Remote Risk Modeling Data Scientist Jobs in New York City

🌟 Join the Frontier of Data Science — From Anywhere

Once upon a spreadsheet, in a city pulsing with data and ambition, a visionary company decided to tackle uncertainty head-on. Born from a team of curious analysts and pioneering engineers, we evolved from humble beginnings into a powerhouse of predictive thinking. Our mission? To help businesses dance with risk, not run from it. We're looking for a sharp-witted, numbers-loving, boundary-breaking Remote Risk Modeling Data Scientist to join our adventure — all from the comfort of your home.

🧠 Your Role in Our Grand Data Odyssey

As our new Risk Modeling Data Scientist, you'll do more than crunch numbers. You'll be our digital soothsayer — peering into the future with predictive models that protect, inform, and empower. Your insights will drive more innovative strategies in industries ranging from fintech to healthcare. You’ll craft elegant solutions to complex risk puzzles, delight in algorithms, and translate chaos into clarity.

Key Responsibilities

• 🧮 Develop and deploy advanced risk prediction models that uncover patterns invisible to the naked eye
• 🔍 Apply quantitative techniques and algorithmic frameworks to anticipate future trends and behavior across expansive datasets
• 🛠 Collaborate with engineers and analysts to embed your models into scalable platforms
• 🧾 Monitor performance and calibrate models based on real-world results, market dynamics, and risk exposure
• 📊 Communicate findings through dynamic dashboards, visualizations, and executive-friendly storytelling
• 🧬 Leverage anomaly detection, regression modeling, and simulation analysis to support real-time decision-making

🧩 What Makes You a Great Fit

You're not just about code — you're about impact. You wield data like a poet wields words: thoughtfully, creatively, and purposefully. Your curiosity knows no bounds, and your comfort zone is data ambiguity.

Must-Haves

• 🎓 A Master’s or Ph.D. in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field
• 💻 3+ years of experience in risk modeling, quantitative analytics, or predictive science roles
• 🧠 Mastery of Python or R, especially with libraries like scikit-learn, XGBoost, pandas, and NumPy
• 🗄 Fluency in SQL and experience working with large-scale relational databases and cloud-based data systems
• 🔐 Experience designing robust models in financial risk, insurance data modeling, or fraud analytics
• 📈 Proven success in transforming analytical findings into real-world strategy

🌍 Your Work Environment (Wherever You Are)

We believe genius blooms anywhere — in a cozy home office, at your favorite cafe, or even a treehouse (yes, we’re serious). You're in the zone as long as you have a strong internet connection and coffee game.

Perks of Our Remote Wonderland

• 🕒 Flexible hours that let your creativity flow when it flows best
• 🌴 Unlimited PTO because inspiration doesn’t work on a clock
• 🤝 A collaborative team culture powered by Slack, Zoom, and GIFs
• 📚 Monthly learning stipends and access to top-tier training platforms
• 🌍 Opportunities to influence company-wide projects from day one

🔧 Tools and Tech You'll Be Playing With

You're an architect of algorithms and a coder of consequence. Here’s what will be in your virtual toolbox:

• 🧮 Python (NumPy, pandas, scikit-learn, TensorFlow)
• 📊 Tableau and Power BI for data storytelling
• 🏢 Cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure for scalable deployment
• 🔍 Git for version control and collaborative magic
• 🗃 BigQuery, Redshift, or Snowflake for managing vast lakes of data

🚀 Our Vision: Where We’re Headed — Together

We're not just building models — we're building a future where businesses predict problems before they happen and make confident, data-backed decisions. Our dream team includes thinkers, builders, doers, and dreamers — and we're saving a seat just for you.

With every model you develop, you help shape resilient organizations that thrive in uncertainty. You’ll contribute to a creative ecosystem that values innovation, celebrates experiments, and turns insights into action.

✨ What Success Looks Like

• 💡 You launch models that scale and self-improve over time
• 📈 Your recommendations change the course of the product and policy
• 🌐 You collaborate across teams to build a cohesive data strategy
• 🎤 You share insights that spark company-wide a-ha moments

💬 A Word From Your (Future) Team

“Working here feels like getting a Ph.D. in creativity and strategy. Everyone's voice matters. You can work from anywhere and still feel like you're right in the heartbeat of innovation.” — Senior Data Scientist

💰 Compensation

Let’s talk numbers. We value brilliance and bold thinking, and we pay accordingly. The annual salary is $134,280, and yes — we believe your worth is more than a number. That’s why we also invest in your professional growth, provide rich benefits, and create an environment that nurtures big ideas.

📣 Ready to Make Data History?

If solving high-stakes puzzles and influencing global strategy excites you, this is your moment. Embrace flexibility. Embody curiosity. Empower the future.

Click that apply button, and let’s make some data magic together. 🌈

Dare to forecast boldly — your future in risk modeling starts here.