Data Scientist - Data&AI

SUD Life Group; Mumbai; Sur place; INR 2 500 000 - 4 000 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

StarUnion Dai-ichi Life Insurance invites a Data Scientist - Data & AI to lead a skilled team in Mumbai. You will design, implement, and scale AI/ML solutions across underwriting, claims, fraud detection, and customer engagement, while driving Generative AI initiatives for new product development.

The role requires strong technical depth in Python/R/Java, ML frameworks, and cloud platforms, with a managerial track record and stakeholder communication skills.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, ML or related field.
• Minimum 4 years in AI/ML, including at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Proficiency in Python, R, or Java; experience with TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn.
• Cloud knowledge: Azure, AWS or GCP; insurance domain understanding.
• Experience managing end-to-end AI/ML projects and communicating with stakeholders.

Responsabilités

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of AI/ML engineers and data scientists, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Develop and implement AI/ML strategies aligned with business goals.
• Design, develop, and deploy AI/ML models for underwriting, claims processing, fraud detection, customer service, and personalized marketing.
• Explore and implement Generative AI techniques for product development, risk assessment, and customer engagement.
• Oversee data collection, preprocessing, and analysis to ensure quality and integrity.
• Work with cross-functional teams for seamless integration and adoption; drive PoCs to production.
• Stay updated on emerging AI/ML and Generative AI technologies.

Connaissances

Leadership

Communication

Innovation Mindset

AI/ML

Data storytelling

Formation

Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Machine Learning, or related field

Outils

Python

R

Java

TensorFlow

PyTorch

scikit-learn

Azure

AWS

GCP

Description du poste

Job Description

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

StarUnion Dai-ichi Life Insurance (SUD Life) is a joint venture formed in 2007between two major Indian PSU banks - Bank of India and Union Bank of India -and Japan's Dai-ichi Life Holdings.

We haveserved over 15 million customers through more than 19,500 bank branches acrossIndia. Our network includes 1,950 rural bank branches, ensuring insurancereaches remote areas.

SUD Lifefocuses on creating insurance products that meet different customer needsacross all segments of society. With our promoters' 100+ years of commitmentand combined strengths, we aim to become a leading name in India's lifeinsurance sector while delivering value to all stakeholders.

Our Talent Philosophy

At Star Union Dai-ichi Life Insurance,we will ensure to nurture our people and provide opportunities to learn,succeed and build careers to the best of their abilities, thus creating andunlocking value for self, the organization, and the society at large.

About the Role

Role: Data Scientist - Data & AI

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of AI/ML engineers and data scientists, fostering a high-performance culture
• Develop and implement AI/ML strategies aligned with business goals

AI/ML & Generative AI Solutions

• Design, develop, and deploy AI/ML models for underwriting, claims processing, fraud detection, customer service, and personalized marketing
• Explore and implement Generative AI techniques for product development, risk assessment, and customer engagement

Data & Governance

• Oversee data collection, preprocessing, and analysis to ensure quality and integrity
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and ethical standards
• Work closely with cross-functional teams (Product, Actuarial, IT) for seamless integration and adoption
• Drive transition of successful POCs into production
• Implement change management strategies to ensure stakeholder buy-in
• Lead innovative analytics solutions and Proof-of-Concept (POC) initiatives
• Stay updated on emerging AI/ML and Generative AI technologies
• Conduct feasibility studies to evaluate business impact

Performance Monitoring

• Establish monitoring frameworks and KPIs to measure model performance and business impact

Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Machine Learning, or related field
• Experience: Minimum 4 years in AI/ML, including at least 2 years in a leadership role
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Python, R, or Java; experience with TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn
• Cloud Technologies: Azure (preferred), AWS, or GCP
• Domain Expertise: Strong understanding of the insurance domain
• Project Management: Experience managing end-to-end AI/ML projects
• Communication: Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Innovation Mindset: Proven track record in driving AI/ML and Generative AI initiatives