Data Scientist and Analytics Specialist at Gen Re Corporation | United Arab Emirates | Rezi

Data Scientist and Analytics Specialist at Gen Re Corporation

Data Scientist and Analytics Specialist

Gen Re Corporation · United Arab Emirates

2 weeks ago

Data Scientist and Analytics Specialist

Gen Re Corporation · United Arab Emirates

19 days ago
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About the Role

This role offers exposure to underwriting analytics, pricing models, portfolio insights, and risk evaluation within a global, data-driven reinsurance environment. You will collaborate closely with underwriting and actuarial teams to transform complex datasets into actionable insights that inform strategic risk decisions.

Responsibilities

  • Understand the insurance and reinsurance value chain to identify opportunities for efficiency gains and process optimization.
  • Support underwriting and reinsurance teams through data-driven insights, enhancing pricing models, and risk analytics using AI and ML models.
  • Translate strategic objectives into data science roadmaps, defining success metrics, KPIs, and validation frameworks.
  • Apply advanced AI and ML modelling techniques to identify risk drivers, optimize selection, and improve portfolio performance and processes.
  • Utilize internal and external data sources to generate market and competitor insights supporting strategic decisions.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to prototype, test, and scale new data-driven solutions.
  • Drive innovation through advanced analytics, machine learning, and AI applications to support new product development.
  • Share knowledge, best practices, and reusable tools to elevate team and organizational capability.

Requirements

  • 2-3 years of relevant experience in data science, advanced analytics, or machine learning roles, preferably in insurance or reinsurance entities.
  • Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative discipline such as Actuarial Science, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Professional certifications in data science, machine learning, cloud platforms (Azure/AWS/GCP), or actuarial qualifications are advantageous.
  • Experience working in cloud-based ecosystems (e.g., Azure, AWS, GCP, Databricks, etc.) and handling large, complex datasets.
  • Experience leading analytical projects or workstreams, managing multiple stakeholders, and delivering under tight timelines.
  • Advanced proficiency in Python, R, SQL, AI tools (copilot, Claude, OpenAI, and others).
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Creative, collaborative, and solutions-oriented.
  • Fluent in Arabic and English; additional languages such as French are an advantage.

Skills

  • Data Science
  • Advanced Analytics
  • Machine Learning
  • AI
  • Python
  • R
  • SQL
  • Cloud Platforms (Azure/AWS/GCP)
  • Databricks
  • Underwriting Analytics
  • Pricing Models
  • Portfolio Insights
  • Risk Evaluation
  • Risk Analytics
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Communication

Location

  • Dubai

Work Type

  • Permanent
  • Full-time

Experience Level

  • 2-3 years

Education Level

  • Bachelor's degree in a quantitative discipline

Benefits

  • International and highly professional working environment
  • Work on complex, high-impact portfolios in a global reinsurance environment
  • Positive working environment with flat hierarchies and a friendly, cooperative corporate culture

About the Company

  • General Re Corporation, a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., is a holding company for global reinsurance and related operations with over 2,000 employees worldwide.
  • Gen Re delivers reinsurance solutions to the Life/Health and Property/Casualty insurance industries.
  • The company is represented in all major reinsurance markets through a network of 36 offices and has earned superior financial strength ratings from major rating agencies.
  • Gen Re values diversity, equality, and inclusion, promoting a culture that supports professional and personal growth.