Senior Data Scientist

EXL; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

EXL is seeking a senior AI/ML/Data Science professional for New York City, offering hybrid work arrangements (2-3 days in office). The role requires 6+ years of hands-on experience with Python, SQL, Git/GitHub, and end-to-end data science and predictive modeling.

You will translate business challenges into practical AI/ML solutions and drive initiatives with measurable impact. You will work on AI/ML projects within Property & Casualty processes, collaborating with stakeholders and delivering

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in AI/ML and data science.
• Proven experience building end-to-end data science and predictive modeling solutions.
• Strong understanding of Property & Casualty (P&C) Insurance business processes.
• Ability to translate complex business challenges into practical AI/ML solutions.
• Business outcome focus with measurable impact.
• Experience applying AI/ML in forecasting and operational optimization.

Skills

AI/ML

Data Science

Python

SQL

Git/GitHub

Predictive Modeling

P&C Insurance

Tools

GitHub

Job description

Location: New York City (Candidate must be willing to work from the office 2-3 days per week)

Experience: 6+ Years

Hiring Type: C2H / FTE

Key Requirements

• Strong hands-on expertise in AI/ML, Data Science, Python, SQL, and Git/GitHub.
• Proven experience building end-to-end data science and predictive modeling solutions, from problem definition through deployment.
• Strong understanding of Property & Casualty (P&C) Insurance business processes.
• Ability to translate complex business challenges into practical AI/ML and analytical solutions.
• Strong focus on business outcomes and measurable impact, beyond model development.
• Experience applying AI/ML solutions in areas such as:
• Forecasting
• Operational Optimization
• Strong GitHub and software engineering practices including:
• Version Control
• Documentation
• Testing
• Reusable Code Development
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present technical concepts to business and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work as a senior independent contributor, driving initiatives end-to-end with minimal support.
• Experience leading:
• Business Discovery
• Data Assessment
• Deployment
• User Adoption

Base Compensation Range: 100,000 - 140,000

The posted range is the hiring range for this role - a subset of the broader range available to employees over time - and reflects base salary across our national hiring scale. Final offers are based on several factors, including the candidate's skills and experience, internal pay equity, work location, market conditions for the role, and the specific scope and responsibilities of the position. The top of the range is reserved for candidates who notably exceed the requirements; the lower end applies to those with less experience or fewer preferred qualifications. For positions based in higher-cost zones (e.g., California, New York, New Jersey), actual compensation may exceed the posted range; your recruiter will share specifics during the process.

For more information on benefits and what we offer please visit us at https://www.exlservice.com/us-careers-and-benefits