Sr Crop Data Scientist Analyst

RCIS (a division of Zurich North America) is currently hiring a Sr Data Scientist Analyst, and this person will report to the Head of Underwriting, Crop Analytics. This role will work in a hybrid schedule from Schaumburg, IL or Anoka, MN OR remote for the right person.

Some of the key accountabilities of this role include:

• Building and/or enhancing models for crop insurance business
• Identify and integrate external data sources needed for predictive analytics
• Analyzing and reporting on crop products requiring modeling with respect to RMA pricing, yield, and performance expectations
• Refreshing profitability models at the county and crop level to determine our strategic appetite
• Monitor and streamline premium estimation models
• Leading the maintenance and enhancements of fund designation models
• Scenario modeling on various RMA products to determine impact on profitability
• Manage Review Project – looking at historical data and state mix, county plan level, and industry data
• Participation in NCIS organization committees and new RMA product development and reviews

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or Engineering or Mathematics/Statistics or Technology and 8 or more years of experience in the Predictive Analytics area AND
• Experience applying data transformation techniques such as exact and probabilistic matching methods; fuzzy matching, text mining, and data reduction
• Experience with programming and database mining tools such as Hadoop, Hive, Pig, Java, SQL, and Python

Preferred Qualifications:

• Possesses strong crop insurance knowledge and technical expertise
• Understanding how MPCI (multi-peril crop insurance) products work and how they are priced
• Experience with extracting data from relational databases
• Advanced knowledge of statistical techniques and their application to business decisions
• Ability to develop actionable solutions to business challenges
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong verbal and communication skills

Your pay at Zurich is based on your role, location, skills, and experience. We follow local laws to ensure fair compensation. You may also be eligible for bonuses and merit increases. If your expectations are above the listed range, we still encourage you to apply—your unique background matters to us.

The pay range shown is a national average and may vary by location. The proposed salary range for this position is $132,500 - $217,000, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 20%.

We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families. [Learn more about Total Rewards here.]

Why Zurich?

At Zurich, we value your ideas and experience. We offer growth, inclusion, and a supportive environment—so you can help shape the future of insurance. Zurich North America is a leader in risk management, with over 150 years of expertise and coverage across 25+ industries, including 90% of the Fortune 500®.

Join us for a brighter future—for yourself and our customers.

Zurich in North America does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy or other characteristics protected by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer disability/vets.

Zurich complies with 18 U.S. Code

• 1033.

Please note: Zurich does not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies. Preferred vendors should use our Recruiting Agency Portal.

Location(s): AM - Anoka, AM - Remote Work (US)

Remote Working: Hybrid

Schedule: Full Time

Employment Sponsorship Offered: No

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