Associate Data Scientist (Insurance)

TL;DR

Associate Data Scientist (Insurance): Contributing to data science projects and optimizing insurance processes through machine learning with an accent on statistical modeling and exploratory data analysis. Focus on building and deploying models to drive fraud identification, renewals, and profitable growth within core insurance functions.

Location: Petaling Jaya, Malaysia

Company

hirify.global is a global insurance company committed to ethical conduct and providing comprehensive financial and risk management solutions.

What you will do

• Conduct exploratory data analysis to derive actionable business insights.
• Develop and deploy machine learning models to improve underwriting and operational efficiency.
• Analyze model performance and provide subject matter guidance to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with analytics teams to size opportunities and create delivery plans.
• Contribute to fraud identification, recoveries, and profitable growth initiatives.
• Explore new machine learning algorithms and feature sets to enhance analytical capabilities.

Requirements

• Tertiary degree in econometrics, mathematics, statistics, or a related discipline.
• Relevant work experience in data science or analytics.
• Proficiency in R, Python, and Spark for large dataset analysis.
• Experience with collaborative programming and working in a Linux environment.
• Strong understanding of computer science fundamentals, probability, and statistics.

Nice to have

• Postgraduate degree in a relevant field.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work on high-impact commercial insurance projects.
• Collaborative team environment focused on scientific integrity.
• Commitment to equal employment opportunity and ethical business practices.
• Professional development through exposure to new algorithms and analytical techniques.