Data Science Consultant

• At Securian Financial the internal position title is Data Science Consultant.*

Position Overview

As a Data Science Consultant at Securian Financial, you will develop data-driven solutions leveraging state-of-the-art practices and tools to help drive business outcomes that align with Securian's Enterprise Data Strategy Vision and Operating Principles. You’ll partner with stakeholders across the enterprise to understand business goals, develop strategy for how data and data science may help accomplish these goals and add value, then work to execute these strategies. You may lead cross-functional teams to develop, build, and implement solutions and apply a variety of analysis, visualization, and modeling techniques to address them. In this role, you will assist and participate in team activities such as code and solution reviews and serve as a technical thought leader. Using tools like Python, Github, and AWS Sagemaker, you will partner with other data, technology, and business teams to develop, test, and deploy solutions.

Responsibilities Include But Not Limited To

• Communicates with and influences stakeholders in the Employee Benefit Solutions areas to drive toward business outcomes and grow the impact of data science at Securian.
• Works directly with stakeholders in these areas to understand business goals and will develop strategy for how data and data science may help accomplish these goals.
• Has proven expertise in life insurance, specifically group insurance products, and deep data science knowledge that can be used to solve complex problems independently or while leading functional teams or projects.
• Use both functional and technical expertise to proactively collaborate with business and technical leaders to identify, solve and deliver data science solutions and influence strategy to achieve long-term business goals.
• Mentors or leads less experienced data scientists.
• Communicates and collaborates with other data and analytics teams within the organization to align resources for projects and make aware of timelines.

Qualifications

• Currently holding or working towards graduate degree in a relevant field
• 4+ years in data science or related field developing both traditional algorithmic and advanced analytical solutions to complex business problems and projects, including robust predictive models, sophisticated computing solutions, and artificial intelligence or machine learning systems
• 4+ years experience developing, programming, and automating solutions within data science technologies, preferably with Python and AWS
• Proven experience working with industry standard technologies like Python, AWS Sagemaker, GitHub, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems and drive results
• Technical knowledge of common data science models such as GLM, trees, LLM, xgboost, etc.
• Ability to explain technical subjects to non-technical audiences
• Strong moral and ethical compass, ensuring we provide fair, unbiased solutions that don’t harm our customers, associates, or our company/brand.

**This position will be in a hybrid working arrangement.**

Securian Financial believes in hybrid work as an integral part of our culture. Associates get the benefit of working both virtually and in our offices. If you’re in a commutable distance (90 minutes) you’ll join us 2-3 days each week in our offices to collaborate and build relationships. Our policy allows flexibility for the reality of business and personal schedules.

Preferred Skills

AI Concepts, Analytical Solutions, Business Problems, Data Analysis, Data Science

The Estimated Base Pay Range For This Job Is

$89,000.00 - $164,300.00

Pay may vary depending on job-related factors and individual experience, skills, knowledge, etc. More information on base pay and incentive pay (if applicable) can be discussed with a member of the Securian Financial Talent Acquisition team.

Paid Time Off

Be you. With us. At Securian Financial, we understand that attracting top talent means offering more than just a job – it means providing a rewarding and fulfilling career. As a valued member of our high-performing team, we want you to connect with your work, your relationships and your community. Enjoy our comprehensive range of benefits designed to enhance your professional growth, well-being and work-life balance, including the advantages listed here:

• We want you to take time off for what matters most to you. Our PTO program provides flexibility for associates to take meaningful time away from work to relax, recharge and spend time doing what’s important to them. And Securian Financial rewards associates for their service by providing additional PTO the longer you stay at Securian.
• Leave programs: Securian’s flexible leave programs allow time off from work for parental leave, caregiver leave for family members, bereavement and military leave.
• Holidays: Securian provides nine company paid holidays.

Company-funded pension plan and a 401(k) retirement plan: Share in the success of our company. Securian’s 401(k) company contribution is tied to our performance up to 10 percent of eligible earnings, with a target of 5 percent. The amount is based on company results compared to goals related to earnings, sales and service.

Health insurance: From the first day of employment, associates and their eligible family members – including spouses, domestic partners and children – are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage.

Volunteer time: We know the importance of community. Through company-sponsored events, volunteer paid time off, a dollar-for-dollar matching gift program and more, we encourage you to support organizations important to you.

Associate Resource Groups: Build connections, be yourself and develop meaningful relationships at work through associate-led ARGs. Dedicated groups focus on a variety of interests and affinities, including:

• Mental Wellness and Disability
• Pride at Securian Financial
• Securian Young Professionals Network
• Securian Multicultural Network
• Securian Women and Allies Network
• Servicemember Associate Resource Group

For more information regarding Securian’s benefits, please review our Benefits page.

This information is not intended to explain all the provisions of coverage available under these plans. In all cases, the plan document dictates coverage and provisions.

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