Swiss Re invites applications for Junior Data Scientist at Swiss Re, Bengaluru. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online on the official website.

About Swiss Re

Swiss Reinsurance Company Ltd, commonly known as Swiss Re, is a reinsurance company based in Zurich, Switzerland. It is one of the world’s largest reinsurers, as measured by net premiums written. Swiss Re is one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, insurance, and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer. We anticipate and manage risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime. Corporate Solutions is the commercial insurance arm of the Swiss Re Group.

Role

Within the Corporate Solutions Data Science Centre of Excellence, we are looking for a Junior Data Scientist.

Responsibilities

In this role, you will have the following fundamental responsibilities:

  • Work alongside a technically sophisticated team of data scientists and data engineers within our Bangalore hub.
  • Build up and maintain data science best practices, standards, and appropriate model governance. Inspiring others to raise minimum standards to a new level.
  • Develop and deploy advanced machine learning and AI models according to the established data science best practices.
  • You are expected to use a wide variety of open-source technologies.

Required Skills

  • Master’s degree in STEM/Economics/Statistics/Engineering Graduate with strong Data/Analytical/Programming skills.
  • Minimum 2 years of work experience in Data Science or equivalent field.
  • You are someone who can conceive of pragmatic ways to take our vision to reality. You have the good technical capability; you are familiar with a range of data technologies and ideally have direct experience in working with Palantir.
  • Python, Pyspark, R, SQL, and related big data technologies.
  • Descriptive, prescriptive, and predictive modeling techniques.
  • Hands-on experience with analytics and data science frameworks.
  • You communicate clearly and simply, even when dealing with complicated problems and ideas, and do so both orally and in writing. When interacting with colleagues, you adjust your communication style to meet the needs of others.
  • You are open-minded, intellectually curious, and enjoy continually learning from a variety of sources.
  • Ideally, you’ve got experience in the insurance industry or tech company.
  • You demonstrate strong analytical skills and hands-on experience in analytics.
  • A self-starter and able to solve problems and develop solutions.

How to Apply?

Interested candidates can apply through this link.

Location

Bengaluru, India.

Click here to view the Official Notification for Junior Data Scientist at Swiss Re.