Senior Data Scientist
EXLAbout the role
Location: New York City (Candidate must be willing to work from the office 2-3 days per week)
Experience: 6+ Years
Hiring Type: C2H / FTE
Key Requirements
Strong hands-on expertise in AI/ML, Data Science, Python, SQL, and Git/GitHub.
Proven experience building end-to-end data science and predictive modeling solutions, from problem definition through deployment.
Strong understanding of Property & Casualty (P&C) Insurance business processes.
Ability to translate complex business challenges into practical AI/ML and analytical solutions.
Strong focus on business outcomes and measurable impact, beyond model development.
Experience applying AI/ML solutions in areas such as:
Pricing
Risk Segmentation
Underwriting Decision Support
Forecasting
Operational Optimization
Strong GitHub and software engineering practices including:
Version Control
Code Reviews
Documentation
Testing
Reusable Code Development
Excellent communication skills with the ability to present technical concepts to business and non-technical stakeholders.
Ability to work as a senior independent contributor, driving initiatives end-to-end with minimal support.
Experience leading:
Business Discovery
Data Assessment
Model Development & Validation
Deployment
User Adoption
Base Compensation Range: 100,000 - 140,000
The posted range is the hiring range for this role — a subset of the broader range available to employees over time — and reflects base salary across our national hiring scale. Final offers are based on several factors, including the candidate's skills and experience, internal pay equity, work location, market conditions for the role, and the specific scope and responsibilities of the position. The top of the range is reserved for candidates who notably exceed the requirements; the lower end applies to those with less experience or fewer preferred qualifications. For positions based in higher-cost zones (e.g., California, New York, New Jersey), actual compensation may exceed the posted range; your recruiter will share specifics during the process.
For more information on benefits and what we offer please visit us at https://www.exlservice.com/us-careers-and-benefits
Responsibilities
- Build end-to-end data science and predictive modeling solutions
- Translate complex business challenges into practical AI/ML solutions
- Drive initiatives end-to-end with minimal support
- Lead business discovery, data assessment, model development & validation, deployment, and user adoption
Qualifications
- Strong hands-on expertise in AI/ML, Data Science, Python, SQL, and Git/GitHub
- Strong understanding of Property & Casualty (P&C) Insurance business processes
- Excellent communication skills to present technical concepts to stakeholders
- Strong GitHub and software engineering practices
Skills mentioned
About EXL
Choosing a digital partner is about more than capabilities — it’s about collaboration and character. Unrealistic overhauls and off-the-shelf products ignore what matters most — your unique needs, culture, goals, and your legacy data and technology environments. At EXL, our collaboration is built on ongoing listening and learning to adapt our methodologies. We’re your business evolution partner—tailoring solutions that make the most of data to make better business decisions and drive more intelligence into your increasingly digital operations. Whether your goals are scaling the use of AI and digital, redesign operating models, or driving better and faster decisions, we’re here to partner with you to help you gain—and maintain—competitive advantage with efficient, sustainable models at scale. Our expertise in transformation, data science, and change management helps make your business more efficient and effective, improve customer relationships and enhance revenue growth. Instead of focusing on multi-year, resource- and time-intensive platform designs or migrations, we look deeper at your entire value chain to integrate strategies with impact. We use our specialization in analytics, digital interventions, and operations management—alongside deep industry expertise — to deliver solutions that help you outperform the competition. At EXL, it’s all about outcomes—your outcomes—and delivering success on your terms. Share your goals with us and together, we’ll optimize how you leverage data to drive your business forward. For more information, visit www.exlservice.com.