Data Science Intern

Job Summary

The Data Science Intern will work with a team of data scientists, data engineers, and actuaries. You will learn to apply analytical and software engineering skills to solve business problems arising in mortality risk quantification, insurance pricing, explainable/interpretable machine learning, and ML fairness. Other job function expectations include: using tools such as python, jupyter, git, and communicating outcomes using MS PowerPoint.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Participate in an intensive 12-week data science internship and learn how data science is practiced in the industry
• Work as part of an agile team of data scientists, actuaries, and machine learning engineers
• Assist data scientists in training/interpreting ML models, and conducting experiments
• Assist data scientists in writing ML pipelines, while applying SOLID design principles to develop analytics software
• Assist data scientists in understanding financial impact of machine learning models
• Research and present a final project to Americas Data Analytics staff

Required experience & competencies

• Python – should be able to write working python code
• Probability, statistics, and/or machine learning related coursework

Required Education 

Pursuing masters or bachelor’s degree, preferably in a quantitative field (CS, Engineering, Math etc).

SCOR is committed to an “in-office” culture where people can collaborate, exchange ideas and establish stronger working relationships while still providing flexibility.  To support employee work life balance and increase opportunities for employees to excel every day, SCOR operates with a hybrid working arrangement.  SCOR employees work 3 days per week in an office with the flexibility to work 2 days per week remotely. 

Candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S. without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Pay Range: $22.00- 24.00 hourly rate. Actual salaries may vary based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, role and performance. The range listed is just one component of SCOR's total compensation package for employees. 

As a leading global reinsurer, SCOR offers its clients a diversified and innovative range of reinsurance and insurance solutions and services to control and manage risk. Applying “The Art & Science of Risk,” SCOR uses its industry-recognized expertise and cutting-edge financial solutions to serve its clients and contribute to the welfare and resilience of society in around 160 countries worldwide.

Working at SCOR means engaging with some of the best minds in the industry – actuaries, data scientists, underwriters, risk modelers, engineers, and many others – as we work together to find solutions to pressing challenges facing societies.

As an international company, our common culture is defined by “The SCOR Way.” Serving both to build momentum that drives the Group forward and as a compass to guide our actions and choices, The SCOR Way is anchored by five core values, reflecting the input of employees at all levels of the Group. We care about clients, people, and societies. We perform with integrity. We act with courage. We encourage open minds. And we thrive through collaboration.