James Search Group · 4 hours ago
Machine Learning Engineer
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$135K/yr - $175K/yr
2+ years expJames Search Group is working closely with a top-tier global property & casualty insurance carrier to identify an AI/ML Engineer to join their enterprise Data and Artificial Intelligence division. This role involves collaborating with senior team members to build, refine, and deploy predictive models and intelligent systems, driving innovation across the business by developing and scaling AI capabilities.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Simon James
Responsibilities
Support the development and deployment of AI/ML models—including classification, forecasting, uplift and propensity modeling, and foundational model tuning
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify use cases where data science can enhance operational efficiency and business performance
Partner with business, IT, and strategy teams to ensure AI models are scalable, impactful, and aligned with organizational goals
Communicate analytical findings clearly to stakeholders with varying levels of technical knowledge
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative discipline; Ph.D. a plus
Minimum of 2 years' experience applying advanced analytics methods (e.g., decision trees, logistic regression, neural networks, random forests)
Proficiency in R or Python for analytics and model development, including work with both structured and unstructured data
Proven ability to manage and integrate large, complex datasets and an understanding of end-to-end data modeling processes
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to connect technical outputs to business strategy
Preferred
Internship or project experience in machine learning, AI engineering, or related roles—especially in insurance or financial services
Familiarity with actuarial concepts or insurance-specific data models
Enthusiastic about continued learning in AI/ML and staying current with new tools and methodologies
Comfortable in a collaborative, fast-paced, and agile working environment
Benefits
401(k)
Full benefits
Bonus
Company
James Search Group
James Search Group (JSG) is a Recruitment Consultancy founded on 20 years of recruiting experience, specialising in Legal Services, Financial Services and Technology recruiting.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase