Corporate Vice President - Data Scientist

New York Life Insurance; Lebanon (NJ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in life insurance is seeking a talented data scientist to join their innovative team. This role offers a unique opportunity to leverage cutting-edge technologies, including Generative AI, to drive impactful data analysis and insights. With a focus on career advancement and a comprehensive benefits package, this position promises a supportive and inclusive work environment. If you have a passion for data science and a desire to contribute to meaningful projects, this is the perfect opportunity to elevate your career and make a difference in the financial services sector.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Discretionary bonus eligibility

Adoption assistance

Student loan repayment programs

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in data science project execution.
• Proven skills in statistical analysis and model building.
• Fluency in programming languages and analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Translate business needs into analytics and reporting requirements.
• Perform large-scale experimentation and build data-driven models.
• Research and implement advanced machine learning techniques.

Skills

Python

R

SQL

Excel

Machine Learning

Statistical Analysis

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science

Master's in Data Science

Tools

MapReduce

Hadoop

Kafka

Job description

Employer Industry: Life Insurance and Financial Services

Why consider this job opportunity:
- Salary up to $210,000
- Discretionary bonus eligibility
- Comprehensive benefits package, including leave programs, adoption assistance, and student loan repayment programs
- Opportunities for career advancement and growth within the organization
- Work in an inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives
- Engage in innovative projects leveraging cutting-edge technologies like Generative AI

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
- Translate business needs into analytics and reporting requirements to ensure high-quality code and autonomous operations
- Perform large-scale experimentation and build data-driven models to provide insights from various data sources
- Research and implement advanced techniques in machine learning and artificial intelligence for efficient data analysis
- Apply statistical analysis and visualization techniques to diverse datasets
- Design and conduct data analyses with scientific accuracy, including methodologies and statistical modeling

What is Required (Qualifications):
- At least six years of relevant project experience in launching, planning, and executing data science projects
- Proven experience in conducting statistical analysis and building models using advanced scripting languages
- Experience leading projects that apply machine learning and data science to business functions
- Fluency in multiple programming languages and statistical analysis tools such as Python, R, SQL, and Excel
- A bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, data science, statistics, or a related field

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
- Specialization in text analytics, image recognition, or other advanced machine learning techniques
- Knowledge of distributed data/computing tools such as MapReduce, Hadoop, or Kafka
- Strong understanding of AI and its potential in solving business problems
- Ability to communicate complex projects and results to diverse audiences
- Superior presentation skills, including storytelling techniques

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