PolicyMe

Senior Data Scientist (Remote)

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Insurance, InsurtechIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should have 3-5+ years of experience in a product-facing data role, ideally in a startup or scale-up environment. They must possess hands-on experience owning and using Mixpanel for product analytics, including experimentation, funnel analysis, and product usage tracking. Strong knowledge of A/B testing methodologies, product experimentation, and product performance evaluation is required, along with a background in launching or evaluating new products and monitoring/optimizing existing ones. Demonstrated ownership of a full data analytics stack, including ETL pipelines, data modeling, and dashboarding (Looker experience is a bonus), is necessary. Strong proficiency in SQL for analytics, exploration, and debugging is essential. The ideal candidate can translate business goals into analytical frameworks and communicate recommendations clearly across technical and non-technical audiences. Strong product sense with experience working closely with product managers, engineers, and/or insurance stakeholders is needed. Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, especially in asynchronous environments, are required. A self-starter who can structure ambiguity, manage their own roadmap, and proactively identify opportunities is highly valued.

Responsibilities

The Senior Data Scientist will own the end-to-end product and insurance analytics lifecycle, from defining key metrics and experiments to synthesizing results into clear, actionable insights. They will collaborate with the Product team to design and evaluate new product launches, run experimentation and A/B tests, and optimize and monitor the performance of existing products. The role involves partnering with Insurance stakeholders to support analytics related to pricing analysis, plan design, loss ratio trends, and retention/lapse rates. Responsibilities include owning and maintaining Mixpanel for product analytics, building and maintaining dashboards in Looker, and working with tools like DBT, BigQuery, and SQL to ingest, model, and transform data. The Senior Data Scientist will contribute to an analytics backlog, run structured sprints, and identify and lead exploratory data initiatives to help define the product and insurance roadmap. They will communicate clearly with cross-functional stakeholders and play a foundational role in scaling the data function by contributing to best practices, peer review, and cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Product Analytics
Insurance Analytics
Experimentation
A/B Testing
Mixpanel
Looker
DBT
BigQuery
Pricing Analysis
Loss Ratio Analysis
Retention Analysis
Lapse Rate Analysis
Data Visualization
Dashboarding
Metrics Definition
Data Synthesis
Actionable Insights

PolicyMe

Online platform for affordable life insurance

About PolicyMe

PolicyMe simplifies life insurance for Canadians by offering affordable coverage options, including critical illness insurance, through an easy-to-use online platform. Customers can access straightforward advice and apply for policies digitally, which helps reduce costs and allows the company to offer lower premiums. Unlike traditional insurance providers, PolicyMe operates with a digital-first approach, minimizing overhead expenses and passing the savings on to clients. The company is backed by reputable partners, enhancing its credibility and financial stability. PolicyMe aims to ensure transparency and customer satisfaction, handling claims with care and using customer feedback to improve services. Additionally, the company fosters a positive work environment through team-building events, even while operating remotely.

Toronto, CanadaHeadquarters
2018Year Founded
$20.5MTotal Funding
SERIES_ACompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Paid Vacation
Stock Options
Remote Work Options
Professional Development Budget
Flexible Work Hours

Risks

Increased competition from other insurtech startups may erode PolicyMe's market share.
Rapid technological advancements require continuous investment in platform upgrades.
Potential regulatory changes in Canada could increase compliance costs for PolicyMe.

Differentiation

PolicyMe offers the most competitive life insurance pricing in Canada.
The company provides a fully-underwritten term life policy without unnecessary features.
PolicyMe's digital-first approach reduces overhead, offering lower premiums to customers.

Upsides

PolicyMe raised $18 million in Series A funding, boosting its market position.
The launch of Critical Illness Insurance covers 44 conditions, more than average insurers.
Increased demand for digital insurance aligns with PolicyMe's online platform strategy.

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