Director of Data Science, Actuarial Modeling

The Hartford

Actively hiring
US Posted 80 days ago $138,000–$207,000 / year
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TL;DR

The Hartford is hiring a Director & Data Scientist for its Employee Benefits team to develop advanced statistical and machine learning models supporting actuarial pricing and reserving. This hands-on role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining rating models for Long-Term Disability, Short-Term Disability, and Life plans, while collaborating with actuarial, business, and engineering teams to ensure robust solutions. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Python, SQL, Unix, Git, and cloud-native environments like Sagemaker, along with a strong background in statistical modeling and machine learning algorithms. They should also possess experience in mentoring Data Scientists and leading cross-functional projects that enhance actuarial modeling practices within the organization.

Skills

Python SQL Git Unix Sagemaker Machine Learning Statistical Modeling MLOps Agile Actuarial Modeling Cloud-Native Environments Data Science Data Engineering CI/CD

What you'll do

  • Develop and maintain rating models for Employee Benefits plans.
  • Lead cross-functional projects using statistical models and machine learning.
  • Partner with Actuarial and Data teams to manage model lifecycle.
  • Implement strategies to achieve targeted business objectives successfully.
  • Remain current on research techniques and state-of-the-art tools.
  • Advise on data science and engineering workflows, bringing best practices.
  • Design long-term tools to evolve the practice of data science continuously.

What we're looking for

  • 8+ years of relevant experience in data science or related field.
  • Master’s or Ph.D. in Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Actuarial Science, Data Science, Computer Science, or similar analytical field.
  • Expertise in actuarial modeling and Employee Benefits pricing.
  • Proficiency in Python for statistical modeling and machine learning algorithms.
  • Strong SQL skills and experience with Unix and Git.
  • Experience leading cross-functional projects and driving change through quantitative techniques.
  • Ability to communicate complex technical topics effectively to non-technical stakeholders.

Market check

Salary context

This $138,000–$207,000 range sits above 59% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$110,000–$220,000

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$135,000–$199,850

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

About The Hartford

The Hartford is a leading provider of property and casualty insurance, group benefits, and mutual funds, serving businesses and individuals across the United States. Industry: Insurance & Financial Services

The Hartford currently has 60 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $126,880–$190,320 across 60 roles with salary data.

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