Senior Data Scientist

About the role

As a Senior Data Scientist, you will leverage statistical analysis, forecasting methods, model development, data visualization, and research. You'll identify business needs and translate them into concrete Data Science outcomes, find relevant sources of data, conduct analysis, modeling, and deliver results to the business. You will own the full life cycle of model development and manage stakeholder expectations and requirements.

What you'll do in this role

• Deliver business value through actionable insights, recommendations, and implementation of analytics solutions such as predictive models.
• Use standard techniques to gather, query, cleanse/validate, explore, visualize, and model data.
• Take ownership of and support a broad range of data-driven projects.
• Commit to attaining industry, product, and technical knowledge and self-development.
• Partner with stakeholders & analytics engineering teams on building out analytics solutions.
• Contribute to Data Science best practices and develop cross-functional partnerships.
• Mentor junior Data Science team members.

What we offer you

“If you want to invest in yourself and build a career, this is a great place to work. If you don't want to put in the effort to learn the industry and become a student of the business (it takes real effort!), there are easier places to work.” Cris H. - AVP Internal Sales, Training and Development

“Symetra is inclusive of all employees regardless of their personal differences.” Darrell J. - Actuary III

“Symetra values learning. Symetra has so many resources - whether that is the Student of the Business courses, sponsorship of professional certifications, or just individual employees being so willing to teach and answer questions.” Felicia D. - Financial Reporting Lead Senior Analyst

Benefits and Perks

We don’t take a “one-size-fits-all” approach when it comes to our employees. Our programs are designed to make your life better both at work and at home.

• Flexible full-time or hybrid telecommuting arrangements
• Plan for your future with our 401(k) plan and take advantage of immediate vesting and company matching up to 6%
• Paid time away including vacation and sick time, flex days and ten paid holidays
• Give back to your community and double your impact through our company matching

Want more details? Check out our Symetra Benefits Overview

Compensation

Salary Range: $100,300- $167,100 plus eligibility for the company annual bonus program.

Your education, skills and experience

• A Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field and/or 5+ years of equivalent professional experience
• Proficient knowledge of SQL and Python or R, or other relevant programming experience.
• Understanding of common machine-learning methods as well as full data science project cycle from data and business understanding through data preparation, modeling, validation, and deployment.
• Experience using business intelligence and data visualization tools (e.g. Power BI, Tableau) and databases (e.g. Snowflake).
• Analytical mind and business acumen.
• Problem-solving aptitude.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

We empower inclusion.

At Symetra, we aspire to be the most inclusive insurance company in the country. We’re building a place where every employee feels valued, respected, and has opportunities to contribute. Inclusion is about recognizing our assumptions, considering multiple perspectives, and removing barriers.

We accept and celebrate diverse experiences, identities, and perspectives, because lifting each other up fuels thought and builds a stronger, more innovative company. We invite you to learn more about our efforts here.

Creating a world where more people have access to financial freedom.

Symetra is a national financial services company dedicated to helping people achieve their financial goals and feel confident about the future. In our daily work, we’re guided by the principles of Value, Transparency and Sustainability. This means we provide products and services people need at a competitive price, we communicate clearly and openly so people understand what they’re buying, and we design products—and operate our company—to stand the test of time. We’re committed to showing up for our communities, lifting up our employees, and standing up for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Join our team and help us create a world where more people have access to financial freedom.

Work Authorization

Employer work visa sponsorship and support are not provided for this role. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at hire and must maintain authorization to work in the United States throughout their employment with our company.