Assistant Director, Product Research ( Property & Speciality)

Defines project strategy and overall project plan. Conducts moderate to high complexity analysis under minimal direction. Queries data to conduct ad hoc analysis of metrics. Builds tools and queries for others to use. Performs the underlying analysis on projects important to the SBU. Provides recommendations on the appropriate tools and techniques to perform analysis. Leads own workstreams on moderate to high complexity projects including members within and outside team. Conducts competitive intelligence and understands market trends Monitors and interprets developments, and use to inform strategic direction Serves as ad hoc resource for less experienced analysts. Mentors' others as requested. May, with limited supervision, conduct analysis to evaluate and implement vendor products. Using information gathered from analysis and research, provides franchise tactical recommendations on a countrywide basis for distribution channels while supporting changes for unique situations. Master's degree or equivalent in mathematics, economics, statistics, or other quantitative field Minimum 6 years relevant work experience, typically 8 years PhD or equivalent research beneficial Expert skills in Excel, PowerPoint, and statistical software packages (eg, SAS, Emblem) Must have exceptional planning, analytical, decision making, communication, and project management skills Experience managing projects preferred