Data Scientist II (REMOTE)

For more than 170 years, The Hanover has been committed to delivering on our promises and being there when it matters the most. We live our values every day, demonstrating we CARE through our values, ESG initiatives and IDE journey.

Our Data Science team is currently seeking a Data Scientist II in our Worcester, MA location or remote work arrangement.

This is a full time, exempt role.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Data Scientist II designs, implements, and evaluates advanced statistical models, machine learning algorithms, and tools for application in the business’s most complex issues. The Data Scientist builds econometric and statistical models for various problems inclusive of projections, classification, clustering, pattern analysis, sampling, simulations, and so forth.

In this capacity, the Data Scientist II researches new ways for predicting and modeling end-user behavior as well as investigating data summarization and visualization techniques for conveying key applied analytics findings.

The Data Scientist II also performs ad-hoc data mining and exploratory statistics tasks on very large data sets related to the business’s strategies. The Data Scientist II will also prepare reports and presentations for senior data scientists and relevant stakeholders that will give insights for departmental as well as business-wide decision making.

IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL:

• Research and develop statistical learning models for data analysis
• Collaborate with product management and the LOB’s to understand company needs and devise possible solutions
• Keep up-to-date with the latest technology trends
• Communicate results and ideas to key decision-makers
• Implement new statistical or other mathematical methodologies as needed for specific models or analysis
• Optimize joint development efforts through appropriate database use and solution design
• Usually works with minimum supervision, conferring with business partners on data/reporting requests
• Documents the development and the design of the solutions built
• Conducts reviews for the work of less senior team members.
• Handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Begin to work on more complex projects with minimal supervision.
  
  

WHAT YOU NEED TO APPLY:

• Minimum of 4+ years of related experience and a bachelor’s degree, Master’s, or Ph.D. degree is preferred.
• Must be eligible to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future (IE: US Citizen or green card required)
• Ability to drive larger more complicated projects independently
• Insurance experience is preferred
  
  

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Practical (Advanced) experience with R, and/or Python
• (Advanced) SQL, Data Management, and Documentation
• Experience with ETL (Azure Data Factory, SSIS, etc.)
• Experience in various modeling techniques
• Excellent pattern recognition and predictive modeling skills
• Experience in data mining and complex statistical analysis
• Able to understand various data structures and common methods in data transformation
• Experience in more complex Machine Learning techniques such as deep learning, neural networks, natural language processing.
• Model Governance, Metadata Management
• Experience with unstructured data and document-based systems (NoSQL, Data Lakes)
• Azure DataBricks experience is preferred.
• Experience with Agile data science life cycle management and related concepts like MLOps for Continuous deployment, integration, quality, and delivery is preferred.
  
  

CAREER DEVELOPMENT:

It’s not just a job, it’s a career, and we are here to support you every step of the way. We want you to be successful and fulfilled. Through on-the-job experiences, personalized coaching and our robust learning and development programs, we encourage you – at every level – to grow and develop.

BENEFITS:

We offer comprehensive benefits to help you be healthy, build financial security, and balance work and home life. At The Hanover, you’ll enjoy what you do and have the support you need to succeed.

Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401K with a company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• PTO
• Company paid holidays
• Flexible work arrangements
• Cultural Awareness Day in support of IDE
• On-site medical/wellness center (Worcester only)
• Click here for the full list of Benefits
  
  

EEO statement:

The Hanover values diversity in the workplace and among our customers. The company provides equal opportunity for employment and promotion to all qualified employees and applicants on the basis of experience, training, education, and ability to do the available work without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, ancestry or any other status protected by law.

Furthermore, The Hanover Insurance Group is committed to providing an equal opportunity workplace that is free of discrimination and harassment based on national origin, race, color, religion, gender, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information or any other status protected by law.”

As an equal opportunity employer, Hanover does not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities. Individuals with disabilities who wish to request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, or to perform essential job functions, should contact us at: [email protected] and include the link of the job posting in which you are interested.

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