Analytics Manager
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About the Role
Aviva seeks an Analytics Manager to lead a team of Python developers and statistical analysts within the Commercial Data Science team. You will guide development of innovative pricing solutions using the Hyperexponential (Hx) platform, collaborating with actuaries, underwriters, and technology teams.
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Responsibilities
- Lead development cycle of HX pricing products into production in collaboration with business stakeholders and IT professionals
- Oversee integration of HX products into the wider pricing ecosystem using APIs and microservices
- Design and build efficient, reusable, reliable, and secure Python codebase using TDD principles
- Mentor team members on design and code best practices, quality, performance, and security
- Lead working sessions with business to gather requirements and ensure delivery matches business needs
- Communicate updates with stakeholders and present progress in steering committees and decision forums
- Manage agile methodology with rituals such as scrums, planning, retrospectives
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, statistics, physics, or related field
- 5+ years of Python development or software engineering experience
- 2+ years of experience managing teams and projects
- Experience with version control using Git
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Proficiency with SQL, Datalake, Snowflake, and AWS (preferred)
- Experience in the insurance industry (preferred)
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The Opportunity
- Join a collaborative team of engineers, data scientists and actuaries who use technology, analytics and data to shape pricing decisions across the business.
- Lead a team of Python developers and statistical analysts within the Commercial Data Science team, based in Toronto or Markham.
- Guide the development of innovative pricing solutions that support commercial underwriting teams and improve how we serve customers, brokers and business partners.
What you’ll do
- Lead development cycle of HX pricing products into production in collaboration with other business stakeholders and IT professionals.
- Oversee integration of HX products to the wider pricing ecosystem such as Policy Administrative System and Datalake using APIs and micro services.
- Be accountable for the design and build of efficient, reusable, reliable and secure python codebase using TDD principles.
- Mentor your team members on design and code best practices, quality, performance, and security.
- Lead working sessions with business to gather requirements and be accountable for insuring delivery matches business needs.
- Regularly communicate updates with different stakeholders and be ready to present progress in different venues such as steering committees and decision forums.
- Manage agile methodology with rituals such as scrums, planning, retrospectives etc. with a passion for structure but the flexibility to think outside the scrum.
What you’ll bring
- An educational background in computer science or engineering, math, statistics, physics, or a related field. A minimum of a BSc is required, Masters is preferred.
- 5+ years of experience in Python Development or software engineering.
- 2+ years of experience managing teams and projects with high attention to details.
- High energy, fast decision making and ability to quickly switch from macro to micro mode of working.
- Good grasp of software engineering practices such as code reusability and modularity.
- Experience in leading collaborative teams who operate in version control environment using Git practices and repository structure.
- A can do teammate. You are willing to roll up your sleeves and do whatever is needed to move projects forward.
- Excellent communication skills. You can translate and communicate sophisticated ideas to non technical experts.
- Intuitive problem solving and analytical skills.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
What makes you stand out
- Proficiency with SQL, Datalake, Snowflake and AWS.
- Experience in the insurance industry.
What you’ll get
- The salary band for this position ranges from CAD 135,000 to CAD 155,000.
- Compelling rewards package including base compensation, eligibility for annual bonus, retirement savings, share plan, health benefits, personal wellness, and volunteer opportunities.
- Hybrid flexible work model.
- Outstanding career development opportunities.
- We’ll support your professional development education.
- Competitive vacation package with the option to purchase 5 extra days off per year.
- Employee driven programs focused on gender, LGBTQ+, origins, diversity, and inclusion.
- Corporate wellness programs to support our employees’ physical and mental health.
Workplace
- Hybrid flexible work model.
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