About the BusinessLexisNexis Risk Solutions is the essential partner for risk assessment. Within our Insurance business, we provide customers with solutions and decision tools that combine public and industry specific content with advanced technology and analytics to assist them in evaluating and predicting risk and enhancing operational efficiency. Our solutions help drive better data‑driven decisions across the insurance lifecycle, all while reducing risk and optimising processes.About our TeamThe Data Science Rotational Programme will last 18 months and upon completion you will move full time into one of our core data science teams. The rotational aspect of the programme will allow you to work across various sub teams including motor, home and metal. The position is based out of our Dublin office. LexisNexis operates a hybrid work environment with the option to work from home 2-3 days a week.About the RoleWe are looking for a Graduate Data Scientist to conduct statistical analysis and build predictive models for insurance pricing, underwriting and fraud risk. The ideal candidate will have experience in data mining, statistical methods, and modelling/scoring techniques. They will balance day‑to‑day analytics assignments, research experiments and will contribute to the advancement of the global data science group.ResponsibilitiesBuilding and testing insurance pricing, underwriting and fraud risk statistical models, consulting in support of existing and new customer salesProviding complex analytical results in clear, simple messaging to evidence the value provided by our productsFollowing modelling best practices and providing feedback on ways to enhance current processesProviding technical support and being a resource to internal partners in Product, Sales and Technology teamsResearching new technologies and bringing forward new ideas to the groupSupporting and helping to shape our data science strategyRequirementsHave BSc. or MSc. degree in computer science, actuarial science, mathematics, statistics or quantitative methods (or equivalent experience)Be able to demonstrate experience or knowledge of applied modelling and analytics experience in applicable industryHave good understanding of statistical methods applied to data analysisHave user experience of R, Python, SAS, SPSS or equivalent analytic softwareHave understanding of various statistical methodologies including linear regression, logistic regression, and other advanced analytic techniquesHave good written communication skills, including the ability to describe statistical results to non‑statistical audiencesExperience processing large data sets and matching/merging multiple data setsEmployer CommitmentWe are an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. USA Job Seekers: EEO Know Your Rights.
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