Yoh, A Day & Zimmermann Company · 1 day ago
Sr. Data Scientist (Machine Learning)
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$140K/yr - $195K/yr
4+ years expYoh, A Day & Zimmermann Company is seeking a Data Scientist to support a leading organization in the insurance industry. This role focuses on developing, deploying, and scaling machine learning models to enhance operational efficiency and improve customer experiences.
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Hiring Manager
Caitlin Noll
Responsibilities
Build and deploy machine learning models to automate workflows and enhance business decision-making
Apply ML methods such as regression, classification, clustering, Random Forest, and XGBoost
Work with structured and semi-structured data including claims notes and customer records
Partner with data engineering and MLOps teams to ensure models are scalable and production-ready
Translate research concepts into practical applications for underwriting, claims automation, customer service, and risk assessment
Collaborate with product, engineering, and business stakeholders to define use cases and measure impact
Support the development of reusable ML components, frameworks, and governance standards
Qualification
Required
PhD (0–1 yrs), Master's (2+ yrs), or Bachelor's (4+ yrs) in a quantitative field
2+ years of hands-on experience developing ML models
Strong understanding of statistics, probability, and machine learning concepts
Proficiency with Python and ML libraries (scikit-learn, pandas, numpy)
Solid problem-solving skills and strong attention to detail
Ability to communicate complex ideas to technical and non-technical audiences
Experience with software engineering fundamentals (Git/GitHub, testing, logging)
Preferred
Background in insurance or financial services is a plus
Benefits
Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
MetLife Voluntary Benefits
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
401K Retirement Savings Plan
Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
Referral Bonus Programs
Certification and training opportunities
Company
Yoh, A Day & Zimmermann Company
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