Lead Data Scientist

At Northwestern Mutual, we are strong, innovative and growing. We invest in our people. We care and make a positive difference.

Our Mission

At Northwestern Mutual, were changing the way people think about financial planning with the scale of a Fortune 100 company.

Were redefining and disrupting the industry while changing peoples financial lives with better experiences and better technology.

We believe in building inclusive and diverse workplaces, where every voice is heard. Come help us build for the future!

We're strong and growing. In a company with such a long and storied history, this may be the most exciting and important time to be a part of Northwestern Mutual.

We're strong, innovative and growing.

We invest in our people. We provide opportunities for employees to grow themselves, their career and in turn, our business.

We care. We make a positive difference in our communities. Nationally, thousands have benefitted from our support of research and programs to fight childhood cancer.

Each year, our Foundation, employees and financial representatives donate time, talent and financial support to causes they're passionate about.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities :

Applies and integrates advanced statistical, mathematical, data mining, predictive modeling and business analysis skills and techniques to discover and identify new insights, predict and prescribe outcomes, advise on turning new insights into actionable opportunities and outcomes, and provide the tracking and measurement of results

Develop solutions, mathematical models, algorithms, machine learning techniques, and robust analytics to support analytic insights and visualization of complex data sets for productization and monetization.

Models need constant refitting as data changes over time.

Identifies available internal and external data resources to develop and deliver information solutions, including analytical information

Applies creative problem solving and inter-departmental networking to address data and information needs across the enterprise.

Shares best practices with peers through coaching and mentoring around core methodologies, patterns, standards and processes.

Drive innovation by exploring new experimentation methods and statistical techniques that could sharpen or speed up our product decision-making processes

Through extensive analysis, this individual will discover technology improvement opportunities and will work with other teams to address these opportunities.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities :

Masters degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Operations Research, Computer Science, Econometrics or related field

6-8 years of professional experience

At least 6 years of professional data science or analytics experience

5+ years of experience building and deploying predictive models using open source tools (i.e. Python, R)

Extensive experience working with data and developing, designing and presenting analytics, including some programming experience and work with multiple databases

Expert level knowledge of advanced analytical model development and construction

Proven ability to question assumptions, demonstrate relational analysis and integration of all components needed to solve problems

Proven ability to build rapport, negotiate, gain the confidence and work successfully with business leaders across the company

Proven ability to lead decision making process through idea sharing and consensus building

Experience in coaching and mentoring staff members

Proven track record in meeting aggressive deadlines

Identifying data requirements for analytical needs

PhD degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Operations Research, Computer Science, Econometrics or related field preferred

Cloud technology experience (i.e. GDP, Azure, AWS) preferred

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Please contact us to request accommodation.

We are an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Compensation Range : Pay Range - Start :

Pay Range - Start : $121,030.00

$121,030.00

Pay Range - End : $224,770.00

$224,770.00

Northwestern Mutual pays on a geographic-specific salary structure and placement in the salary range for this position will be determined by a number of factors including the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate;

the scope, complexity as well as the cost of labor in the market; and other conditions of employment. At Northwestern Mutual, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

Please note that the salary range listed in the posting is the standard pay structure. Positions in certain locations (such as California) may provide an increase on the standard pay structure based on the location.

Please click here for additiona l information relating to location-based pay structures.

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We are an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you work or would be working in California, Colorado, New York City, Washington or outside of a Corporate location, please click here for information pertaining to compensation and benefits.