Senior Data Scientist - Finance Actuarial
Senior Data Scientist - Finance Actuarial
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Technology Data Analytics & ManagementAre you interested in building capabilities that enable the organization with innovation speed agility scalability and efficiency The Global Technology team takes great pride in our culture where digital transformation is built into our DNA! When you join our organization at Prudential youll unlock an exciting and impactful career all while growing your skills and advancing your profession at one of the worlds leading financial services institutions.
As a Senior Data Scientist on Financial Management Transformation (FMT) / Finance & Actuarial (FAC) team you will partner with our diverse team of Engineers Economists Computer Scientists Mathematicians Physicists Statisticians and Actuaries tasked with mining our industryleading internal data to develop new analytics capabilities for our businesses. The role requires a rare combination of sophisticated analytical expertise; business acumen; strategic mindset; client relationship skills problem solving; and a passion for generating business impact. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a strategic initiative that is evolving and growing over time! In addition to applied experience you will bring excellent problem solving communication and teamwork skills along with agile ways of working strong business insight an inclusive leadership demeanor and a continuous learning focus to all that you do.
This role is based in our office in Newark NJ. Our organization follows a hybrid work structure whereemployees can work remotely and from the office as needed based on demands of specific tasks or personal work preferences. This position is hybrid and requires your onsite presence on a reoccurring weekly basis at least 3 days per week.
Here is what you can expect in a typical day:
- Responsible for the handson development of advanced data science solutions comprising the portfolio developed by the Data Science Lead and the technical requirements specified by the Director / Lead Data Scientist. Perform handson data analysis model development model training model testing.
- Write productionlevel code and partner with machine learning engineers to push development code into production.
- Continuously research new methods for problem solution including new algorithms modeling techniques and data analytics techniques.
- Partner with machine learning engineers to productionized machine learning models. Partner with data engineers to build data pipelines. Partner with software engineers to integrate solutions with business platforms.
The Skills and expertise you bring:
- Advanced degree (Masters Ph.D. in Mathematics Statistics Engineering Econometrics Physics Computer Science Actuarial Data Science or comparable quantitative disciplines
- Working on complex problems in which analysis of situations or data requires an indepth evaluation of various factors. Exercises judgment within broadly defined practices and policies in selecting methods techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
- Ability to learn new skills and knowledge on an ongoing basis through selfinitiative and seeking challenges
- Excellent problem solving communication and collaboration skills
Applied experience with several of the following:
- Machine Learning: Understanding of machine learning theory including the mathematics underlying machine learning algorithms. Expertise in the application of machine learning theory to building training testing interpreting and monitoring machine learning models
- Generative AI & Natural Language Processing: Experience with modeling and interpreting text analysis including NLP LLMs and Generative AI. Experience in modern Gen AI technologies including RAG LangChain LangGraph vector DB and their application in insurance industry and/or financial management.
- Statistics and Computing: Exceptional understanding of: Multivariable Calculus Linear Algebra Differential Equations Applied Probability Applied Statistics Computer Science (Programming Methodologies) and Cloud. Knowledge of statistical techniques such as the use of descriptive inferential Bayesian statistics time series analysis etc. to extract business insights and experimentation to solve business problems.
- Data Acquisition and Transformation: Acquiring data from disparate data sources using APIs and SQL. Transform data using SQL and Python. Visualizing data using a diverse tool set including but not limited to Python.
- Database Management System: Knowledge of how databases are structured and function in order to use them efficiently. May include multiple data environments cloud/AWS primary and foreign key relationships table design database schemas etc.
- Data Wrangling: Preparing data for further analysis; Redefining and mapping raw data to generate insights; Processing of large datasets (structured unstructured).
- AWS DevOps: Experience in the project development life cycle in an AWS environment. Familiar with development QA staging and production deployment stages.
- Programming Languages: Python SQL
Youll Love Working Here Because You Can
Join a team and culture where your voice matters; where every day your work transforms our experiences to make lives better. As you put your skills to use well help you make an even bigger impact with learning experiences that can grow your technical AND leadership capabilities. Youll be surprised by what this rocksolid organization has in store for you.
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What we offer you:
Prudential is required by state specific laws to include the salary range for this role when hiring a resident in applicable locations. The salary range for this role is from $101500.00 to $167300.00. Specific pricing for the role may vary within the above range based on many factors including geographic location candidate experience and skills.Market competitive base salaries with a yearly bonus potential at every level.
Medical dental vision life insurance disability insurance Paid Time Off (PTO) and leave of absences such as parental and military leave.
401(k) plan with company match (up to 4.
Companyfunded pension plan.
Wellness Programs including up to $1600 a year for reimbursement of items purchased to support personal wellbeing needs.
Work/Life Resources to help support topics such as parenting housing senior care finances pets legal matters education emotional and mental health and career development.
Education Benefit to help finance traditional college enrollment toward obtaining an approved degree and many accredited certificate programs.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Shares can be purchased at 85 of the lower of two prices (Beginning or End of the purchase period) after one year of service.
Eligibility to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program whereby an award if any depends on various factors including without limitation individual and organizational performance. To find out more about our Total Rewards package visit Work Life Balance Prudential Careers. Some of the above benefits may not apply to parttime employees scheduled to work less than 20 hours per week.
Prudential Financial Inc. of the United States is not affiliated with Prudential plc. which is headquartered in the United Kingdom.
Prudential is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion national origin ancestry sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin genetics disability marital status age veteran status domestic partner status medical condition or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
