Director, Data Analytics & AI

$140000 - $190000 / year

Vertafore is a leading technology company whose innovative software solutions are advancing the insurance industry. Our suite of products provides solutions to our customers that help them better manage their business boost their productivity and efficiencies and lower costs while strengthening relationships.

Our mission is to move InsurTech forward by putting people at the heart of the industry. We are leading the way with product innovation technology partnerships and focusing on customer success.

Our fast-paced and collaborative environment inspires us to create think and challenge each other in ways that make our solutions and our teams better.

We are headquartered in Denver Colorado with offices across the U.S. Canada and India.

Job Description

We are seeking a visionary and execution-focused Director of AI & Analytics to lead our RiskMatch Data Delivery and Data Science teams. This role is pivotal in driving Vertafores AI-first strategy enhancing data-driven decision-making and delivering scalable analytics solutions across our product ecosystem. The ideal candidate will combine deep technical expertise with strategic leadership to shape and execute our AI and analytics roadmap.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership
• Define and execute the AI & analytics strategy aligned with Vertafores technology vision and business goals
• Lead cross-functional initiatives to integrate AI into core platforms including AMS360 AgencyOne and RiskMatch
• Team Management
• Direct and mentor high-performing teams across RiskMatch Data Delivery and Data Science fostering a culture of innovation and accountability
• Collaborate with Engineering Product and Architecture leaders to ensure alignment and delivery excellence

• AI & Analytics Execution

• Oversee development and deployment of AI models including predictive analytics NLP and ML pipelines.
• Drive adoption of AI tools and training across the CTO org including GitHub Copilot and AWS certifications
• Data Strategy & Governance
• Champion data quality governance and accessibility across systems to support enterprise-wide analytics

• Ensure seamless integration of data across platforms for unified customer views and operational insights
• Innovation & Thought Leadership
• Lead POCs and pilot programs such as Agentic AI and Direct Bill Reconciliation
• Stay ahead of emerging AI trends and technologies evaluating their applicability to Vertafores ecosystem.

Qualifications

• Qualifications:

  • Bachelors degree in Computer Science (or related technical field) or equivalent practical experience

  • Proven experience leading AI analytics or data science teams in a SaaS or enterprise technology environment.

  • Deep understanding of cloud platforms (AWS preferred) data engineering and machine learning frameworks.

  • Strong track record of delivering scalable AI solutions and driving cross-functional alignment.

  • Are very strong in both design architecture and implementation at an enterprise level

  • Experience with Scaled Agile software development

  • Have experience with Test Driven Development

  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

  • Experience with insurance technology or financial services is a plus.

  • Strategic thinker with hands-on technical depth.

  • Passion for mentoring and developing talent.

  • Comfortable navigating ambiguity and driving clarity in complex environments.

Additional Requirements and Details:

THE VERTAFORE STORY

Over the past 50 years Vertafore has advanced the entire insurance distribution channel with the best software solutions in the industry. Today were proud to say hundreds of thousands of Vertafore users rely on our solutions to write business faster reduce costs and fuel growth by increasing collaboration and streamlining processes. Vertafore leads the industry with secure cloud-based mobile products that provide superior reporting and analytics delivering actionable insight right when customers need it most. We partner with other leading technology companies to deliver comprehensive solutions to improve the way our customers do business and serve their customers.

The Vertafore Way

Insurance is about relationships and technology should make those relationships stronger. Thats why at Vertafore its our mission to transform the way the industry operates by putting people at the heart of insurance technology. By focusing on our customers becoming better every day and delivering results you can see we provide the level oftrustandsecuritythat insurance is all about.

Bias to Action: Were united by an innate drive to take action and make a difference in the technology and insurance spaces.

Win Together: We work together as one team showing empathy and respect along the way.

Show Up Curious: We work to challenge one another to push boundaries and think beyond the box.

Say It Do It: We honor every one of our commitments because integrity is important to us.

Customer Success is Our Success: We cultivate authentic relationships and follow up by actively listening to their needs.

We Love Insurance: We appreciate the impact insurance has on the world.

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Vertafore is a drug free workplace and conducts preemployment drug and background screenings.

The selected candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the job responsibilities duties skill or working addition this document does not create an employment contract implied or otherwise other than an at will relationship.

Vertafore strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race color religion sex gender identity pregnancy national origin ancestry citizenship age marital status physical disability mental disability medical condition sexual orientation genetic information or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

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