Director - Business Insights and Analytics

Summary

The Risk and Broking business is looking for a Director Business  Insights and Analytics  who will both lead and execute the design, development, and maintenance of scalable data solutions or products for internal stakeholders. You will leverage your expertise with applied statistics, machine learning and forecasting models to deliver modern advanced analytic solutions while recognizing when it is possible to deliver equivalent value through simple, traditional analytic approaches. You will lead, mentor, and guide data scientists on the team and collaborate with business stakeholders to transform data-driven insights and solutions from concept to execution. 

What you will do: 

• You will be responsible for designing, developing, and executing data-driven solutions that support the strategic goals and objectives for the Risk and Broking business.
• Responsible for developing and implementing forecasting, machine learning models and advanced statistical methods that can solve complex business problems and generate value for the business and clients
• You will lead a team of data scientists who use advanced analytics, machine learning, and applied statistics to generate insights and recommendations from various global sources of data curated from across the business.
• You will collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to understand their needs and provide them with actionable insights and solutions.
• You will establish and maintain best practices and standards for data quality, analysis, and reporting, and ensure compliance with data privacy and security policies.
• You will communicate and present your findings and recommendations to internal senior audience, using clear and compelling visualizations and narratives.

Requirements: 

• A bachelor's degree or higher in a quantitative field, such as statistics, mathematics, computer science, engineering, or economics.
• 10+ years of experience in a data role with increasing responsibilities for leading and managing data analytics teams and delivering complex analytic products or solutions.
• Experience in working with large and complex datasets, using various tools and platforms such as Data Bricks, Python, R, SQL, Spark
• Proficiency in using various data visualization tools such as Power BI, or similar.
• Experience in applying machine learning, forecasting, and statistical modeling techniques to solve complex business problems.
• We are looking for an Hands on leader who leads by examples and is technically proficient
• Experience in working with broking data is preferred but not required.
• Experience working in global teams across various time zones
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex data into clear and actionable insights for diverse audiences.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to handle ambiguity and uncertainty.
• Passion for learning and innovation, with the ability to adapt to changing business needs and technologies.

This role can be remote anywhere in the United States.

Compensation and Benefits

Base salary range and benefits information for this position are being included in accordance with requirements of various state/local pay transparency legislation. Please note that salaries may vary for different individuals in the same role based on several factors, including but not limited to location of the role, individual competencies, education/professional certifications, qualifications/experience, performance in the role and potential for revenue generation (Producer roles only).

Compensation

The base salary compensation range being offered for this role is $180,000-$235,000 USD per year.

This role is also eligible for an annual short term incentive bonus.

Company Benefits

WTW provides a competitive benefit package which includes the following (eligibility requirements apply):

• Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical (including prescription coverage), Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Commuter Account, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Group Accident, Group Critical Illness, Life Insurance, AD&D, Group Legal, Identify Theft Protection, Wellbeing Program and Work/Life Resources (including Employee Assistance Program)
• Leave Benefits: Paid Holidays, Annual Paid Time Off (includes state/local paid leave where required), Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves (e.g., Bereavement, FMLA, ADA, Jury Duty, Military Leave, and Parental and Adoption Leave), Paid Time Off (only included for Washington roles)
• Retirement Benefits: Qualified contributory pension plan (if eligible) and 401(k) plan with annual nonelective company contribution. Non-qualified retirement plans available to senior level colleagues who satisfy the plans’ eligibility requirements.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

This position will remain posted for a minimum of three business days from the date posted or until sufficient/appropriate candidate slate has been identified.

EOE, including disability/vets