Verisk is a leading data analytics and technology partner to the global insurance industry. The Associate Scientist in Statistics and Data Science will analyze insurance claims data from catastrophic events, test new methodologies, document results, and present findings while assisting the client services team.
Analyze insurance claims data from catastrophic events such as hurricanes, earthquakes, flood, and severe thunderstorms
Test accuracy of new methodologies by writing code in R or C++ and run simulations
Document results
Present findings concisely and create clear visualizations
Assist the client services team in explaining methodology and answering client questions
Qualification
Required
Graduate degree in a quantitative field, such as data science, statistics, mathematics, or computer science, with 2-3 years of professional experience with data analytics projects is required
Strong analytical and quantitative skills, a solid understanding of probability concepts, and excellent problem-solving skills
Basic programming knowledge required; familiarity with R or similar statistical language is preferred. Knowledge of SQL is a plus
Excellent oral and written communication, time management and organizational skills are required
Ability to work independently or with a team
Preferred
Background in data science/machine learning highly desired
Experience with any of the following would be a big plus: insurance claim data, insurance policy conditions, actuarial science, database management
Benefit
Health Insurance
A Retirement Plan
A Paid Time Off program
Verisk Analytics is a data analytics and risk assessment firm for the insurance sector.
