Senior Associate, Data Scientist

Role Overview

As a Senior Associate, Data Scientist on the Advanced Analytics team, you will lead and deliver data-driven insights and analytical solutions that support key business initiatives across New York Life Direct.

What You Will Do

You will own data science projects and/or key analytical workstreams across the full lifecycle, including problem framing, data exploration, feature engineering, model development, evaluation, and communication of results.

Why It Might Be a Fit

You bring a strong academic foundation in a quantitative field such as Data Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline, along with professional experience applying data science or analytics to solve a broad range of business problems.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in a quantitative field (or equivalent experience)
• Typically, 1–3+ years of experience applying data science or analytics in a business or applied setting
• Experience with Python and/or R, and familiarity with SQL
• Strong foundation in statistics, machine learning, and analytical problem-solving
• Demonstrated ability to independently execute end-to-end analytical projects
• Experience working with real-world datasets and delivering actionable insights
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and manage competing priorities

Benefits

• Leave programs
• Adoption assistance
• Student loan repayment programs
• Discretionary bonus
• Overtime eligible: Exempt