AI & Data Science Summer Analyst — Insurance

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

Job summary

KKR's Insurance Data Science group in New York offers a Summer Analyst role within Liability Risk, exposing you to predictive modeling for policy transactions and pricing retail products. You will gain hands-on exposure across KKR’s insurance platform and collaborate with risk team members to develop AI-driven solutions.

The internship emphasizes Python/SQL proficiency, experience with ML, and knowledge of Generative AI/LLM tooling.

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). Exposur​e 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.

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

Skills

Python

SQL

Machine Learning

Data Analysis

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Master's program in quantitative field

Area of study in Computer Science/Engineering/Math/Actuarial Science

Tools

Generative AI

LLM tooling

Vector search

RAG pipelines

Job description

KKR's Insurance Data Science group in New York offers a Summer Analyst role within Liability Risk, exposing you to predictive modeling for policy transactions and pricing retail products. You will gain hands-on exposure across KKR’s insurance platform and collaborate with risk team members to develop AI-driven solutions.

The internship emphasizes Python/SQL proficiency, experience with ML, and knowledge of Generative AI/LLM tooling.