Liberty Mutual

Director, Data Science: Specialty Product Design and Modeling Team

Liberty Mutual$120K — $150K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in insurance, specifically personal lines.
  • Proficient in predictive modeling tools such as Python, SAS, and Emblem.
  • Strong understanding of statistical modeling and diagnostic techniques.
  • Deep knowledge of Specialty Lines business context, including rating structures and data definitions.
  • Excellent communication skills for conveying complex information to varied audiences.
  • Ability to cultivate relationships and drive alignment within cross-functional teams.
  • Ability to navigate and thrive in ambiguous situations.

Responsibilities

  • Lead Specialty's representation on cross-functional Frontier Program.
  • Become the go-to expert on specialty rating programs and data pipelines.
  • Facilitate collaboration among Product, Technology, and Actuarial teams to maintain workflow.
  • Research and implement cutting-edge modeling techniques and data sources.
  • Support priority modeling and analytical initiatives within the Specialty team.
  • Effectively communicate findings and insights to senior leaders and stakeholders.
  • Document and ensure correct implementation of rating program requirements.

Benefits

  • Work in a hybrid schedule if located within proximity to specified cities.
  • Opportunity for occasional travel for remote workers.
  • Access to advanced training and development initiatives.
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams.
  • Engagement in strategic decision-making impacting the insurance industry.
Full Job Description
Description

TheSpecialty Product Design and Modeling Team are the team behind the science of pricing for Liberty Mutual's Specialty Lines products (Landlord, Umbrella, Condo, Renters, Specialty Vehicles). Using advanced predictive analytics and statistical modeling, we build and refine rating programs that drive profitable growth. But we're more than a modeling team. We shape strategy, decide which variables matter, source the best data, and design rating programs that give Liberty Mutual a genuine competitive edge.

About the Role:

This is Director level position is a senior individual contributor role reporting to the Specialty Senior Director with two core components:

  • Frontier Program Representation: Liberty Mutual is transforming US Retail Markets Personal Lines through radical simplification one unified set of products across all distribution channels, digitally enabled experiences, and a modern Unified Insurance Platform (UIP) built for simplicity, speed, and scale. You will serve as the primary Specialty Data Science representative on this cross-functional effort, translating deep expertise in Specialty rating programs into clear requirements that inform the platform build. This isn't a program management role it's about ensuring the science of how we price is preserved, correctly implemented, and positioned to evolve on the new platform.
  • Research: Beyond Frontier, you will advance the science of Specialty pricing researching new modeling techniques, evaluating novel data sources, and improving segmentation while contributing to high-impact research and modeling work across the Specialty portfolio.
  • What You'll Do:

    • Own Specialty's voice on Frontier ensure our requirements are heard, documented, and built correctly across a multi-year transformation
    • Become the expert on all Specialty rating programs: coverages, rating structures, data definitions, and pipelines
    • Connect the dots across Product, Technology, Delivery, and Actuarial teams keep work moving and surface problems early
    • Research emerging modeling techniques, test new variables, and identify data sources that sharpen our competitive edge
    • Flex across the Specialty team to support high-priority modeling and analytical work
    • Tell the story communicate complex technical work clearly to senior leaders and cross-functional partners

    Ideal Candidate:

    • You're energized by complex problems and equally comfortable in model details and executive conversations
    • You don't wait to be told what to do you figure out what needs to happen and make it happen
    • You thrive in ambiguity and pick up new domains faster than most
    • You have personal lines insurance experience and hands-on modeling skills (Python, SAS, Emblem)
    • You are able to collaborate and achieve alignment across large cross-functional teams

    Preferred Qualifications:

    Education & Experience

    • Advanced degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, or a related quantitative field preferred; Bachelor's degree with substantial relevant experience considered
    • 6 6 years of relevant insurance experience preferred

    Technical Skills

    • Deep knowledge of predictive analytic techniques and statistical model diagnostics
    • Proficiency in predictive modeling tools (e.g., Python, SAS, Emblem, Excel)
    • Strong understanding of data sources, rating systems, and Specialty Lines business context (lines, systems, pricing plans)

    Leadership & Communication

    • Demonstrated ability to communicate complex information clearly verbally, visually, and in writing across varied audiences and stakeholder levels
    • Skilled at building relationships and driving alignment across large, cross-functional teams
    • Ability to use data and analysis to influence teams, department heads, and senior leadership
    • Value-driven mindset with strong awareness of business context and impact
    • Proactively challenges the status quo and identifies opportunities to improve team and organizational capabilities

    **Candidates who live within 50 miles of Boston, MA; Portsmouth, NH; Seattle, WA; Columbus, OH; or Plano, TX will follow a hybrid schedule, coming into the office two days per week. Otherwise, this role is remote with occasional travel. **

    Qualifications
    • Broad knowledge of predictive analytic techniques and statistical diagnostics of models.
    • Advanced knowledge of predictive toolset; reflects as expert resource for tool development.
    • Demonstrated ability to exchange ideas and convey complex information clearly and concisely.
    • Ability to establish and build relationships within and outside the organization.
    • Ability to give effective training and presentations to management and other groups.
    • Ability to use results of analysis to persuade team, department management or senior management to a particular course of action.
    • Broad knowledge of business drivers and market context.
    • Has a value driven perspective with regard to understanding of work context and impact.
    • Competencies typically acquired through a Ph.D. degree (in Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Actuarial Science or other scientific field of study) and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, a Master`s degree (scientific field of study) and a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience or may be acquired through a Bachelor`s degree (scientific field of study) and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.

    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.

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    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.

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    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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