New York Life Insurance

Data Scientist Internship


PayCompetitive
LocationNew York/New York
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 89478

      Location Designation: Hybrid

      When you join New York Life, you’re joining a company that values career development, collaboration, innovation, and inclusiveness. We want employees to feel proud about being part of a company that is committed to doing the right thing. You’ll have the opportunity to grow your career while developing personally and professionally through various resources and programs. New York Life is a relationship-based company and appreciates how both virtual and in-person interactions support our culture.

      New York Life’s AI and Data team, led by Chief Data and Analytics Officer Don Vu delivers innovative data, insights and AI solutions for the organization. Our AI team works on a diverse portfolio of AI and GenAI projects, by combining agile and entrepreneurial drive with industry-leading methods and tools. Our efforts are fully supported by executive leadership, and we work hand in hand with our Business Partners through all stages of model development from ideation to deployment. As it takes multiple skill sets to deliver AI models to production, our AI team includes product managers, data scientists, MLOps engineers, program managers, a model validation & governance group, and a communications & development group.

      The AI team is looking to hire summer interns who are graduate students or recent graduates. The internships start in May / June with full time hours (40 hours per week).

      Ideal candidates have or are in the process of obtaining a Master’s or PhD in Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science with Data Science emphasis or another field which is highly analytical and quantitative. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to gain real-life work experience, develop your skills, and begin building a network in a professional environment.

      Qualifications

      • Recipient or in process of obtaining a Master’s or PhD in Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics or another field which is highly analytical / quantitative in nature
      • Experience with standard machine learning / statistical techniques: GLM, Logistic Regression, GBM, Random Forests, Experimental Design, etc.
      • Exposure to deep learning methods
      • Excellent skills in Python or R
      • Good feature engineering skills, ability to use SQL if needed
      • Strong business sense
      • Self-directed and independent

      Compensation is competitive. Relocation / housing support will not be provided.

      The position is located in Manhattan (Madison and 27th, walking distance from Penn Station and Grand Central Station) on a hybrid schedule for 10 – 12 weeks.

      Recognized as one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies, New York Life is committed to improving local communities through a culture of employee giving and volunteerism, supported by the Foundation . We're proud that due to our mutuality, we operate in the best interests of our policy owners. We invite you to bring your talents to New York Life, so we can continue to help families and businesses “Be Good At Life.” To learn more, please visit LinkedIn , our Newsroom and the Careers page of www.NewYorkLife.com .

      Salary range: $40 per hour

      Overtime eligible: Exempt

      Discretionary bonus eligible: No

      Sales bonus eligible: No

      Click here to learn more about our benefits . Starting salary is dependent upon several factors including previous work experience, specific industry experience, and/or skills required.

      Recognized as one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies, New York Life is committed to improving local communities through a culture of employee giving and volunteerism, supported by the Foundation . We're proud that due to our mutuality, we operate in the best interests of our policy owners. We invite you to bring your talents to New York Life, so we can continue to help families and businesses “Be Good At Life.” To learn more, please visit LinkedIn , our Newsroom and the Careers page of www.NewYorkLife.com .

      Job Requisition ID: 89478

  • About the company

      New York Life provides more than life insurance—we help individuals, families, and communities thrive.

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