Manager, Actuarial Data Science (Fintech)

TL;DR

Manager, Actuarial Data Science (Fintech): Leading an insurance modeling team to support pricing, underwriting, and growth for homeowners programs with an accent on loss modeling, demand modeling, and weather risk. Focus on developing scalable Python and SQL-based analytical tooling and deploying high-quality models into production systems.

Location: Hybrid (Dallas, TX / Austin, TX / Morristown, NJ / San Jose, CA / SF Bay Area). Open to relocation with assistance to hub locations.

Salary: $185,000 - $245,000

Company

Tech-native insurance carrier platform using data to make homeownership effortless and delivering tailored program solutions through partnerships.

What you will do

• Build and lead a homeowners insurance modeling team, establishing technical standards and priorities.
• Own the design and annual build of by-peril loss models.
• Expand modeling capabilities across conversion, retention, and aggregation to guide pricing strategy and portfolio performance.
• Implement and scale models within an Airflow-based Python modeling pipeline ensuring reproducibility and maintainability.
• Develop reusable analytical tooling and workflows to increase efficiency across the actuarial team.
• Partner with Insurance Product, Underwriting, and Engineering to translate modeling insights into business recommendations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in statistics, mathematics, data science, or another quantitative field.
• 7+ years of experience in data science or actuarial modeling within personal lines P&C insurance.
• 3+ years of people management experience, including coaching and performance development.
• Strong experience with loss cost modeling and knowledge of actuarial pricing principles.
• Advanced proficiency in Python, SQL, and Git.
• Must be based in or willing to relocate to hub locations (Dallas, Austin, Morristown, San Jose, or SF Bay Area).

Nice to have

• Actuarial credentials (ACAS/FCAS).
• Master’s degree in a quantitative discipline.
• Experience modeling catastrophe or weather-driven losses.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans (100% employer-covered dental and vision).
• 401(k) retirement plan, FSA, and employer-paid life insurance.
• Eligibility for equity compensation.
• Flexible time off and 12 weeks of parental leave via the Little hirify.globals Program.
• Relocation assistance for qualified candidates.
• Onsite perks including snacks, drinks, and catered lunches.