Manager, Statistical Analysis Job in Hartford, Connecticut US
Manager, Statistical Analysis
Manager, Statistical Analysis Job Description Solid reputation, passionate people and endless opportunities. That's Travelers. Our superior financial strength and consistent record of strong operating returns mean security for our customers - and opportunities for our employees. You will find Travelers to be full of energy and a workplace in which you truly can make a difference. We are looking for a talented and experienced statistician who can lead efforts to transform the rapidly growing Direct to Consumer channel within Personal Insurance. Our team works hand in hand with our business partners to drive analytics-based strategy through the application of predictive modeling and designed experiments. We collect very large, complex data sets related to our digital and other marketing efforts and apply a variety of advanced statistical techniques to solve business problems. Committed. Competitive. Constructing our Future. That's Travelers. We are one of the leading insurance companies in the United States. Our superior financial strength and consistent record of strong operating returns mean security for our customers - and opportunities for our employees. You will find Travelers to be full of energy, and a workplace in which you truly can make a difference. Summary: This position is responsible for leading advanced analytical projects, both through individual contribution and guiding the work of others. In this role, you will be required to - Support business strategy by managing projects, people, or innovation streams. - Work within broad limits and authority on complex assignments requiring specialized knowledge in breadth and/or depth in advanced statistical analyses. - Conduct a variety of statistical analyses including data mining, predictive modeling, and experimental design. - Review other analysts¿ work and provide direction and insight. - Lead efforts applying and implementing predictive modeling results. - In addition, you may provide direction to a team of analysts and/or project members. Primary Duties: - Develop and maintain effective relationships with business partners to identify, size, and prioritize opportunities to solve business problems. - Partner with peers across the company to ensure consistency and alignment where appropriate. - Assist in developing new approaches to solve business problems. - Gather and analyze data using appropriate analytical techniques, turn insights into business inferences, and clearly present findings and recommendations to the broader business community. - May manage one or more advanced analytical projects simultaneously. - May manage one or more direct reports. - May lead in-depth efforts in applying, validating and implementing predictive models. Qualifications: The successful candidate will have: - An advanced degree in statistics, mathematics, economics, finance, actuarial science, or related fields, with typically 3 to 7 years of relevant work experience. - Strong project management and organizational effectiveness skills. - General problem solving and critical thinking skills. - The ability to use data, business knowledge, and situational context to influence others. - The ability to clearly and concisely communicate with individuals from diverse backgrounds. - The ability to develop statistical models and interpret model results. - A working knowledge of SAS or a similar statistical programming package. - Experience with analyzing large data sets and querying relational databases. - Knowledge of insurance products and operations is a plus. Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We actively promote a drug-free workplace. Job Requirements Please see description. About Travelers The Travelers Companies, Inc. (NYSE: TRV) is a leading property casualty insurer selling primarily through independent agents and brokers. The company's diverse business lines offer its global customers a wide range of coverage in the auto, home and business settings. A component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average, Travelers has more than 30,000 employees and generated revenues of approximately $25 billion in 2010. To learn more about careers at Travelers visit us at travelers.com/Careers .