Associate Data Scientist (Hybrid)
NYCM Insurance Town of Edmeston, New York, United States · $74K–$123K/yr
Insurance · 501-1,000 employees
About the role
The Associate Data Scientist develops and applies statistical and machine learning models to support insurance-related initiatives such as risk assessment and fraud detection. They are responsible for extracting and cleaning data, performing exploratory analysis, and communicating actionable insights to stakeholders.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in a quantitative field such as Data Science, Statistics, or Computer Science. The role requires 0–3 years of experience and proficiency in SQL and Python or R.
Full description
The Associate Data Scientist supports data-driven decision-making across the organization by developing and applying statistical and machine learning models to insurance data. This role is responsible for data extraction, cleaning, and exploratory analysis, as well as building predictive models to support initiatives across the organization such as risk assessment, claims forecasting, pricing, and fraud detection. Working closely with senior data scientists and supervisors, the Associate Data Scientist translates complex data into actionable insights while ensuring model transparency, regulatory compliance, and alignment with business objectives. This position provides an opportunity to contribute to pricing, claims, and underwriting strategies, operational efficiency, and improved customer outcomes within a highly regulated, risk-focused environment.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Extract, clean, and prepare structured insurance data from multiple sources for analysis and modeling
- Perform exploratory data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies in risk, claims, and customer data
- Develop, validate, and maintain predictive models to support initiatives across the organization such as risk assessment, claims forecasting, pricing and fraud detection.
- Evaluate model performance and ensure outputs are accurate, reliable, and aligned with business objectives
- Collaborate with senior team members and cross-functional stakeholders to translate business problems into analytical solutions
- Communicate findings through reports, visualizations, and presentations to technical and non-technical audiences
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, data governance standards, and model transparency expectations
- Support continuous improvement of data pipelines, analytical processes, and model performance
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Actuarial Science, or a related field required
- 0–3 years of experience in data analysis, data science, or a related role
Qualifications/Skills:
- Proficiency in SQL for data extraction and manipulation
- Experience with Python (preferred) or R for data analysis and modeling
- Familiarity with statistical methods and machine learning techniques
- Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau) preferred
- Knowledge of data structures, ETL processes, and data quality practices
- Analytical Thinking: Ability to interpret complex data and develop meaningful insights
- Problem Solving: Applies structured approaches to solve business and analytical challenges
- Communication: Clearly conveys technical concepts to diverse audiences
- Collaboration: Works effectively with team members, analysts, and business stakeholders
- Attention to Detail: Ensures accuracy and integrity of data, models, and reporting
- Adaptability: Learns new tools, techniques, and business concepts quickly
- Business Acumen: Understands insurance concepts such as risk, pricing, and claim
Market Range: 12 / Exempt / 40 hours per week / Hybrid - 2 days in office
Salary: $73,848 - $123,080
Accepting applications through: 9/3/26
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