Lead Data Science and AI

Overview

Lead Data Science and AI role at Security Benefit. Security Benefit is a leader in the U.S. retirement market with more than $55 billion in assets under management. The company emphasizes opportunity to thrive, innovate, and make an impact while helping customers To and Through Retirement.

Security Benefit is a leader in the U.S. retirement market with more than $55 billion in assets under management. The company offers opportunities to thrive, innovate, and make an impact. Security Benefit is a place where we promise to help our customers To and Through Retirement. Recognized as a top performer in the industry, including Ward’s 50 list of top-performing life-health insurance companies and Ingram’s Top 100 Private Companies in the Kansas City area (2024).

As a Lead Data Science and AI
, you will be an integral part of a collaborative and agile team. The role reports to the 2nd VP, Co-Head of Derivatives. The position offers a hybrid schedule with both remote and on-site work.

• Lead the development and implementation of machine learning and AI models to solve complex business problems across trading, risk, and operations.
• Collaborate with data engineering, product, and business teams to identify opportunities, scope projects, and deliver end-to-end solutions.
• Design and build scalable predictive and generative models using structured and unstructured data (e.g., pricing, transactions, documents, market data, NLP).
• Develop model monitoring, explainability, and governance frameworks in compliance with internal standards and regulatory requirements.
• Stay up-to-date on emerging AI technologies, tools, and best practices; evaluate and prototype new approaches including LLMs, reinforcement learning, and deep learning.
• Communicate insights, models, and strategy clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Contribute to the overall data science roadmap and help shape the organization’s AI vision.

• Bachelor’s in computer science, statistics, mathematics, data science, or a related quantitative field.
• 5+ years of experience in applied data science, machine learning, or AI roles; ideally within financial services, fintech, or a data-intensive industry.
• Proven experience leading AI/ML projects from ideation to production deployment.
• Expertise in Python and ML frameworks (e.g., scikit-learn, XGBoost, Tensor Flow, PyTorch).
• Knowledge of AI SDLC and ML Ops platforms.
• Strong knowledge of statistics, optimization, and algorithmic design.
• Familiarity with LLMs and generative AI concepts, tools, and applications.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and project management skills.

• Experience in capital markets, derivatives, asset management, or insurance.

When you join our team, you’re getting a career path with growth opportunities and a robust benefits package focused on well-being. Full-time benefits include:

• Competitive salary and annual incentive bonuses.
• 33 days of paid time off (PTO, holidays, Volunteer Day, and days of significance).
• Paid parental leave after 90 days of service.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match, plus Profit Sharing & Savings Plan.
• Disability Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, and Life Insurance.
• Educational assistance and employee well-being programs.

Apply today by visiting our career page to submit your resume. We’re excited to meet you!

Security Benefit is an Equal Opportunity Employer.