Director of Machine Learning Engineering, Fraud Risk Modeling

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Title: Director of Machine Learning Engineering, Fraud Risk Modeling 

Overview: 
GEICO is on a multi-year journey to transform the insurance industry with  
Artificial Intelligence. 
The Team: The AI Modeling and Research team is part of the AI Org, which is Geico’s strategic investment with the mission to transform Geico into an AI-first company. AI org is led by Vice President, Head of AI. AI Org is in the Technology, Product and AI (TPA) org at Geico. TPA is led by the Chief Technology, Product and AI Officer, who reports to the CEO of Geico. 
The Role Purpose: We are looking for a highly experienced Director of Machine Learning Engineering who has deep insights into ML modeling for fraud risk and can lead a large team to innovate coherent fraud models (insurance, payments, identity) for the whole company. The candidate should build close partnerships with product, engineering and operation leadership across the company. This role will report directly to the Senior Director of AI Modeling and Research. 

• Responsibilities: 
• To be successful in this role, you will need: 
• Lead the strategy, design, and delivery of fraud risk models for the whole company, enabling end-to-end fraud fighting solutions. 
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to define technical roadmaps aligned with business goals. 
• Architect scalable and reliable model ecosystems for all types of fraud risk. 
• Establish and drive best practices in fraud modeling, data organization, model management, and observability. 
• Mentor, hire, and grow a high-performing team of engineers focused on ML modeling. 
• Ensure compliance with data privacy and security standards. 
• Continuously improving system performance, scalability, and user experience. 
• Provide state-of-the-art consultation to the Head of AI and Chief AI Officer with regard to fraud modeling and management. 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or AI/ML. Advanced degree in AI/ML is a plus. 
• 10+ years of hands-on experience in AI/ML in a production environment. 
• 4+ years hands-on expertise in AI/ML for fraud risk (insurance fraud, financial fraud, identity fraud and more). 
• 8+ years of experience in Software Engineering Management. 
• Successful leadership experience in managing and scaling engineering teams of size >= 15. 
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical teams. 
• 4+ years experiences in building cross-functional partnerships with fraud operations. 

Annual Salary

$150,000.00 - $300,000.00

The above annual salary range is a general guideline. Multiple factors are taken into consideration to arrive at the final hourly rate/ annual salary to be offered to the selected candidate. Factors include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, the selected candidate’s work experience, education and training, the work location as well as market and business considerations.

At this time, GEICO will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

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• Comprehensive Total Rewards program that offers personalized coverage tailor-made for you and your family’s overall well-being.
• Financial benefits including market-competitive compensation; a 401K savings plan vested from day one that offers a 6% match; performance and recognition-based incentives; and tuition assistance.
• Access to additional benefits like mental healthcare as well as fertility and adoption assistance.
• Supports flexibility- We provide workplace flexibility as well as our GEICO Flex program, which offers the ability to work from anywhere in the US for up to four weeks per year.

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