About the Role
The Data Scientist role is a unique opportunity for actuaries and data scientists who want to apply analytical rigor to real business challenges while expanding into technology-enabled solution development. In this role, you will help shape client-facing and operational analytics that drive smarter decisions across the organization. Join our Enterprise Data & Analytics team and play a central role in advancing data analysis, visualization, and innovation across our Property & Casualty and Employee Benefits businesses. You will work hands-on to build, validate, and operationalize analyses, dashboards, and analytics applications across EPIC’s commercial lines and benefits portfolio. Working within a lean, high-impact team, you will collaborate closely with solution engineers and business stakeholders to bring analytics into production on the Azure Databricks platform.
Responsibilities
- Collect, integrate, cleanse, and manage data from a variety of insurance-related sources.
- Perform exploratory data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and actionable insights within complex datasets.
- Develop analytical solutions and process efficiencies using statistical methods, database technologies, and programming tools.
- Create dashboards, visualizations, and reporting assets that communicate insights clearly to business stakeholders.
- Prototype new ideas, support statistical research, and apply data science techniques to address recurring business and data quality challenges.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Actuarial Science, Finance, Insurance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Proficiency with analytical tools and platforms such as Python, SQL, Excel, Tableau, Power BI, or Databricks.
- Experience working with relational databases and applying core data analysis techniques.
- At least 3 years of experience in a data analyst, data science, or comparable analytical role while in an insurance brokerage environment.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a self-directed environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across functions.
- Demonstrated problem-solving ability and sound analytical judgment.
- Experience in the insurance industry or broader financial services sector.
- Strong intellectual curiosity, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and exceptional attention to detail.
- Familiarity with hypothesis testing and other statistical evaluation techniques.
Skills
- Python
- SQL
- Excel
- Tableau
- Power BI
- Databricks
- Data analysis
- Data visualization
- Statistical methods
- Database technologies
- Programming tools
- Reporting
- Data science techniques
- Hypothesis testing
- Statistical evaluation
Location
- New York City
- San Ramon CA
- Nationwide
Work Type
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- 3 years of experience
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Actuarial Science, Finance, Insurance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Salary/Compensations
- $100,000.00 - $150,000.00
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time off
- Managed PTO for salaried/exempt employees (personal time off without accruals or caps)
- 22 PTO days starting out for hourly/non-exempt employees
- 12 company-observed paid holidays
- 4 early-close days
- Paid parental leave
- Pregnancy disability and bonding leave
- Organ donor/bone marrow donor leave
- Employee referral bonus program of $1,500 per hired referral
- Employee recognition programs
- Employee Resource Groups: Women’s Coalition, EPIC Veterans Group
- Mentorship Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Leadership Development
- Pet Insurance
- Identity Theft & Fraud Protection Coverage
- Legal Planning
- Family Planning
- Menopause & Midlife Support
- 401(k) matching
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Wellness & employee assistance programs
About the Company
- EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants is one of the fastest-growing firms in the insurance industry.
- Headquartered in New York City and founded in 2007, our company has over 4,000 employees nationwide.
- With locations spread out across the U.S., our local market knowledge and industry expertise helps support our clients' regional and global needs.
- We have grown very quickly since our founding, and we continue to see growth and success thanks to our hard-working and growth-minded employees.
- Our core values are: Owner mindset, Inspire trust, Think big, and Drive results.
- EPIC has over 60 offices and 4,000 employees nationwide – and we’re growing!
- EPIC fosters a 50/50 culture between producers and the rest of the business, supporting collaboration, teamwork, and an inclusive work environment.
- EPIC Gives Back – Some of our charitable efforts include Donation Connection, Employee Assistance Fund, and People First Foundation.
- We’re in the top 10 of property/casualty agencies according to “Insurance Journal”.
Equal Opportunity
- EPIC embraces diversity in all its various forms—whether it be diversity of thought, background, race, religion, gender, skills or experience. We are committed to fostering a work community where every colleague feels welcomed, valued, respected and heard. It is our belief that diversity drives innovation and that creating an environment where every employee feels included and empowered, helps us to deliver the best outcome to our clients.
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