Senior Data Scientist (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Senior Data Scientist (Cybersecurity): Measuring, understanding, and optimizing underwriting processes for an active insurance provider with an accent on statistical analysis and risk modeling. Focus on developing machine learning models to assess cyber risk, automating underwriting workflows, and providing data-driven insights to support strategic growth.

Location: Must be based in Canada (Remote-first)

Salary: $123,600–$187,000/year (varies by province)

Company

hirify.global is the world's first Active Insurance provider, combining comprehensive coverage with innovative cybersecurity tools to help businesses manage and mitigate digital risk.

What you will do

• Analyze diverse datasets including claims, risk signals, and underwriting databases to extract actionable patterns.
• Develop and refine statistical and machine learning models to assess cybersecurity risks.
• Create comprehensive reports on underwriting efficiency and risk selection quality.
• Identify and implement opportunities to automate underwriting workflows using advanced analytics.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with actuarial, product, and engineering teams.
• Serve as a technical lead and mentor within the underwriting team.

Requirements

• Must be based in Canada.
• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field (Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Actuarial Science).
• 5+ years of experience in underwriting, quantitative analysis, or risk modeling within the insurance industry.
• Advanced SQL skills for querying complex databases.
• Expertise in data manipulation using Python or R.
• Experience with data visualization tools like Tableau, Power BI, or Looker.

Nice to have

• Actuarial qualification.
• Experience in cyber insurance or cyber security.
• Experience with big data technologies like Snowflake or AWS Athena.

Culture & Benefits

• 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Flexible PTO policy.
• Annual home office stipend and WeWork access.
• Mental and physical health wellness programs.
• Remote-first, inclusive culture focused on protecting businesses from digital risk.