Intern - Computer Science - Full-time - 6-Months

The Programme

The Data Science intern works closely with the data science team on analytics projects. This could include data preparation, data cleaning, feature engineering, model building and reporting.  

Candidate should already have experience or background writing SQL and Python to manipulate data. Understanding data models, data warehousing or data lakes is a plus.

What You Will Do

• To work closely with the data team on projects related but not limited to predictive modelling, machine learning, NLP, OCR and AI, fraud detection, retention, X-sell and churn.
• Help to execute the implementation of data science initiatives to improve customer engagement, business processes and product enhancements.
• Be part of the Data community and showcase APAC Zurich use cases.
• Assist, when necessary, the Data Engineering team to put into production the model developed in the Azure Data Lake. 
  Explore/acquire new sources of data.
• Explore modern Deep Learning and NLP techniques on several topics to assess potential implementation for use cases. 

Required Skills and Abilities

• Currently working on a Master’s degree in Business Analytics, Computer science, Mathematics, Statistics or a related field.
• Experience coding in Python and SQL.
• Ability to work independently and solve problems.
• Interested in working in the data science field. 

Why Zurich:

At Zurich, we like to think outside the box and challenge the status quo. We take an optimistic approach by focusing on the positives and constantly asking What can go right?  We are an equal opportunity employer who knows that each employee is unique - that’s what makes our team so great! 

About Us:

Zurich is a leading multi-line insurer that serves its customers in global and local markets.

With about 54,000 employees, it provides a wide range of property and casualty, and life insurance products and services in more than 210 countries and territories.

Zurich’s customers include individuals, small businesses, and mid-sized and large companies, as well as multinational corporations.

The Group is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, where it was founded in 1872.