Data scientist jobs in New York, NY

About the role

We are seeking a Lead D ata Scientist with hands-on experience in P&C or Pet Insurance pricing to join our growing R&D team. This is a senior individual contributor role responsible for leading pricing model development, driving analytical best practices, and serving as a subject matter expert in insurance pricing. You will own projects end‑to‑end — from scoping to delivery — and balance a portfolio of 2–4 concurrent initiatives across pricing, research, and model enhancement. This role requires someone who can independently run a project to ground, ask the right questions when roadblocks arise, and communicate complex modeling work to both technical and non‑technical audiences. You will partner closely with actuarial, product, engineering, and business stakeholders while helping shape the analytical culture of the team.

What you'll bring

• Graduate degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, Actuarial Science, or related quantitative field and 2+ years of experience in a data science or analytical role OR 4+ years of progressive experience in data science or analytics.
• At least 1 year of experience in P&C or Pet Insurance pricing (rate modeling, GLMs, segmentation, or related actuarial/data science work).
• Strong proficiency in Python and SQL for data manipulation, modeling, and analysis.
• Deep understanding of GLMs, regression modeling, and statistical inference.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment with a small, high‑impact team.
• Strong problem‑solving skills, critical thinking, and attention to detail.
• Experience with Snowflake, Databricks, or SQL Server.
• Familiarity with data warehousing concepts.
• Hands-on experience with WTW Radar, Emblem, or Earnix.
• Experience building dashboards in Power BI or similar tools.
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