Goro Funada
About Goro Funada
Goro Funada is an Associate Director of Data Science and Analytics at UBS, with a background in data analytics and insurance. He previously held various roles at Liberty Mutual Insurance and has a degree in Economics with a minor in Accounting from UC San Diego.
Current Role at UBS
Goro Funada serves as the Associate Director of Data Science and Analytics at UBS, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on leveraging data analytics to drive decision-making processes within the organization. His expertise in data science is applied to enhance operational efficiency and support strategic initiatives. Funada's contributions are integral to the analytics team in New York, where he collaborates with various departments to implement data-driven solutions.
Previous Experience at Liberty Mutual Insurance
Prior to his current role, Goro Funada worked at Liberty Mutual Insurance in several capacities. He served as a Senior Analyst in Industry Intelligence from 2018 to 2020, where he analyzed market trends and provided insights to inform business strategies. Following this, he worked as a Consultant in Data Analytics from 2020 to 2022, focusing on data-driven projects. Funada also held the position of Commercial Underwriting Intern in 2014 and worked as a Commercial Lines Underwriter from 2015 to 2018, gaining extensive experience in the insurance sector.
Internship Experience
Goro Funada gained valuable experience through internships early in his career. He worked as a Financial Services Intern at Pacific Advisors from 2013 to 2014, where he assisted in various financial analysis tasks. Additionally, he completed a Commercial Underwriting Internship at Liberty Mutual Insurance in 2014, which provided him with foundational knowledge in underwriting processes and insurance operations.
Education and Expertise
Goro Funada earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Economics with a Minor in Accounting from UC San Diego, where he studied from 2013 to 2015. His academic background equips him with a strong understanding of economic principles and financial analysis, which he applies in his professional roles. Funada's education has been instrumental in shaping his analytical skills and expertise in data science.