Associate Data Scientist (Hybrid)
Otsego County, NY - USA
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Job Summary
The Associate Data Scientist supports data-driven decision-making across the organization by developing and applying statistical and machine learning models to insurance data. This role is responsible for data extraction cleaning and exploratory analysis as well as building predictive models to support initiatives across the organization such as risk assessment claims forecasting pricing and fraud detection. Working closely with senior data scientists and supervisors the Associate Data Scientist translates complex data into actionable insights while ensuring model transparency regulatory compliance and alignment with business objectives. This position provides an opportunity to contribute to pricing claims and underwriting strategies operational efficiency and improved customer outcomes within a highly regulated risk-focused environment.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Extract clean and prepare structured insurance data from multiple sources for analysis and modeling
- Perform exploratory data analysis to identify trends patterns and anomalies in risk claims and customer data
- Develop validate and maintain predictive models to support initiatives across the organization such as risk assessment claims forecasting pricing and fraud detection.
- Evaluate model performance and ensure outputs are accurate reliable and aligned with business objectives
- Collaborate with senior team members and cross-functional stakeholders to translate business problems into analytical solutions
- Communicate findings through reports visualizations and presentations to technical and non-technical audiences
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements data governance standards and model transparency expectations
- Support continuous improvement of data pipelines analytical processes and model performance
Requirements:
- Bachelors degree in Data Science Statistics Mathematics Computer Science Actuarial Science or a related field required
- 03 years of experience in data analysis data science or a related role
Qualifications/Skills:
- Proficiency in SQL for data extraction and manipulation
- Experience with Python (preferred) or R for data analysis and modeling
- Familiarity with statistical methods and machine learning techniques
- Experience with data visualization tools (e.g. Tableau) preferred
- Knowledge of data structures ETL processes and data quality practices
- Analytical Thinking: Ability to interpret complex data and develop meaningful insights
- Problem Solving: Applies structured approaches to solve business and analytical challenges
- Communication: Clearly conveys technical concepts to diverse audiences
- Collaboration: Works effectively with team members analysts and business stakeholders
- Attention to Detail: Ensures accuracy and integrity of data models and reporting
- Adaptability: Learns new tools techniques and business concepts quickly
- Business Acumen: Understands insurance concepts such as risk pricing and claim
Market Range: 12 / Exempt / 40 hours per week / Hybrid - 2 days in office
Salary: $73848 - $123080
Accepting applications through: 9/3/26
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
New York Central Mutual Fire Insurance, or NYCM to its friends and policyholders, sells property/casualty insurance in upstate New York. With offices in Amsterdam, Buffalo, Edmeston, and Sherburne, the company specializes in personal auto coverage but also offers homeowners and umbrel ... View more