2027 Summer Analyst Program Insurance Risk Data Science

KKR; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

KKR's 2027 Summer Analyst Program offers hands-on exposure within the Insurance Data Science group in New York, applying ML and AI to policy-level transactions and risk forecasting. You will develop models, build AI solutions, and support data pipelines, with potential for a 2028 full-time offer for top performers.

Ideal candidates are master's students in quantitative fields with strong Python/SQL skills, ML knowledge, and comfort with modern LLM tooling and Generative AI concepts.

Qualifications

• Anticipated graduation date from a master's program between December 2027 and June 2028.
• Quantitative field focused study (CS, Engineering, Mathematics, Actuarial Science or related).
• 3+ years/six semesters of programming experience.
• Proficiency in Python and SQL is required with strong foundations in data structures, statistics, and ML methods.
• Knowledge of Generative AI and modern LLM tooling (RAG pipelines, vector search, agent workflows).
• Ability to evaluate AI outputs for accuracy and relevance; proficient in documenting work.

Responsibilities

• Implement machine learning and optimization tools.
• Develop supervised and unsupervised ML models.
• Build AI solutions for the team and wider firm.
• Assist with ad hoc data analytics projects.
• Collaborate to develop the team's automated data pipeline.

Skills

Python

SQL

Machine learning

Data analysis

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Master's degree (quantitative)

Tools

Vector search

LLM tooling

Job description

KKR's 2027 Summer Analyst Program is an opportunity for you to join a leading global investment firm, during your graduate career.

We are recruiting for Summer Analysts for KKR's Insurance business in our New York office within our Liability Risk business. The Insurance Data Science group reports through the Chief Risk Officer and uses industry-leading machine learning and AI techniques and big data tools to develop predictive models for policy-level transactions and human behaviors. The models are used to develop and price retail products and institutional reinsurance deals, monitor related risk, and to assist in forecasting and financial reporting. The group has a unique vantage point into nearly all aspects of the enterprise and is actively enhancing its capacity, continuing to grow with the whole company. Summer Analysts will gain hands-on exposure across KKR's insurance platform. Following the conclusion of the internship, 2028 full-time offers may be extended to exceptional performers.

Responsibilities:

• Implement machine learning and optimization tools
• Develop supervised and unsupervised machine learning models
• Build AI solutions for the team and the wider firm
• Assist with ad hoc data analytics projects
• Collaborate to develop the team's automated data pipeline

Qualifications:

• Anticipated graduation date from a master's program in December 2027 - June 2028.
• Area of study in quantitative discipline such as Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Actuarial Science, or related technical fields.
• Background in a technical or scientific field and at least three years/six semesters of programming experience.
• Proficiency in Python and SQL is required, along with extensive understanding of data structures, statistics, regression, and core machine learning methods.
• Knowledge of Generative AI and modern LLM tooling is required - e.g. building RAG pipelines with vector search, agentic workflows, and tool/function calling (MCP-based integrations). Exposure to loop engineering, structured outputs, and evaluating LLM systems is valued.
• Ability to critically evaluate AI-generated outputs for accuracy and relevance is required.
• Comfort using AI tools to improve productivity and quality of work is required.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication (written and verbal) skills.
• Proactive, detail oriented, and deadline driven; possess excellent documentation.

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Compensation:
$100,000-$110,000 per year