistical modeling and machine learning concepts, including model training, validation, performance evaluation, and interpretation.
  • Hands-on experience with common statistical and machine learning techniques, such as generalized linear models, regularized regression, tree-based models, ensemble methods, clustering, or neural networks.
  • Ability to write readable, maintainable, and well-documented Python code.
  • Experience working with structured datasets from relational databases, delimited files, data frames, and other common data formats.
  • Excellent overall communication skills, particularly possessing the ability to translate technical results for wide audiences.
  • Ability to work independently on defined assignments while seeking guidance appropriately on complex or ambiguous problems.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with time series modeling techniques, such as ARIMA, forecasting, or trend analysis
  • Prior experience in insurance, financial services, pricing, risk modeling, or a related analytical business environment is preferred but not required.
  • Experience with Git, GitLab, or other version control and collaborative development tools.
  • Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, Databricks, or similar environments.
  • Exposure to MLOps concepts such as model packaging, version control, CI/CD workflows, reproducible pipelines, and model deployment.


Other
  • Sponsorship is not accepted for this role
  • This role can be worked hybrid out of Richards, TX or Alpharetta, GA office. Remote options are available for non-local candidate.
  • The range for this position is $93,300 to $155,200. When determining candidate offers, we consider experience, skills, education, certifications, and geographic location among other factors. This job is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and Kemper benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401k, etc.)


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About Kemper Corporation

Kemper Corporation is an insurance holding company that provides property and casualty insurance, life and health insurance, and other financial products and services. The company was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Kemper's property and casualty insurance products include personal and commercial auto insurance, homeowners insurance, and renters insurance. The company's life and health insurance products include individual life insurance, group life insurance, and health insurance. Kemper Corporation operates through its subsidiaries, which include Kemper Preferred, Kemper Specialty, and Kemper Life.
Learn more about Kemper Corporation
Size
10,300 employees
Market Cap
$3.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$409.9 million
5 Year Trend
+17.4%
Revenue
$5.1 billion
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