Director, Advanced Analytics - Exploration
Job ID: 8586
Working Business Language: This role is considered a head-office role and will be required to communicate with internal stakeholders across Canada where the primary business language utilized is English.
Salary: At Wawanesa, salary is only one component of a holistic, comprehensive and competitive offering that we provide to our employees. In addition to salary, full-time and part-time permanent employees are eligible for an annual bonus plan, leave of absence top-up programs and provided with generous vacation time, personal days, premium free benefits and pension plan.
The salary offered for this role is determined with consideration to various factors, including but not limited to: your work location, local labour market conditions, external market salary data, internal pay equity and the knowledge, skills, experience and anticipated proficiency in the role. The salary offered is estimated to be within the following range: $160, 000 - $215, 000. Candidates with salary expectations outside of the range are still encouraged to apply.
About Us
At Wawanesa, we're proud to offer a hybrid work environment that offers flexibility to our employees in balancing in-office (2 days per week OR 15 hours per week in a Wawanesa office) and remote work. You may work from any of the following locations: Winnipeg, MB; Wawanesa, MB; Vancouver, BC; Calgary, AB; Edmonton, AB; Lethbridge, AB; Toronto, ON; Kitchener, ON; Thunder Bay, ON; Ottawa, ON; Montreal, QC; Moncton, NB; Dartmouth; NS
The Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company ("Wawanesa Mutual"), founded in 1896, is one of Canada's largest mutual insurers, with over $3.5 billion in annual revenue and assets of $10 billion (CAD). Wawanesa Mutual, with its National Headquarters in Winnipeg, is the parent company of Wawanesa Life, which provides life insurance products and services throughout Canada, and Western Financial Group, which distributes personal and business insurance across Canada. Wawanesa proudly serves more than 1.7 million members in Canada, and we are home to more than 3,600 employees distributed across the Canadian regions and communities where we operate. We give back to organizations that strengthen communities, donating more than $3.5 million annually to charitable organizations, including over $2 million annually in support of people on the front lines of climate change. To learn more visit wawanesa.com.
We are currently looking for dedicated, driven, and enthusiastic individuals who thrive in an environment that welcomes change and are looking for an opportunity for diverse experience and advancement on a growing team.
Job Overview
The Director, Advanced Analytics - Explorations plays a pivotal role in identifying, prioritizing, and exploring advanced analytics opportunities within Wawanesa. This role is responsible for leading the discovery of new analytics capabilities and driving analytical innovation that aligns with Wawanesa's strategic objectives. The Director, Advanced Analytics - Explorations will work closely with cross-functional teams to evaluate, prioritize, and execute opportunities that leverage advanced analytics techniques, with a strong focus on Artificial Intelligence to deliver business value.
Job Responsibilities
- Contribute to the development and evolution of Wawanesa's Data & Analytics strategy, ensuring alignment with emerging opportunities in advanced analytics
- Lead the exploration of new and emerging analytics opportunities, ensuring alignment with Wawanesa's overall business strategy and long-term goals
- Assess and prioritize advanced analytics initiatives, particularly those focused on Artificial Intelligence, based on potential impact, feasibility, and alignment with corporate objectives
- Build strong relationships with key stakeholders across the organization, including senior leadership, to ensure alignment on analytics initiatives and priorities
- Communicate complex analytical concepts and potential opportunities to non-technical stakeholders in a clear and compelling manner
- Leverage business acumen and insurance knowledge to maximize the success of the advanced analytics exploration team
- Collaborate with the Director, Model Operations to ensure a seamless transition from exploration to operationalization of analytics models
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of analytics professionals focused on the exploration and development of new analytics capabilities
- Stay abreast of the latest trends, tools, and best practices in advanced analytics, particularly in Artificial Intelligence
- Identify and implement improvements to the advanced analytics operating model and exploration processes to increase efficiency, effectiveness, and impact
- Encourage collaboration and knowledge sharing within the team and across departments
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Data Science, Business Analytics, Computer Science, or a related field; advanced degree preferred
- 8+ years of experience in advanced analytics, with a strong track record of identifying and developing new analytics capabilities, especially in Artificial Intelligence
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex analytics projects from concept to execution
- Strong understanding of advanced analytics techniques, tools, and emerging technologies, with a particular focus on Artificial Intelligence
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts to non-technical audiences
- Demonstrated ability to think strategically and drive innovation in a dynamic environment
- Experience in insurance or financial services is an asset
- Actuarial background is an asset
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Diversity Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
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