Job description
Drive innovation and growth within A&G by leveraging AI for insurance product development, pricing, and underwriting.
The role
The purpose of this role is to drive innovation and growth within Auto & General by leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) for insurance product development, pricing, and underwriting. You will support the development and deployment of AI solutions and contribute to a data-driven culture that enhances customer experiences within the Product division.
Position accountabilities
- Lead the design, development, and deployment of state-of-the-art AI solutions used for product development, underwriting, and pricing
- Contribute to the complete lifecycle of AI solution development, from ideation to full-scale implementation
- Collect, organise, analyse, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy
- Monitor and assess the performance of deployed solutions to ensure accuracy, fairness, and compliance with regulatory standards
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to scope and deliver initiatives that drive business outcomes
- Build and maintain systems for deploying models and AI-based solutions on platforms like Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
- Translate complex technical concepts into clear and concise documentation and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Maintain high coding standards, collaborating with other scientists and engineers to produce robust and reproducible code
- Stay at the forefront of the field by adopting emerging technologies and best practices that improve operational efficiency and scalability
- Provide technical mentorship and continually improve our data-driven culture
What experience you’ll bring
- PhD or Masters degree in a quantitative field (Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Science, Computer Science, etc.)
- 7+ years of experience implementing AI and machine learning techniques in a professional environment
- Strong statistical modelling experience with demonstrated ability to apply advanced mathematical techniques to solve real-world problems
- Expert proficiency with data manipulation and analysis using SQL, shell scripting, and Unix/Linux command-line tools
- Expert proficiency in general-purpose programming like Python, or similar, with extensive experience in relevant AI frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow, Scikit-Learn)
- Experience with deploying web applications and AI models to cloud platforms, preferably Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
- Familiarity with web application frameworks (Streamlit, Flask, Django), RESTful APIs (FastAPI, Flask), and JavaScript frameworks (React, Vue.js, Angular)
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills and the ability to creatively prioritise, stage, and sequence solutions from proof-of-concept to full-scale implementation
- Communication skills to effectively explain technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences and to create high-quality documentation
The benefits of working at A&G
- Toowong location - close to a variety of public transport and easy parking options, the Toowong office has excellent end of trip facilities (including secure bike storage and showers), outdoor spaces and plenty of modern collaborative areas to work and connect with colleagues.
- Be rewarded - we recognise high performance and reward our people for their hard work through bonuses and other perks.
- Work flexibility - with options to work from home two days per week.
- Options for leave - life happens, so we’ve got volunteer days, an additional paid ‘ME’ day, paid parental leave and the opportunity to purchase additional leave to cover all of the big stuff.
- Grow with us - we’ve got learning and professional development opportunities to suit everyone.
- Give back - our A&G Difference program gives you the power to change our community for the better through volunteering, fundraising and donation opportunities for causes that you’re passionate about.
- Take care of yourself - your wellbeing is important to us and our healthy mind and body hub, mental-health support and fitness discounts will help you be your best self.
- Celebrate the wins - we love sharing our successes and celebrating together - join us and you’ve got a ticket to our many on-site events throughout the year, family fun days and annual celebrations.
- Save money - as well as discounts on insurance products, we’ve teamed up with some incredible retailers, hospitality providers and others to bring you discounts on your purchases, no matter where you are in Australia.
About us
Auto & General (A&G) is the fastest-growing major Motor and Home insurer in Australia, providing insurance products and solutions to safeguard a brighter future for our customers and community.
Our range of general insurance products including Car, Motorcycle, Home, Contents Pet and Travel products are delivered through our multi-award-winning brand Budget Direct and partnerships with leading brands - ING, Qantas, Virgin Money and Coles Insurance.
We’re excited about the future and we’re always on the lookout for talented, passionate individuals who can help us achieve our goal of being Australia’s best insurer! If this sounds like you, apply today.
Auto & General values individual differences and believes in fostering an inclusive culture that creates a great place to work for all.
*A note from Auto & General to recruitment agencies: We politely ask that you avoid making any approaches or sending any unsolicited resumes to our Recruitment Team or Hiring Leaders across our business. Auto & General is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
