Junior Data Scientist

  • London
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 22 days ago
Job Category: Data Science and Business IntelligenceJob Description:Junior Data ScientistAre you looking to kick-start your career in data science? Passionate about solving real-world problems using advanced analytics and machine learning? Join Verisk, a global leader in data analytics, and be part of a collaborative team that's shaping the future of risk management.What You'll Be Doing:As a Junior Data Scientist, you'll support the design and development of data-driven models that power our industry-leading insurance solutions. You'll get hands-on experience with projects ranging from supervised machine learning and clustering, to natural language processing and network analysis.Responsibilities:This is an opportunity to:
  • Work on real-life projects with guidance from experienced data scientists
  • Explore and analyze complex datasets to extract actionable insights
  • Build and test models using techniques like GLM, GBM, Random Forests, and Neural Networks
  • Communicate your findings through clear reports and presentations
  • Help bring models from concept to production
  • Collaborate with a high-performing team that values curiosity, creativity, and learning
Qualifications:What We're Looking For:We're seeking bright, enthusiastic individuals early in their careers who have:
  • Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal
  • A degree in a quantitative field (e.g., Mathematics, Data Science, Computer Science, Physics)
  • Programming experience in Python and SQL
  • An understanding of data cleaning, manipulation, and basic statistical techniques
  • A keen eye for detail and a passion for solving problems
  • A desire to learn about the insurance and risk analytics space
Why Join Us?
  • Make a real impact from day one
  • Develop your skills in a supportive, team-oriented environment
  • Work on a variety of exciting and meaningful projects
  • Learn from some of the brightest minds in the industry
  • Enjoy great career progression opportunities
#LI-HybridAbout Us:For over 50 years, Verisk has been the leading data analytics and technology partner to the global insurance industry by delivering value to our clients through expertise and scale. We empower communities and businesses to make better decisions on risk, faster.At Verisk, you'll have the chance to use your voice and build a rewarding career that's as unique as you are, with work flexibility and the support, coaching, and training you need to succeed.For the eighth consecutive year, Verisk is proudly recognized as a Great Place to Work® for outstanding workplace culture in the US, fourth consecutive year in the UK, Spain, and India, and second consecutive year in Poland. We value learning, caring and results and make inclusivity and diversity a top priority. In addition to our Great Place to Work® Certification, we've been recognized by The Wall Street Journal as one of the Best-Managed Companies and by Forbes as a World's Best Employer and Best Employer for Women, testaments to the value we place on workplace culture.We're 7,000 people strong. We relentlessly and ethically pursue innovation. And we are looking for people like you to help us translate big data into big ideas. Join us and create an exceptional experience for yourself and a better tomorrow for future generations.Verisk Businesses- provides underwriting and rating solutions for auto and property, general liability, and excess and surplus to assess and price risk with speed and precision- supports end-to-end claims handling with analytic and automation tools that streamline workflow, improve claims management, and support better customer experiences- offers property estimation software and tools for professionals in estimating all phases of building and repair to make day-to-day workflows the most efficient- provides risk modeling solutions to help individuals, businesses, and society become more resilient to extreme events.- provides an integrated suite of software for full end-to-end management of insurance and reinsurance business, helping companies manage their businesses through efficiency, flexibility, and data governance- delivers data and insights to improve the reach, timing, relevance, and compliance of every consumer engagement- offers end-to-end, data insight-driven core capabilities for carriers, distribution, and direct customers across the entire policy lifecycle of life and annuities for both individual and group.- provides intelligence on sustainability, resilience, and ESG, helping people, business, and societies become strongerVerisk Analytics is an equal opportunity employer.All members of the Verisk Analytics family of companies are equal opportunity employers. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, veteran's status, age or disability. Verisk's minimum hiring age is 18 except in countries with a higher age limit subject to applicable law.Unsolicited resumes sent to Verisk, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Verisk business mailing address, fax machine or email address, or directly to Verisk employees, will be considered Verisk property. Verisk will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.

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