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Junior Data Scientist

hackajob
London
2 weeks ago
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Overview

Junior Data Scientist role at hackajob in collaboration with Verisk, a global leader in data analytics.

Are you looking to kick-start your career in data science? Passionate about solving real-world problems using analytics and machine learning? Join Verisk, and be part of a collaborative team 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 insurance solutions. You’ll gain hands-on experience with projects ranging from supervised machine learning and clustering to natural language processing and network analysis.

Responsibilities
  • 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
  • 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
About Us

For over 50 years, Verisk has been the leading data analytics and technology partner to the global insurance industry. 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 with work flexibility and the support, coaching, and training you need to succeed.

Verisk is recognized as a Great Place to Work for outstanding workplace culture in multiple regions. We value learning, caring, results, inclusivity and diversity as top priorities.

Verisk Businesses

Underwriting Solutions, Claims Solutions, Property Estimating Solutions, Extreme Event Solutions, Specialty Business Solutions, Marketing Solutions, Life Insurance Solutions, Verisk Maplecroft, and more — delivering software and data insights to support risk assessment and decision making.

Equal Opportunity

Verisk Analytics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered 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 where a higher age is required by law.


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