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Jobs

From: Becky Cottrell
Date: 22 Sep 2004
Subject: Menlo Park, CA: Research Analyst at Allstate Research and Planning Center

Research Center of major insurance/financial services company is looking for a Research Analyst to analyze internal & external data, create predictive models & provide actionable insights for insurance products and processes.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Perform Exploratory data analysis
  • Identify and investigate new research methods and data sources
  • Create and validate predictive models
  • Communicate project progress to colleagues and management
  • Work within teams to integrate findings and models into company operations
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

  • Master's degree in Mathematics, Statistics or related field preferred. Bachelors with equivalent experience also acceptable.
  • Minimum 2+ yrs work experience in a business environment.
  • Demonstrated capability in analyzing data
  • Experience with multivariate regression, clustering or other data mining techniques such as decision trees
  • Ability to learn quickly and to apply new tools and techniques
  • Strong listening and communications skills � highly collaborative work style yet must demonstrate ability to work independently
  • Insurance industry experience a plus
  • Proficiency in programming and data management in a UNIX and/or mainframe environment beneficial
  • Proficiency in SAS preferred
  • Willingness to acquire knowledge of company databases and to keep current with new technologies.
Company offers competitive salary, flexible work environment and a strong benefits package including both a pension plan and 401k profit sharing plan. Send resume w/ cover letter including salary requirements to:

Email: arpcjobs@allstate.com Fax: 650-324-9347

- Equal Opportunity Employer -


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