Zoro.com is a leading eCommerce platform offering nearly 12 million tools, parts and supplies for our business customers. Launched in 2011, we brought a B2C-like experience to the B2B industry, and continue to be at the forefront of digital innovation at the intersection of technology and distribution. We have rapidly grown to over $1 billion in annual revenue and we're just getting started!
Position Description:
As a Data Scientist at Zoro, you'll apply your expertise in machine learning, statistical modeling, and data analysis to solve a variety of business challenges. From forecasting and customer segmentation to improving onsite search and recommendations, our team directly enhances our customers' experiences and informs critical business decisions. At Zoro, every day brings new challenges and opportunities to innovate.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Build, validate, and deploy predictive and inference models using Python to support key business initiatives.
Review relevant academic research and collaborate with other data scientists to identify and implement suitable algorithms.
Partner with stakeholders to understand business objectives, gather requirements and design tailored data solutions.
Write and maintain high-quality code, including unit and integration tests.
Debug production issues and update existing processes to meet evolving needs.
Write clear documentation for transparency and maintainability.
Communicate findings to business leaders and colleagues using visualizations, presentations, and reports.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in a technical field (e.g., Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, or Engineering).
2+ years of experience in applied data analytics/data science or a master's degree in a relevant field.
2+ years of experience utilizing Python for data exploration, visualization and predictive modeling.
Demonstrated proficiency in SQL.
Strong knowledge of statistical methods, hypothesis testing and regression analysis.
Experience with deep learning frameworks, NLP and data mining techniques.
Strong communication skills. Must be able to interact cross-functionally and engage in both business and technical discussions.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience using data science in an internet retailer or a top-tier consumer-focused company.
Experience with deep learning frameworks, LLMs, fine-tuning, and evaluation tasks for LLMs.
Domain knowledge and experience building models for recommendation or search systems.
Experience using containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes in production environments.
Experience using orchestration tools such as Airflow or Kubeflow for production workloads.
Experience with cloud-hosted data platforms (AWS, Google Cloud Platform, etc.)
Knowledge of web tracking technology and web analytics tools (Google Analytics, Adobe Analytics, etc.).
Total Rewards
Zoro's total compensation plan includes our Zoro Incentive Plan (ZIP) that is designed to foster and reward our team members for strong performance. Total compensation will be highly competitive.
In addition to competitive compensation, Zoro offers comprehensive benefits and perks including:
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment
Maternity support programs, nursing benefits, and up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks paid leave for non-birth parents. We also support growing your family through access to adoption assistance program
6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist and Wellhub portal membership to support your mental and emotional wellbeing
At least 18 paid time off days annually for full-time employees and 6 company holidays per year
6% company contribution to a 401K Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required
Tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing and access to financial counseling, education, and tools
Charitable Gift Program - match gift to an eligible educational, cultural, community health, and human service organizations
Employee discounts and admission to various civic and cultural institutions around Chicago
Zoro office perks including coffee bar, beer on tap, unlimited snacks, access to the onsite gym, and incredible city skyline views
For additional information and details regarding our benefits and our parent company, W. W. Grainger, please click on the link here.
The pay range provided is not a guarantee of compensation. The range listed reflects the expected base pay for this position at the time of posting, based on the role's job grade. Actual compensation may vary depending on factors such as location, relevant experience and individual qualifications.
Illinois$80,400-$134,000 USD
Our Culture
Zoro was founded in 2011 with a simple idea: make it easy for businesses to get the tools, parts, and supplies they need to keep things running. We've grown by staying curious, moving quickly, and solving everyday challenges in smart, practical ways. Backed by W.W. Grainger and inspired by our endless assortment business model, we're on a clear path toward our next big milestone: $2 billion in revenue-and beyond.
At Zoro, we don't just follow a playbook-we help build it. You'll get to work on real problems with a supportive team that shares ideas freely, learns from each other, and celebrates wins together. Our culture is grounded in values that guide how we show up every day: Winning & Learning Together, Being Customer Obsessed, Being Transparent, and Taking Ownership. We don't have all the answers, but we're always asking good questions.
Zoro's culture has been recognized by Fortune, Best Places to Work, and Built In Chicago-but the recognition we care about most comes from our team members, who make this place what it is.
We also know that flexibility matters. Our hybrid work model gives you space to focus and the flexibility to live your life - asking team members to be onsite at least two days a week. Our Chicago HQ (right above Ogilvie Transportation Center in the Accenture Tower) is always open and ready for connection, collaboration, or just a good cup of coffee.
At Zoro, we're growing fast toward big aspirations - and we're continuously excited about the new challenges we get to solve together.
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are also committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment that includes both providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process as well as throughout the course of one's employment. Should you need a reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, including, but not limited to use of our website, any part of the application, interview, or hiring process, please advise us so that we can provide appropriate assistance.
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Chief Risk Strategy Leader
Transamerica Corporation 4.1
Chicago, IL job
A leading global asset management firm in Chicago is seeking a Head of Risk Management. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience in investment risk management, overseeing both financial and non-financial risks. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with investment mandates, conducting risk reviews, and managing risk reporting. Candidates should possess strong analytical and communication skills, alongside a degree in a relevant field. This role offers a competitive salary ranging from $190,000 to $250,000 annually, with additional benefits and bonuses.
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Our client has been experiencing tremendous growth within their Excess Casualty Underwriting Division and is seeking to add a Senior/Executive Excess Casualty Underwriting Specialist. This person would be responsible for marketing/production of new and renewal business while providing a customer-first mindset, putting our client's customers at the center of everything you do. This includes being a technical expert in a designated coverage, product or product line, mentoring and training less experienced staff.
Responsible for developing and managing a book of Non-Admitted Excess business.
Select, review, model, analyze and underwrite the most complex submissions within the context of applying the division's underwriting guidelines and standards.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with wholesale brokers in order to successfully produce, manage and grow the client's business.
Work with local, regional, and home office management to renew accounts annually.
Respond to brokers when particular risks do not meet underwriting guidelines and offer alternative options and cross sell other products.
May serve as the department liaison with the Regulatory Compliance and Actuarial departments.
Requirements
5 - 10+ plus years of Excess Underwriting experience, preferably handling Non-Admitted business
5+ years of experience working with wholesale brokers in the region
Proven track record of building strong Broker Relations
Understanding of current market conditions, trends in competition and new product development
Strong communication, analytical skills, and business acumen
Excellent problem solving & decision-making skills
Bachelor's Degree is strongly desired.
Salary & Benefits
$150,000 to $200,000+ annual base salary plus 10 - 30% Target Bonus
Flex schedule and ability to work remotely
Extremely competitive Medical, Dental, Vision and Life plans
Employer matching 401(k) plan
Generous PTO plan
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with employer matching
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Our Financial Lines Underwriting Team is seeking a highly motivated individual with strong analytical and sales skills to fill an Executive Underwriter opportunity on our Commercial D&O team in Chicago to focus on growing our wholesale brokerage book of business.
This position is a wholesale focused executive underwriter role that will contribute to the growth and profitability of our Private, Not-For-Profit, and Public Directors & Officers, Employment Practices, and Fiduciary Liability product lines through marketing, underwriting, and general product management. Some risks may require special handling or unusual coverages, including manuscript policy development. The position demonstrates functional technical knowledge of relevant underwriting concepts, practices, procedures, and techniques, to include; coverage issues, multiple product lines, marketing, relevant systems, and competition in the market place. Strong Midwest wholesale broker relationships are required. Territory includes Midwest United States.
Job Responsibilities:
Underwrites targeted new and renewal business by reviewing and analyzing insured\'s (or prospective insured\'s) applications, financials, loss history, and all other pertinent information at the direction of the manager.
Reviews and negotiates policy terms and conditions.
Establishes and maintains strong professional and personal relationships with the regional wholesale brokerage community to facilitate growth of the Financial Lines book, with the goal of driving new business and maintaining profitable/critical renewals.
Makes independent marketing calls to brokers and prospective insureds.
Contributes to the development of marketing plans, product analysis, services, geographic focus and broker intelligence.
Performs related duties as requested to include, report preparation, presentations, and special projects to assist in ensuring the success of the product line unit.
Qualifications:
Degree in Business or equivalent typically required
A minimum of 7 years expected, typically 10 years or more, of progressive underwriting experience and/or other related business experience
RPLU or professional insurance designation preferred
Proven analytical ability to evaluate and judge underwriting risks within scope of responsibility
Demonstrated ability to communicate complex analyses and information in understandable written and/or oral directives to other persons in the organization for underwriting or training purposes
Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills in dealing with internal and external stakeholders
Must demonstrate comprehension of most complex technical underwriting issues and be capable of defining and implementing necessary underwriting and administrative processes/workflows to properly manage or administer those issues
Proven track record of developing and underwriting profitable business
About Us
Pay Philosophy: The typical starting salary range for this role is determined by a number of factors including skills, experience, education, certifications and location. The full salary range for this role reflects the competitive labor market value for all employees in these positions across the national market and provides an opportunity to progress as employees grow and develop within the role. Some roles at Liberty Mutual have a corresponding compensation plan which may include commission and/or bonus earnings at rates that vary based on multiple factors set forth in the compensation plan for the role. As a purpose-driven organization, Liberty Mutual is committed to fostering an environment where employees from all backgrounds can build long and meaningful careers. Through strong relationships, comprehensive benefits and continuous learning opportunities, we seek to create an environment where employees can succeed, both professionally and personally. At Liberty Mutual, we believe progress happens when people feel secure. By providing protection for the unexpected and delivering it with care, we help people embrace today and confidently pursue tomorrow. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where employees from all backgrounds can build long and meaningful careers. By actively seeking employee feedback and amplifying the voices of our seven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), which are open to all, we create an environment where every individual can make a meaningful impact so we continue to meet the evolving needs of our customers. We value your hard work, integrity and commitment to make things better, and we put people first by offering you benefits that support your life and well-being. To learn more about our benefit offerings please visit: ****************************** Mutual is an equal opportunity employer. We will not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, veteran\'s status, pregnancy, genetic information or on any basis prohibited by federal, state or local law.Fair Chance Notices
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$69k-87k yearly est. 5d ago
Underwriter, Executive Assurance
McNeil & Co 4.5
Chicago, IL job
.Underwriter / Senior Underwriter, Executive Assurance page is loaded## Underwriter / Senior Underwriter, Executive Assurancelocations: Chicago, IL United States of Americatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R25\_572With a company culture rooted in collaboration, expertise and innovation, we aim to promote progress and inspire our clients, employees, investors and communities to achieve their greatest potential. Our work is the catalyst that helps others achieve their goals. In short, We Enable Possibility℠The Underwriter / Senior Underwriter, Growth & Middle Market is responsible for the submission generation, underwriting and policy issuance of Directors and Officers Liability, Employment Practices Liability, Fiduciary Liability, Fidelity insurance, Kidnap & Ransom and Cyber Liability for entities that meet the GMM account definition within the Central Region.The Growth & Middle Market department works with privately held companies with annual revenues of less than $1 Billion and publicly traded companies with annual revenues of less than $500 Million. This will be a hybrid (2 days) onsite in Chicago, IL.*Position offered will be dependent upon the individual candidate's qualifications.***Responsibilities and Accountabilities:*** Underwrite and price products, to include financial and exposure analysis* Monitor new business flow, quote ratio and hit ratio from each target agency to monitor variances to plan. Develop strategies to correct variances with each agency.* Represent Arch and Executive Assurance professionally whether internally or externally at agent offices or industry events.* Attendance at meetings with outside company management* Policy contract review and rating* Claims review* Binding of new and renewal accounts according to our underwriting philosophy and strategy* Provide monthly forecasts for new and renewal business and regular reconciliations to such forecasts. Be able to provide detail as to variances from forecast, include new business results, lost business and pricing changes.* Service brokers and customers, to drive new business opportunities via existing relationships as well as where there is no existing relationship; continually prospects for new opportunities.* Coaching and developing the more junior underwriters in the region**Required Skills and Abilities:*** 1 to 5 years of public D&O underwriting experience* Exemplary oral and written communication skills* Analytical, with a keen ability to think through issues* Solid understanding of financial statements* Strong customer-service focus* Ability to develop strong relationships with brokers in order to successfully manage our business which will require travel to producer location or insured location.* Able to organize and prioritize to meet multiple demands and commitments* Ability to work independently as a member of a team working to build a profitable book of business* Effective negotiation skills* Proficient in MS Word, Excel and Outlook**Education and Experience:*** Bachelor's Degree, ideally in Economics, Business, Finance or Accounting* RPLU or CPCU designation preferred#LI-AM3#LI-HybridFor individuals assigned or hired to work in the location(s) indicated below, the base salary range is provided. Range is as of the time of posting. Position is incentive eligible.$85,000 - $118,000/year* Total individual compensation (base salary, short & long-term incentives) offered will take into account a number of factors including but not limited to geographic location, scope & responsibilities of the role, qualifications, talent availability & specialization as well as business needs. The above pay range may be modified in the future.Click to learn more on available benefits.If this job isn't the right fit but you're interested in working for Arch, create a job alert! Simply create an account and opt in to receive emails when we have job openings that meet your criteria. Join our to share your preferences directly with Arch's Talent Acquisition team.14400 Arch Insurance Group Inc.
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$85k-118k yearly 5d ago
Production Assistant - Wholesale Insurance Brokerage - Casualty
Brown & Riding 4.5
Chicago, IL job
Assist the Associate Broker (AB), Broker or Practice Group Leader in meeting the day-to-day technical and clerical needs of the department. Assist with servicing new and renewal business. Service active and expired policy files in accordance with established Brown & Riding values, goals, and procedures.
Essential Functions:
· Meet quality measurement goals by delivering high quality service in servicing assigned clients and accounts. Ensure all file activity meets or exceeds quality procedures with regard to timeliness, accuracy of policies, endorsements, subjectivities, and all other active and expired file correspondence and documentation
· Assist Associate Broker with submission process, as assigned
· Prepare Quotes and Confirmation of Coverage (Binders) as directed
· Policy Checking (Review policies to be sure that they are issued in accordance with what was bound with the carrier)
· Endorsements (Request policy changes, follow up for the endorsements, review for accuracy upon receipt, invoice, and transmit to agent)
· Manage and maintain suspenses (Pending Items that we are waiting for from retailers and carriers), including following up on items and escalating unresolved issues to the broker or AB when necessary
· Ensure Surplus Line documents are submitted correctly and on time
· Learn and increase system skills to improve efficiency
· Attend educational seminars, as required
· Produce and mail renewal letters with applications to customers when applicable
· Review renewal and/or new business information submitted by the customer and request supplemental or explanatory information if required, as directed
· Process certificates of insurance when applicable
Other Responsibilities:
· Provide input to departmental procedures
· Assist with accounting reconciliation projects
· Perform other work-related duties, as assigned
· Work closely with AB Team Lead and assigned Broker(s) in identifying other projects where skills, experience and knowledge can be utilized
· Assist in handling duties of team members, as appropriate, during absences
Education, Experience and Skills Required:
· 0-3 years insurance experience
· Willing and able to take insurance classes and attain designations relating to work in order to continually grow in position
· Exceptional organization, follow-up, communication, and interpersonal skills
· Possess an intuitive and proactive approach to business problems and solutions
· Exhibit good listening skills and a willingness to help and support others
· Advanced skill level in PC software (Word, Excel and other software, as required)
· Ability to be flexible in work schedule as needed
· Manage time to get the job done with minimal supervision
· Excellent communication skills - both verbal and written
· Able to interact with a variety of personality styles
· Has or is able to secure the appropriate insurance license within the appropriate timeframe as determined by state requirements
Work Environment:
· Physical activities of job are within the normal expectations of an office environment where the amount of standing, walking, sitting, reaching, and other movements are within the control of the incumbent.
· Vision requirements are in the normal range, correctable with glasses or contacts, where color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception have no significant impact on job performance.
· Working environment is generally within the confines of an office where normal climate conditions support effective job performance. Some daily travel may include limited time spent outside in the elements as part of the normal commute.
· Risk of exposure to hazardous materials, electrical shock, explosives, radiation, vibration or airborne particles are at the extreme minimum. Protective clothing is usually not necessary to effective job performance or safety.
$29k-37k yearly est. 4d ago
External Life Advisor - Life Wholesaler (Primarily Home)
American Family Insurance 4.5
Madison, WI job
As an External Life Sales Advisor (Life Wholesaler) you will support efforts to help protect our customers with life insurance by assisting with several distribution models. You will work alongside agents (in WI, IL, IN, OH, and GA) on sales calls, consult and share best practices, and participate in group training sessions as well as collaborate with business partners to drive sales.
You will report to a Senior Manager, External Distribution - Licensed (Life).
In this primarily home-based role, you will spend 80% of your time (4+ days per week) working from home, proximate to this office locations (within approximately 50 miles): Madison, WI 53783. You may occasionally be asked to travel to an office location for in person engagement activities such as team meetings, trainings, and culture events.
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Position Compensation Range:
$62,000.00 - $103,000.00
Pay Rate Type:
Salary
Compensation may vary based on the job level and your geographic work location.
Relocation support is offered for eligible candidates.
Responsibilities:
Communicate product sales opportunities, product or procedure enhancements.
Implement life strategies to help increase life sales with distribution partners.
Recognize and provide recommendations or solutions when working with distribution partners, both internal and external.
Provide coaching on prospecting, sales skill, and product knowledge to distribution partners.
Assist agents with book of business reviews to identify immediate and potential sales opportunities.
Have knowledge of life insurance products and riders.
May be required to complete other assignments or participate in projects based upon skills, achievements, or experience.
Requirements:
You will bring prior experience working with insurance agents.
Self-Motivated, prior sales experience with strong communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively to manage multiple projects with a strong desire to succeed in a team environment.
Demonstrated experience providing customer-driven solutions, support, or service.
Demonstrated effective experience leading people and/or projects; or, demonstrated effective leadership experience.
Your offer will be made contingent on the results of applicable background checks and signing a non-disclosure agreement for proprietary information, trade secrets, and inventions.
Sponsorship will not be considered for this position.
Licenses:
Must have or obtain proper Life insurance license within three months of hire. License maintenance and continuing education required.
You must obtain one of these designations within 3-years: CLU, ChFC or CFP.
Resident Life license within 30 days of hire.
Non-resident Life license within 90 days of hire.
Valid driver's license required plus an acceptable driving record.
Required to maintain current, active license(s) status by continuing education and meeting all state, operating and regulatory requirements.
Additional Information
Offer to selected candidate will be made contingent on the results of applicable background checks
Offer to selected candidate is contingent on signing a non-disclosure agreement for proprietary information, trade secrets, and inventions
Sponsorship will not be considered for this position unless specified in the posting
We provide benefits that support your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. You will have access to comprehensive medical, dental, vision and wellbeing benefits that enable you to take care of your health. We also offer a competitive 401(k) contribution, a pension plan, an annual incentive, 9 paid holidays and a paid time off program (23 days accrued annually for full-time employees). In addition, our student loan repayment program and paid-family leave are available to support our employees and their families. Interns and contingent workers are not eligible for American Family Insurance Group benefits.
We are an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws pertaining to non-discrimination, non-harassment and equal opportunity. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.
American Family Insurance is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please email to request a reasonable accommodation.
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$62k-103k yearly 1d ago
M&A Analyst: Growth & Integration Specialist
Insurance Inc. 3.9
Chicago, IL job
A leading insurance brokerage is seeking a Mergers and Acquisitions Analyst to support the M&A team in evaluating and acquiring insurance brokerages. The analyst will conduct financial analyses, assist in transaction execution, and coordinate projects with cross-functional teams. Candidates should have a background in finance or accounting, with relevant M&A experience preferred. This role offers competitive pay and career advancement opportunities in a dynamic environment.
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$83k-112k yearly est. 2d ago
AI Compliance & Governance Director (Hybrid)
CNA 4.6
Remote or Chicago, IL job
A leading insurance company is seeking an AI Compliance Director in Chicago. This strategic role involves overseeing AI governance, monitoring regulatory frameworks, and conducting compliance-focused risk assessments. Applicants should have 10+ years of experience in compliance or AI governance, a relevant degree, and strong leadership skills. Competitive compensation is offered, with a pay range of $97,000 to $189,000 annually based on experience and location. The position also provides opportunities for growth within a hybrid work environment.
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$97k-189k yearly 1d ago
Senior Municipal Credit Research Leader
Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America 4.6
Chicago, IL job
A leading financial services organization in Chicago is looking for a Sr. Director-Municipal Research Analyst. This role requires a subject matter expert in municipal credit research with over 5 years of experience. The Analyst will conduct in-depth credit analysis, prepare reports, and mentor junior staff. A strong understanding of financial modeling and advanced skills in Excel and Python are critical. The role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, fostering professional growth in a dynamic environment.
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$62k-92k yearly est. 4d ago
Insurance Policy Processing Specialist
Tokio Marine Highland 4.5
Chicago, IL job
The Insurance Policy Processing Specialist is an integral part of the Fine Art Division as they are responsible processing, delivering and invoicing policies, maintaining Fine Art Schedules, managing projects, and creating the division's transaction-based data.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Processing policy documents by creating, providing quality control, and delivering documents at all points in the policy life span. This includes binding, endorsements, processing Broker of Records, and cancellations
Ensuring detailed documentation and storing of policy folders and files
Providing consistency for document processing and documentation of underwriting files and policy milestones
Managing workflow to ensure meeting of service level agreements
Supporting the Processing and Reporting manager in pursuit of business by taking on new tasks and implementing new processes as needed
Cover for teammates and support underwriters while they are out of the office
Provide basic accounting support. Not limited to: invoice creation, following up for payment, managing statement delivery to brokers, assisting in reconciliation and cash application as needed, and fielding various accounting questions
Assist in schedule database creation and management
Actively participate in system maintenance, development, and implementation
Qualifications:
High School Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree preferred
Insurance industry experience preferred
Basic Fine Art knowledge a plus
Excellent oral and written communication skills, demonstrating an aptitude for customer-focused service
Strong MS Office skills, particularly Excel
Tech-savvy with hands-on experience in leveraging digital tools to streamline workflows
Ability to perform basic accounting tasks, including data entry, reconciliations, and understanding of financial terminology.
Independent worker and an organized and efficient team member with flexibility and patience
Detail oriented with strong organizational skills
Ability to multi-task and prioritize competing priorities
Comfortable with ambiguity
Able to adapt to new situations and quick changes
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism
Additional Job Details:
This hybrid position is based in Chicago, IL. During the initial training period, this role requires being in the office five days per week; after training is complete, the expectation is a minimum of three days in the office each week.
The pay range for this role is $53,000 to $79,600 annually. This range reflects a good faith estimate of pay at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, knowledge, education, and internal pay equity.
About Tokio Marine Highland
Tokio Marine Highland Insurance Services (TMH) is a leading property and casualty underwriting agency. We offer a broad suite of tailored specialty risk management solutions, including private flood, fine art and lender-placed products. At TMH, it's all about our clients. Nationwide, our customers rely on our trusted, industry-leading coverages, supported by compliance expertise, superior claims management and the highest caliber of service.
Founded in 1962, TMH is a wholly owned company of Tokio Marine Kiln, one of the largest carriers in the Lloyd's of London insurance market and a member of the Tokio Marine Group. TMH has operating centers in Chicago, Il, Frisco, Texas, Miami, Fla., and South Pasadena, Calif.
If you're looking to advance your career, TMH is the perfect professional home. At TMH, you'll have a chance to innovate with the world's leading businesses, put your expertise into action on major projects, and work on game-changing initiatives. You'll also make long-lasting professional connections through sharing different perspectives, and you'll be inspired by the best.
Tokio Marine Highland, LLC (TMH) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. TMH's success depends heavily on the effective utilization of qualified people, regardless of their race, ancestry, religion, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, disability, veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law. As a company, we adhere to and promote equal employment opportunities for all.
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws, it is TMH's policy to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by qualified individuals with disabilities during the recruitment process, unless such accommodation
would cause an undue hardship. To make an accommodation request, please contact *****************************.
Underwriting Consulting Director(Construction-Umbrella & Excess Casualty) page is loaded## Underwriting Consulting Director(Construction-Umbrella & Excess Casualty)locations: US- CO07- Littleton-10375 Park: US- IL40- Chicago-151N Franklntime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 9 Days Agojob requisition id: R-6093You have a clear vision of where your career can go. And we have the leadership to help you get there. At CNA, we strive to create a culture in which people know they matter and are part of something important, ensuring the abilities of all employees are used to their fullest potential. Individual contributor responsible for the overall management, business development, analysis and monitoring of a highly complex book of business. Recognized as a technical expert in an underwriting specialty. Under general management direction, works within broad limits of authority on assignments requiring a high degree of technical complexity and coordination. May have regional, industry segment or company-wide scope.**JOB DESCRIPTION:**Essential Duties & Responsibilities Performs a combination of duties in accordance with departmental guidelines: Works on highly complex underwriting risks employing diagnostic and systematic analysis to assess acceptability. Develops specialized endorsement language for highly complex risk. Determines appropriate pricing of complex risks for assigned book of business based on financial and competitive analysis in line with compliance requirements and with little oversight needed from superiors. Makes recommendations on underwriting policy and pricing strategy. Analyzes quality, quantity, and profitability of highly complex risks underwritten; prepares and presents reports to management. Markets products and services through agencies or through the brokerage community and makes field visits. Develops and maintains agency and/or broker relationships with large producers within the assigned territory to reach positive and profitable outcomes on complex, high-risk business. Keeps current on state/territory issues and regulations, industry activity and trends. May participate in industry trade groups. Mentors and guides less experienced underwriters and assists in the development of underwriting training. Utilizes advanced functionality in relevant CNA systems to perform day-to-day activities. Responsible for special underwriting projects and presentations.Reporting Relationship Manager or above Skills, Knowledge and Abilities 1. Advanced technical expertise, underwriting skill and high level of knowledge of insurance and underwriting principles, practices and procedures. 2. Strong communication, negotiation and presentation skills. Ability to effectively interact with all levels of CNA's internal and external business partners. 3. Advanced analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects. 4. Ability to deal with ambiguous situations and issues. 5. Creativity in resolving unique and challenging business problems. 6. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other business-related software. 7. Demonstrated leadership skills.Education and Experience 1. Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Professional designations preferred.2. Typically a minimum eight years underwriting experience.As determined by CNA and depending on the applicant's experience and/or qualifications, candidates may be hired into one of two Underwriter positions: Underwriting Consultant or Underwriting Consulting Director. Typically 7-10+ years of related experience.\*LI-ES1*In certain jurisdictions, CNA is legally required to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. In District of Columbia, California, Colorado, Connecticut,* *Illinois*, *Maryland,* *Massachusetts*, *New York and Washington,* *the national base pay range for this job level is $97,000 to $189,000 annually. Salary determinations are based on various factors, including but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and location. CNA offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to help our employees - and their family members - achieve their physical, financial, emotional and social wellbeing goals. For a detailed look at CNA's benefits, please visit .*CNA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact ***************************.[](blob:*************************************************************************** / 1:56
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$97k-189k yearly 4d ago
Insurance Advisor
Vouch, Inc. 4.4
Chicago, IL job
Vouch is the risk advisor that powers ambition.
We're a tech-enabled insurance advisory and brokerage purpose-built for growing companies in technology, life sciences, and professional services. Our clients are ambitious leaders building complex businesses, and we help them manage risk with tailored advice, smart coverage, and responsive service.
Backed by over $200M from world-class investors, Vouch combines deep industry expertise with AI-powered tools to deliver a better insurance experience. Our digital workflows reduce friction, speed up decisions, and give our clients the confidence to move faster.
Why should you join our team and Vouch?
Not only is this an exciting and growing team where you can drive a real impact on our operational scalability, but Vouch is also the preferred insurance provider to customers of Y Combinator, Brex, Carta, and WeWork. We're a quickly growing startup that believes in transparency and acknowledgment with our team members and cultivating a values‑driven company. Our values are “Be Client Obsessed”, “Own it together”, “Act with integrity and empathy”, “Stay Curious and Grow”, and “Empower People.”
What does a work environment look like at Vouch?
This role will be based near one of our hub offices in Chicago, New York or San Francisco. We require the team members to be in the office at least three days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday) to foster close collaboration and team building.
Role Responsibilities:
As a member of the Early Stage Advisor Team, you will be responsible for ensuring our clients have a great experience through the sales and onboarding process. Insurance Advisors interact directly with our clients through email, video calls, and other communication tools to advise them on the appropriate coverages for their companies and help them satisfy third party contract requirements for coverage.
We pride ourselves on making things fast, easy, and tailored for our customers. Some of our best customer feedback is about our amazing customer experience and service. You'll be responsible for helping us scale that reputation while also playing a key part in the growth and expansion of our team through the introduction of new products, processes, and technology.
What you'll do:
Establish trusted relationships with our customers, ensuring they are comfortable with and able to utilize the tools/services available through the Vouch platform
Assess our clients' risk profiles, advise them on appropriate risk management best practices as a licensed professional, and assist with the purchase of coverage
Manage the client lifecycle from application submission through bind with a suite of carrier partners, including online carrier portals
Construct and present customized insurance proposals to clients
Plan and execute daily sales activities such as conducting video calls with clients, responding to emails, and maintaining appropriate documentation in our CRM
Deliver consistent and timely responses, follow-through, and follow-up in response to client requests and issues
Maintain a healthy pipeline and conduct pipeline reviews with your manager
About you:
2+ years of sales, brokerage, customer service, or other client-facing experience - within the insurance industry preferred
Strong communication and organizational skills
Able to be agile and thrive in a fast‑paced environment
Possesses competitive drive to outperform peers and continuously improve hard and soft skills
Dependable, positive, and detail‑oriented with excellent follow‑through skills
Active/Current Property and Casualty License or obtained within 30 days of start date
Ability to drive success through ambiguous and complex situations
Takes initiative to problem solve when meeting resistance
Nice to have:
Knowledge of Commercial P&C coverage lines
Exposure to and passion for early‑stage startups and/or high growth environments
Experience working within a CRM and multiple communication tools (Salesforce, ZenDesk, etc.)
Prior experience in a quota‑carrying role with responsibility for achieving individual quantitative goals
Vouch provides several benefits to help you bring your best self to work:
💰 Competitive compensation and equity packages
⚕️ Health, dental, and vision insurance
🪷 Wellness allowance
📚 Company‑sponsored personal and professional development
🏫 L&D: Partnerships with Ethena and monthly Lunch & Learns
🧘 Wellbeing: access to many wellbeing perks, including Peloton, Fetch, OneMedical, Headspace care+, etc.
🤗 Caregiver Support: company seed into the dependent care FSA and company‑sponsored Care.com membership.
📊 Regular performance reviews: Vouch conducts regular performance discussions with all team members, offering goal setting and check‑ins, development discussions, and promotion opportunities.
What to expect in a typical interview process:
*(Please note these steps may vary slightly depending on the role)*
30‑minute phone call with our recruiting team
30‑45 minute video interview with the hiring manager
Meet the team! 30‑45 min 1:1 video discussion with 3‑4 team members you'd work closely with in the role
Executive chat (role dependent)
Compensation philosophy:
The OTE for this role is $85,000 - $90,000 per year depending on experience. ($60,000 - $65,000 base + $25,000 variable compensation)
Our salary ranges are based on paying competitively for our size and industry and are part of our total compensation package, which also includes benefits and other perks. We also include stock options in all compensation packages and believe all Vouch employees should have the opportunity to become owners in the company. Individual pay decisions are based on a number of factors, including qualifications for the role, experience level, skill set, location, and business need. The base pay range provided is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
Vouch believes in putting our people first, and building a diverse team is at the front of everything we do. We welcome people from different backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and ranges of abilities. We are an equal‑opportunity employer and celebrate the diversity of our growing team.
If you require reasonable accommodation to complete this application, interview, complete any pre‑employment testing, or otherwise participate in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to *******************.
The pay range for this role is:
60,000 - 65,000 USD per year (Chicago Office)
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$85k-90k yearly 1d ago
Employee Benefits Counsel/ ERISA Attorney (Chicago area required)
USI Insurance Services 4.8
Chicago, IL job
General Description
Responsible for monitoring and communicating ongoing and changing laws affecting health and welfare plans, including ACA, ERISA, the Code, HIPAA, and COBRA. The individual in this role will be responsible for the development and presentation of materials on various health and welfare compliance related issues to internal sales teams, as well as external clients. We are looking for someone to be located in the Chicago area.
Responsibilities
Establish effective working relationships with internal partners, clients and carriers
Will function as part of a national team of Employee Benefit Attorneys to meet the overall objectives for the health and welfare compliance team
Research, read, evaluate and edit articles, alerts and other materials for publication or distribution to internal and external clients
Gathers material, performs research, and assists client service team in the formulation of strategy to solve client problems related to ERISA, ACA, the Code, HIPAA and state issues affecting health and welfare plans
Develop and maintain compliance education tools for health and welfare compliance
Create and deliver presentations to internal staff and to external clients and prospects.
Monitor and identify legal developments such as relevant statutes, regulations, case law and legal articles affecting employee benefit plans
Maintain and update compliance library resources, including cross checking and validating that information is up-to date
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must be a self-starter, and demonstrate cooperation and collaboration in team settings.
Ability to work with a diverse set of individuals and personalities.
Keeps informed regarding industry information, new product information and technology to continuously improve knowledge and performance.
Ability to work in a fast paced environment with minimal instruction and a high degree of accuracy.
Sets priorities and manages workflow to ensure efficient, timely and accurate production of tools and materials.
Able to quickly assess and learn organizational roles, responsibilities and process flows.
Maintain a cordial and effective relationship with internal clients, team members and vendors
Interact with others effectively by utilizing good communication skills, cooperating purposefully and providing information and guidance, as needed, to achieve the business goals of the company.
College degree and J.D. required.
4 - 8 years experience in working on compliance issues of employer-sponsored welfare benefits plans. Prior experience in employee benefits law or experience in compliance consulting on these issues is required.
Must be proficient with computers and quickly competent with new technology tools. Specifically, must have full competence with MS Office Suite products and Adobe products
Must have background and thorough understanding of the various laws that impact health and welfare plans including ACA, ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA, Internal Revenue Code and insurance laws that affect these programs.
Must portray strong leadership skills.
Must be comfortable in a public speaking environment and demonstrate ability to convey complex information in a simple and organized format to a wide variety of audiences.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing with others to explain complex issues and interpret complex information, and responds appropriately.
Strong research and writing skills and experience with interpreting statutes and regulations.
Remains informed regarding industry information and new product information.
Must have strong interpersonal and verbal skills.
Must have strong organizational and time management skills.
Some travel required 10-20%.
Why USI?
With approximately $3 billion in revenue and over 10,500 associates across approximately 200 offices nationwide, USI is one of the largest insurance brokerage and consulting firms in the world. At USI, we have created one of the most dynamic personal and professional development cultures in the industry. We invest heavily in our associates, and we take pride in celebrating their growth and success through our one-of-a-kind employee reward and recognition programs.
Unrivaled Resources and Support
What truly distinguishes USI as a premier insurance brokerage and consulting firm is the USI ONE Advantage , a game-changing value proposition that delivers to clients a robust set of risk management and benefit solutions with bottom-line financial impact. USI ONE represents Omni, Network, Enterprise-the three key elements that set USI apart from the competition. Through USI ONE, we develop strategic, timely, and effective risk management and benefit programs in terms that are easy to understand, and we demonstrate how the solutions can have a positive economic impact.
Industry-Leading Programs, Rewards, and Recognition
In addition to competitive pay, incentives, and benefits, USI recognizes associates through our Summit Awards program, rewarding excellence in those who build our brand each day. USI offers employee programs that recognize outstanding achievement and help our associates lead healthy, productive lives. We turn care into action with our award-winning wellness program, college scholarships for associates' children, and financial help in times of need.
Deep Community Engagement
We are committed to giving back to our local communities and supporting a culture of environmental sustainability. From sharing our time, talent, and resources to support local non-profit organizations, animal shelters, and environmental beautification and restoration projects - to partnering with eco-conscious vendors and taking steps to reduce our own environmental footprint - we're working together as ONE to build a better future.
Committed to a Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
Our award‑winning I'm With U diversity and inclusion program educates our associates to help them better understand and serve our clients, prospects, fellow team members, and local communities through curated education and training resources, employee support programs, and community outreach initiatives to build a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture.
Nationally Recognized as a Top Insurance Employer
Recognized as one of Insurance Business America's Top Insurance Employers eight consecutive years (2018-2025).
Named to Business Insurance's annual list of the Best Places to Work in Insurance six years in a row (2020-2025).
Named to Fortune's Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance list for the last two years (2024-2025).
Certified as a Great Place To Work two years in a row (2024-2025).
USI is committed to providing a full-suite of competitive benefits for our growing population and its diverse needs. We offer a wide range of health, welfare and financial benefits including medical, wellness, dental and vision, 401(k), flexible spending and health savings accounts, short and long-term disability, life insurance and other unique employer-sponsored and voluntary programs. USI also offers a generous paid time off policy, paid family leave benefit as well as paid holiday time .
Actual salary is dependent on skill set and experience, with an opportunity for a monthly incentive bonus, commissions, and equity program. USI is committed to providing a full-suite of competitive benefits for our growing population and its diverse needs. We offer a wide range of health, welfare, and financial benefits, including medical, wellness, dental and vision, 401(k), flexible spending and health savings accounts, short and long-term disability, life insurance, and other unique employer-sponsored and voluntary programs. USI also offers paid family leave benefits as well as paid holiday time. $180,000- 190,000.
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$58k-85k yearly est. 3d ago
Actuarial Associate
Medica 4.7
Madison, WI job
Medica is a nonprofit health plan with more than a million members that serves communities in Minnesota, Nebraska, Wisconsin, Missouri, and beyond. We deliver personalized health care experiences and partner closely with providers to ensure members are genuinely cared for.
We're a team that owns our work with accountability, makes data-driven decisions, embraces continuous learning, and celebrates collaboration - because success is a team sport. It's our mission to be there in the moments that matter most for our members and employees. Join us in creating a community of connected care, where coordinated, quality service is the norm and every member feels valued.
The Actuarial Associate will analyze and evaluate the likelihood of future events in order to reduce and manage future risks. Complete and interpret actuarial analysis, valuations, cost estimates, and modeling using statistical programming and database tools. Perform rate level pricing functions and prepare monitoring reports on program or product pricing. Measure historical relationships to develop forecasts and identify trends. Performs other duties as assigned.
Key Accountabilities
Conduct and interpret actuarial analyses, valuations, and cost estimates
Perform rate level pricing functions and prepare monitoring reports
Use statistical programming and database tools for modeling and forecasting
Analyze historical data to identify trends and develop future projections
Apply actuarial principles to complex projects with moderate decision-making authority
Recommend new projects and work procedures to improve team or unit performance
Contribute to team objectives and influence functional goals through professional expertise
Serve as a resource to others and support cross-functional collaboration
The successful candidate will possess strong analytical and statistical skills, demonstrate independent judgment, and have a proven ability to manage complex projects. They will be a collaborative team player who communicates effectively and contributes to continuous improvement and innovation.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field
5 years of work experience beyond degree
Associate of the Society of Actuaries (ASA) designation
Strongly Preferred Qualifications
Experience in healthcare or insurance actuarial work
Advanced proficiency in statistical programming and database tools
Knowledge of ACA Individual or Small Group pricing
Skills and Abilities
Proficiency in actuarial analysis and modeling techniques
Strong statistical and analytical skills
Ability to interpret complex data and communicate findings effectively
Skilled in using statistical programming and database tool
Capable of working independently and managing multiple priorities
Effective decision-making and problem-solving abilities
Strong collaboration and communication skills
This position is an Office role, which requires an employee to work onsite, on average, 3 days per week. We are open to candidates located near one of the following office locations: Minnetonka, MN, or Madison, WI.
The full salary grade for this position is $88,800 - $152,300. While the full salary grade is provided, the typical hiring salary range for this role is expected to be between $88,800 - $126,900. Annual salary range placement will depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, education, work experience, applicable certifications and/or licensure, the position's scope and responsibility, internal pay equity and external market salary data. In addition to compensation, Medica offers a generous total rewards package that includes competitive medical, dental, vision, PTO, Holidays, paid volunteer time off, 401K contributions, caregiver services and many other benefits to support our employees.
The compensation and benefits information is provided as of the date of this posting. Medica's compensation and benefits are subject to change at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.
We are an Equal Opportunity employer, where all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment indiscriminate of race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
$88.8k-152.3k yearly 3d ago
Underwriting Assistant, Fine Art
Tokio Marine Highland 4.5
Chicago, IL job
The Underwriting Assistant is tasked with the support of the Underwriting Department of the Fine Art Division. While providing administrative support, they will develop underwriting skills themselves, through working closely with senior underwriters and using the same guidelines, processes and systems.
This position will require the ability to handle a relatively high volume of transactions during the peak business cycles; therefore, it is essential that the candidate can multitask and work efficiently with a high degree of organizational skill.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Perform administrative duties regarding new and renewal accounts
New submission data entry and risk detail consolidation such as OFAC clearance, Risk Meter Reports, etc.
Manage status of existing new business and renewal accounts
Assist underwriters with risk assessment as directed, e.g. using CARTO and Ark platforms for accumulation control
Assist in managing aggregate reports for re-insurers
Follow up on outstanding quotes
Support processing team with outstanding balances
Support conversion of policies into the underwriting platform
Support monthly/quarterly operational report development to help manage division more efficiently
Required Skills/Abilities:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Tech-savvy with hands-on experience in leveraging digital tools to streamline workflows
Strong MS Office skills, particularly Excel
Strong analytical skills
Demonstrates adaptability in working independently with minimal supervision, while also building strong partnerships in a team environment
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism
Ability successfully manage a high workload
Combines innovative thinking with strong organizational skills and a commitment to delivering high-impact results
Willingness and ability to travel occasionally
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree preferred
1-2 years of property insurance industry experience required
Art market background a plus
Must obtain P&C Producer license within a designated time-period if not currently licensed
About Tokio Marine Highland:
Tokio Marine Highland Insurance Services (TMH) is a leading property and casualty underwriting agency. We offer a broad suite of tailored specialty risk management solutions, including private flood, fine art and lender-placed products. At TMH, it's all about our clients. Nationwide, our customers rely on our trusted, industry-leading coverages, supported by compliance expertise, superior claims management and the highest caliber of service.
Founded in 1962, TMH is a wholly owned company of Tokio Marine Kiln, one of the largest carriers in the Lloyd's of London insurance market and a member of the Tokio Marine Group. TMH has operating centers in Chicago, Il, Frisco, Texas, Miami, Fla., and South Pasadena, Calif.
If you're looking to advance your career, TMH is the perfect professional home. At TMH, you'll have a chance to innovate with the world's leading businesses, put your expertise into action on major projects, and work on game-changing initiatives. You'll also make long-lasting professional connections through sharing different perspectives, and you'll be inspired by the best.
Tokio Marine Highland, LLC (TMH) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. TMH's success depends heavily on the effective utilization of qualified people, regardless of their race, ancestry, religion, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, disability, veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law. As a company, we adhere to and promote equal employment opportunities for all.
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws, it is TMH's policy to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by qualified individuals with disabilities during the recruitment process, unless such accommodation
would cause an undue hardship. To make an accommodation request, please contact *****************************.
$30k-36k yearly est. 3d ago
ERM Strategy Director | Risk & Analytics Leader
CNA 4.6
Chicago, IL job
A leading insurance and risk management firm in Chicago is seeking an Enterprise Risk Management Consulting Director. This role requires driving the implementation of ERM practices, identifying and quantifying risks while collaborating across business units. The ideal candidate will have over ten years of experience in risk management, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to foster partnerships. Join a supportive culture that prioritizes employee wellness and offers a comprehensive benefits package.
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$137k-181k yearly est. 5d ago
Sr. Data Engineer II - Technical Lead
Zoro 3.9
Zoro job in Chicago, IL
Zoro.com is a leading eCommerce platform offering nearly 12 million tools, parts and supplies for our business customers. Launched in 2011, we brought a B2C-like experience to the B2B industry, and continue to be at the forefront of digital innovation at the intersection of technology and distribution. We have rapidly grown to over $1 billion in annual revenue and we're just getting started!
Primary Function
As a Senior Data Engineer II - Technical Lead at Zoro, you will lead medium to large initiatives that span data platforms, data products, and AI-enabled systems. You will design and build cloud-native data pipelines, services, and interfaces that power analytics, machine learning, and AI agents across the organization.
This role owns the technical direction of the team's solutions, with explicit accountability for technical debt, architectural integrity, and long-term scalability. You will play a central role in evolving Zoro's data platform to support AI-first use cases, including feature generation, agentic workflows, and model-integrated data services.
As a technical leader, you will mentor engineers, influence platform strategy, and partner deeply with product, analytics, and machine learning stakeholders to translate business problems into durable data and AI solutions.
Duties and Responsibilities
Technical Leadership: Collaborate with Technical Leads and Staff Engineers to define and execute the technical vision for Data Engineering, making architectural and tooling decisions that balance innovation, reliability, and long-term maintainability, including AI and agent enabled capabilities.
Design and Architecture: Responsible for your team's overall design and architecture of scalable, reliable, and high-performance data systems to support business intelligence, analytics, and data science initiatives.
Data Pipeline Development: Build, optimize, and operate batch and streaming data pipelines that are observable, testable, cost-efficient, and explicitly designed to serve analytical, operational, and AI-driven workloads.
AI Enablement and Agentic Systems: Enable and build AI-powered systems by using AI tools in daily engineering workflows, designing and integrating MCP servers or equivalent context layers, and creating AI agents that interact safely and reliably with data systems, APIs, and business processes.
Software Craftsmanship: Champion high standards in software design, testing, CI/CD, and infrastructure-as-code, ensuring data and AI systems are secure, maintainable, and aligned with enterprise engineering standards.
Data Governance and Trust: Embed data quality, lineage, access control, privacy, and correctness guarantees into data and AI architectures, establishing guardrails that ensure trustworthy and explainable use of data by humans and AI systems.
Mentorship: Mentor and develop Data Engineers through technical guidance, design reviews, and hands-on coaching, fostering a culture of intellectual curiosity, engineering rigor, and continuous improvement.
Qualifications
Education: Master's degree in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Engineering, or other technology related field or an equivalent of this educational requirement in working experience is also acceptable
Experience: Minimum of 7 years of experience in Data Engineering or a related field, with at least 3 years in a leadership or senior technical role.
Technical Skills:
AI & Agent Systems: Hands-on experience using AI tools as part of daily engineering workflows, designing or integrating MCP servers or equivalent context-serving systems, and building, deploying, or integrating AI agents with an understanding of model lifecycle concerns including training, inference, monitoring, and operational reliability.
Emerging Capabilities: Experience designing or operating modern AI-adjacent data capabilities, including feature stores, vector databases, embedding pipelines, human-in-the-loop or agentic workflows, and an understanding of cost management and performance optimization for AI workloads.
Software Engineering: Expert-level proficiency in at least one modern programming language with strong software design fundamentals.
Data Modeling and Architecture: Expert-level experience designing analytical and operational data models.
Cloud Platforms: Expert level experience with cloud-native infrastructure and managed data services.
Data Pipelines: Expert level experience of batch and streaming architectures.
Data Quality and Testing: Proven approaches to automated data validation and testing.
Data Microservices: Experience building high-performance, data-backed APIs.
Soft Skills:
Problem-Solving: Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and analytically.
Communication: Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Organization: Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Curiosity: A genuine curiosity about data and a proactive approach to exploring new tools and techniques.
Leadership: Proven ability to lead, inspire, and mentor Data Engineers.
Teamwork & Collaboration: Proven ability to form collaborative relationships with stakeholders across the organization.
Total Rewards
Zoro's total compensation plan includes our Zoro Incentive Plan (ZIP) that is designed to foster and reward our team members for strong performance. Total compensation will be highly competitive.
In addition to competitive compensation, Zoro offers comprehensive benefits and perks including:
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment
Maternity support programs, nursing benefits, and up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks paid leave for non-birth parents. We also support growing your family through access to adoption assistance program
6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist and Wellhub portal membership to support your mental and emotional wellbeing
At least 18 paid time off days annually for full-time employees and 6 company holidays per year
6% company contribution to a 401K Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required
Tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing and access to financial counseling, education, and tools
Charitable Gift Program - match gift to an eligible educational, cultural, community health, and human service organizations
Employee discounts and admission to various civic and cultural institutions around Chicago
Zoro office perks including coffee bar, beer on tap, unlimited snacks, access to the onsite gym, and incredible city skyline views
For additional information and details regarding our benefits and our parent company, W. W. Grainger, please click on the link here.
The pay range provided is not a guarantee of compensation. The range listed reflects the expected base pay for this position at the time of posting, based on the role's job grade. Actual compensation may vary depending on factors such as location, relevant experience and individual qualifications.
Illinois$124,400-$207,300 USD
Our Culture
Zoro was founded in 2011 with a simple idea: make it easy for businesses to get the tools, parts, and supplies they need to keep things running. We've grown by staying curious, moving quickly, and solving everyday challenges in smart, practical ways. Backed by W.W. Grainger and inspired by our endless assortment business model, we're on a clear path toward our next big milestone: $2 billion in revenue-and beyond.
At Zoro, we don't just follow a playbook-we help build it. You'll get to work on real problems with a supportive team that shares ideas freely, learns from each other, and celebrates wins together. Our culture is grounded in values that guide how we show up every day: Winning & Learning Together, Being Customer Obsessed, Being Transparent, and Taking Ownership. We don't have all the answers, but we're always asking good questions.
Zoro's culture has been recognized by Fortune, Best Places to Work, and Built In Chicago-but the recognition we care about most comes from our team members, who make this place what it is.
We also know that flexibility matters. Our hybrid work model gives you space to focus and the flexibility to live your life - asking team members to be onsite at least two days a week. Our Chicago HQ (right above Ogilvie Transportation Center in the Accenture Tower) is always open and ready for connection, collaboration, or just a good cup of coffee.
At Zoro, we're growing fast toward big aspirations - and we're continuously excited about the new challenges we get to solve together.
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are also committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment that includes both providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process as well as throughout the course of one's employment. Should you need a reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, including, but not limited to use of our website, any part of the application, interview, or hiring process, please advise us so that we can provide appropriate assistance.
$124.4k-207.3k yearly Auto-Apply 6d ago
Strategic Talent Acquisition Partner
Hub International 4.8
Chicago, IL job
A leading insurance brokerage, located in Chicago, is seeking a Talent Acquisition Partner to drive full-cycle recruitment and workforce planning. The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of experience in high-volume recruiting, particularly in the insurance sector, and will be skilled in sourcing passive talent. This hybrid role offers a dynamic environment where you will partner with business leaders to shape effective talent strategies, ensuring compliance and diversity in hiring. Competitive salary and benefits included.
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$55k-70k yearly est. 3d ago
Director, Development - Experienced - Hybrid
Usi Insurance 4.8
Remote or Chicago, IL job
Accountable To: VP of Development & Operations
Primary Work Location: Office Utilization - 2-3 days/week Schafer Condon Carter 176 N Racine Ave. Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60607
Secondary Locations: Program Sites Utilization - 3-5 days/month Waveland Youth Facility 3701 N. Recreation Drive, Suite 2, Chicago, IL 60613 -or Harborside Youth Learning Center 11001 S. Doty Ave. East, Chicago, IL 60628
Compensation: $75k to $85k, annually; Benefits eligible.
About First Tee - Greater Chicago
First Tee - Greater Chicago, a 501(c)3 organization, is dedicated to impacting the lives of young people in the Chicagoland area by providing educational programs that build character, instill life-enhancing values and promote healthy choices through the game of golf. Founded in 2000, First Tee - Greater Chicago reaches young people through its core program, the Life Skills Experience, as well as outreach to the broader community through its school and community-based programs.
First Tee - Greater Chicago currently has a full-time annual staff of ten (10). During the peak golf season, over 85 part-time coaches become an extension of the team. For more information: ****************************** .
About the Role
The Director of Development (DoD) is a key member of the leadership team, responsible for fundraising strategy, donor relations, sponsorship development, and campaign execution. The ideal candidate is proactive, creative, and relationship-driven, with a strong record of fundraising success, exceptional attention to detail, and a deep understanding of Chicago's philanthropic and golf communities. Reporting to the VP of Development & Operations, the DoD works closely with leadership, the Board of Governors, the Leadership Council and the Ambassadors Council to expand the organization's reach and impact. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact while helping shape the next phase of First Tee - Greater Chicago's growth, including potential new facility development on Chicago's West Side.
Job Responsibilities
Develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy, including major gifts, sponsorships, giving societies, and targeted campaigns.
Co-manage a donor portfolio of ~1,300, focusing on top donors and sponsors, while cultivating new relationships.
Develop and oversee foundation and/or corporate proposals, subsequent reporting and donor communications.
Plan and execute end-of-year giving mailer, including the storytelling, design, and overall execution.
Campaigns & Events
Co-plan and execute signature fundraising events such as the Corporate Challenge Golf Outing, Fore the Kids, Masters Watch Party, and other opportunistic events.
Lead digital and peer-to-peer campaigns via GiveSmart and Harness.
Communications & Strategy
Partner with the Marketing & Communications Manager to align messaging and fundraising materials.
Partner with the Program team and coaches to gather participant stories and data to demonstrate program impact.
Partner with the leadership team to ensure accurate reporting and use of financial statements, revenue tracking, and expense management.
Navigate stock gifts, ACH transfers, wire payments, and other money movement processes.
Actively participate in overall budget planning.
Engage and inspire the Board of Governors and the Development Committee, along with other fundraising task forces.
Represent First Tee - Greater Chicago at community, corporate, and donor events.
At a leadership level, partner with key stakeholders to enhance and elevate First Tee - Greater Chicago's impact. i.e. First Tee HQ, Western Golf Association/Evans Scholars Foundation, Chicago Parks Foundation, etc.
Database & Reporting
Maintain accurate donor records in Eleo, ensuring timely reporting and segmentation.
Analyze donor trends and campaign results to guide strategy.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree or CFRE preferred.
5+ years of nonprofit development experience, with success in major gifts, sponsorships, and donor engagement.
Knowledge of Chicago philanthropic networks and corporate community.
Proficiency with Eleo, Harness, GiveSmart, and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Strong communication, storytelling, and organizational skills.
Passion for youth development and First Tee - Greater Chicago's mission.
Understanding of golf culture and the opportunities it presents is beneficial.
Primarily office-based, 2-3 days per week (typically Monday, Wednesday, occasional Friday).
Other workdays are flexible to a suitable space with tech/tools, internet, etc.
Secondary site visits, 3-5 days per month.
Collaborate with Program/Coach team.
Observe programming.
Benefits include dental, medical, vision, 401K, mileage reimbursement, and monthly cell phone allowance.
How to Apply
*This opportunity and direct referral are intended for members of the WGA/ESF network.
Please submit your resume, cover letter, and a recent writing sample to ****************************************** with the subject line: “Director of Development.” Once you have sent your application, please email your resume to Dan Puglisi (ESF Sr. Director, Career Services) for a direct referral.
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