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Senior Data Scientist at CIC Insurance

CIC Insurance
Kenya 🇰🇪 Kenya
Live
Full Time
Senior
Insurance
Posted 9 days ago (15 Sep 2026) Updated 9 days ago

Job Description

The Senior Data Scientist leads advanced analytics initiatives for CIC Insurance, developing predictive models to improve underwriting, pricing, and fraud detection. The role collaborates with actuarial and business teams to translate data insights into actionable strategies. It also mentors junior data professionals and ensures the deployment of robust data science solutions.

Qualifications & Requirements

  • • Master's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or related field
  • • Minimum 5 years experience in data science or advanced analytics, preferably in insurance
  • • Proven expertise in machine learning, statistical modeling, and data visualization
  • • Proficiency in Python, R, SQL, and big‑data tools
  • • Strong problem‑solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Required Skills

Responsibilities

  • • Design and develop predictive models for underwriting, pricing, and fraud detection
  • • Analyze large insurance datasets to uncover trends and actionable insights
  • • Collaborate with actuarial, underwriting, and business teams to implement data‑driven strategies
  • • Lead and mentor junior data scientists and analysts
  • • Present findings and recommendations to senior management