Job4Pak surfaces this listing because remote data science roles inside regulated finance and insurance companies rarely appear on general job boards — they’re usually filled through specialist recruiters. This one blends underwriting risk modeling, causal inference, and production ML, which makes it a strong reference role for anyone building a data science career path toward fintech or insurtech.

About the Role

For this client — a leader in the Finance & Insurance space — the Data Scientist will turn data into practical insight that improves visibility, decision-making, and business performance. The role partners with business, technical, and operational stakeholders to build reporting, surface trends, and translate analysis into action, strengthening data-driven execution within a regulated financial services environment.

Responsibilities

• Guide product recommendations and model development for internal stakeholders
• Develop and maintain predictive ML models to assess risks and opportunities in lending products
• Participate in the end-to-end ML pipeline from data collection to model deployment, collaborating with engineers
• Conduct experimentation and causal inference analyses to optimize conversion rates
• Write code for inferential models and document modeling decisions using Confluence or GitHub
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to accelerate solution iteration and outcomes
• Present model impacts and insights, drafting recommendations for product and underwriting improvement

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Business Analytics, or a related field
• 4 years of experience as a Data Scientist or in a related occupation
• 2 years designing and implementing ML models for underwriting, propensity, or collections applications
• Proficient in SQL, Python, and R for data analysis, modeling, and automation
• Experience in product analytics and experimental design, including A/B testing and causal inference

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision benefits plus savings plans
• Mac computer and work-from-home stipend for home office setup
• Monthly internet and phone reimbursement
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition reimbursement program
• $1,000 travel perk on each work anniversary
• Competitive annual PTO and parental leave