Suncorp Group Hiring for Data Scientist Job at Sydney Full Time

• Join an innovative company that is customer and data centric
• Pursue your passion for learning and getting things done
• 12 month secondment – Sydney CBD location preferably

About the role:

The purpose of this role is to play a vital part in running the day-to-day operational function of the Pricing Queries and Validation team, encompassing driving performance to maximise effectiveness in a dynamic environment and delivering exceptional customer service. Drive and enhance the Pricing Queries & Validation team capability, by providing mentorship to less experienced team members to uplift knowledge and expertise within the team.

Some Key Accountabilities:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with partners and internal stakeholders, such as Government, Industry & Public Policy, Group Regulatory affairs and Portfolio teams.
• Introduce and enhance automation capability, resulting in improved efficiencies
• Provide expert analytical knowledge to assist in pricing recommendations and price changes
• Design and building tools to meet the team’s analytical needs.
• Apply thorough understanding of the insurance data assets to extract and manipulate data for business analysis
• Maintain metrics with a focus of continual improvement including automation and innovation initiatives
• Assist in pricing query related tool building and procedure enhancement.

Successful Data Scientist will have:

• Tertiary qualification in an analytical discipline, for example, Finance, Business, Statistics, Mathematics – mandatory
• Minimum of 5 years commercial experience in an Analytical based role, preferable with 2 or more years Insurance experience
• Proficient with at least one of the following data analysis tools: Python, R, SAS
• A good understanding of insurance pricing and data
• Knowledge in Excel, HTML, SQL preferable
• Knowledge of GIS tools, Mapping Software (e.g. ArcGIS/ Tactician / MapInfo) preferable but not essential
• Knowledge of and ability to use various tools, techniques, and methods in pricing for different insurance products
• Knowledge of and ability to utilise tools and techniques to analyse potential risk exposures.

Apply now! For further information contact [email protected]

The health and safety of our people, customers and communities is our number one priority. This means that we require all of our new employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Please speak to us if you have any questions about this based on your individual circumstances.

Advertised: 31 Jan 2022 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 14 Feb 2022 AUS Eastern Daylight Time