Senior Director Data Engineering (Pricing)

About the position

Travelers Data Engineering team constructs pipelines that contextualize and provide easy access to data by the entire enterprise. As a Data Engineering Senior Director you will accelerate growth and transformation of our analytics landscape. In this role, you will lead teams designing and building data solutions that capture, explore, transform and utilize data to support Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and business intelligence/insights. In addition to ingesting data from multiple sources and relaying information to relevant partners, you will also mentor and develop a team of data engineers. This role is in BI Analytics and Research Organization. You will lead and partner with Actuarial Product, Architecture, A&R and other stakeholder teams to prioritize, scope and implement data solutions for pricing, benchmark and other data modernization efforts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee pricing data portfolio for BI Analytics and Research and lead a team consisting of data engineers in modernizing data pipelines for pricing, benchmark processes.
• Partner with BI Data Product, Architecture, and other stakeholder teams in driving consensus on design and delivery of data solutions.
• Lead development of analytic data products, including pilots and proof of concepts.
• Execute data strategies to support various consumption patterns and identify enterprise architecture, platform, and application infrastructure needs.
• Identify opportunities to consolidate and implement common data pipelines for BIAA processes.
• Incorporate core data management competencies including data governance, data security and data quality.
• Drive the operationalizing and automating of all capabilities to ensure secure, supported and scalable solutions.
• Present analysis and recommendations to help influence management and executive leadership decisions.
• Guide and coach senior team members to accelerate career development.
• Establish budgets, policies and practices with significant impact on area operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 4 years of AWS, Python, Databricks and Snowflake experience.
• 3 years of Insurance industry experience, including 2 years in pricing and benchmarking.
• Strong delivery skills with a hands-on approach and the ability to determine the optimal design strategy, methodology, and common design frameworks, as well as the tooling to be used for data solutions, while adhering to standards and best practices.
• Advanced knowledge of data tools, techniques, and manipulation including cloud platforms, programming languages, and technology platforms.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to develop business partnerships, describe technology concepts in ways the business can understand, document initiatives in a concise and clear manner, and attentively listen and consider other thoughts and ideas.
• Bachelor's Degree in STEM related field or equivalent.
• Eight or more years of related work experience.
• Four or more years of team leadership experience.
• 2 years of experience in pricing, benchmark domains.
• Subject matter expertise in data tools, techniques, and manipulation including cloud platforms, programming languages, and technology platforms.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent training with data tools, techniques, and manipulation.
• Six years of data engineering or equivalent experience.
• One year of previous management experience.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Employees and their eligible family members - including spouses, domestic partners, and children - are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment.
• Retirement: Travelers matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to your first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum. If you have student loan debt, you can enroll in the Paying it Forward Savings Program. When you make a payment toward your student loan, Travelers will make an annual contribution into your 401(k) account. You are also eligible for a Pension Plan that is 100% funded by Travelers.
• Paid Time Off: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually, plus nine paid company Holidays.
• Wellness Program: The Travelers wellness program is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health program provides access to free professional counseling services, health coaching and other resources to support your daily life needs.
• Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice.