P&C Associate Director

DescriptionDo you want to be at the forefront of insurance industry innovation and leadership? Do you want to partner with insurers across North America to help deliver cutting-edge capabilities across their organizations? Do you want to work with the original Insurtech, driving performance improvement through our technology? If so, this might be the opportunity for youWTW is looking for an experienced P&C data scientist in the North American market with predictive modeling and advanced analytics experience to join as a Property & Casualty (P&C) Associate Director in our Insurance Consulting and Technology (ICT) practice.In this role, you will collaborate with our team of pricing, portfolio management, underwriting, finance and claims experts to design and implement cutting-edge solutions to challenges faced by the top insurers.ICT provides a powerful combination of advisory services for insurance companies, integrated with leading-edge technology solutions and software, all underpinned by unparalleled analytical capability. WTW has ambitious growth plans for our North America P&C propositions. Our goal is to substantially increase our footprint as we advise our insurance clients, with analytics and data science being a clear enabler of transformation throughout their organizations.This position can be based in a major North American market and is open to remote/virtual work.Note that visa employment-based non-immigrant visa sponsorship and/or assistance is not offered for this specific job opportunity.The ResponsibilitiesDevelop integrated consulting and technology solutions for our clientsCombine extensive knowledge of data science market practice in an insurance context and innovation to build robust analytics processes that deliver insights to decision makers at the point of decision makingDevelop and implement data strategies for clientsDesign, build, test and run data science processes for clientsDesign data science technology infrastructures for clients’ analytical and operational functionsBuild effective predictive models, analytical tools and processes using a wide range of analytical and data science techniquesMeet billable hour target and revenue goals, operating as a highly respected and effective consultantPrepare proposals and presentations leveraging marketing resources, practice groups, subject matter experts and client relationship managers for existing clientsServe as a mentor and project manager to more junior colleagues, training them on both the technical and theoretical aspects of insurance as well as project delivery methodsContribute to the development of WTW’s intellectual capital and future proposition development, including go-to-market strategyQualificationsThe RequirementsAt least 5 years P&C insurance experienceAt least 3 years predictive modeling experienceExperience working on a data science or analytics team at an insurance company or consulting firmStrong analytical skills including ability to draw conclusions and identify trends from data in a logical, systematic waySolid experience with data manipulationAn understanding of machine learning and statistical theoryAn understanding of how to utilize technology to optimize outcomes within an organizationAwareness of main data enrichment sources and open source data assets most valuable to insurance companiesAwareness of Insurtech activities in this spaceCapable of leveraging past experience and expertise to adapt to current projects and challenges outside of core skill setComfortable navigating ambiguity and developing innovative solutionsCommitted to training and mentoring less experienced colleaguesPracticed in managing complex projects and delegating work to senior and junior colleaguesAvailable to travel as neededNice to HavesExperience with Radar softwareExperience leading or participating on actuarial or underwriting transformation projectsKnowledge of North American insurance marketplace and carriersProfessional designation such as CSPA or ACASThis position will remain posted for a minimum of three business days from the date posted or until a sufficient/appropriate candidate slate has been identified.Compensation and BenefitsBase salary range and benefits information for this position are being included in accordance with requirements of various state/local pay transparency legislation. Please note that salaries may vary for different individuals in the same role based on several factors, including but not limited to location of the role, individual competencies, education/professional certifications, qualifications/experience, performance in the role and potential for revenue generation (Producer roles only).CompensationThe base salary compensation range being offered for this role is $150,000 - $230,000 USD per year. This role is also eligible for an annual short-term incentive bonus.Company BenefitsWTW provides a competitive benefit package which includes the following (eligibility requirements apply):
Health and Welfare Benefits:
Medical (including prescription coverage), Dental, Vision, Health Savings

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