Junior Data Scientist - suitable for fresh graduates

Our opportunityJunior Data Scientist – ideal for fresh graduates!#LI-Hybrid

We have data.

We have cutting-edge technology and analytics tools.

We need an enthusiastic individual to deal with business challenges and make a difference.

We need an extra pair of hands and creative mind in our young dynamic team.

Interested? Give it a try. We need you!

Your roleAs a Junior Data Scientist, your main tasks will involve:

• Understand business problems and structure analytical approaches to solve them.
• Generate proofs of concept from data that help deliver improved business results.
• Prepare and pre-process datasets needed to deliver analytical solutions.
• Generate distinctive risk insights that deliver improved business results.
• Build and implement predictive models and other analytical solutions using both structured and unstructured data.
• Collaborate with Data Engineers to deploy models into production environments and monitor models performance.
• Support communication of findings, implications, and performance of the models to business stakeholders.

Your Skills and ExperienceAs a Junior Data Scientist, your skills and experience will ideally include:

• University education (Bachelor’s degree or higher).
• Ideal for fresh graduates or students finishing their degree.
• Working knowledge of Python and basic data science packages.
• Passion working with data and developing insights for use in business decisions.
• Strong problem-solving skills and analytical thinking.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, especially the ability to translate technical results for business audiences.
• English – B2 or better.
• Experience with Azure and Databricks is an advantage.
• Experience with basic NLP concepts and large language models is an advantage.
• Experience with SQL and other programming languages is an advantage.

We offerCompensation for roles at Zurich depends on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific role, skill set, level of experience, and subject to applicable law. Zurich thus provides a range of compensation aligned to internal job architecture and market benchmarks to ensure fair and consistent pay for comparable roles. The starting base salary range for this position is 1930 Eur.Working time benefits

Personal days off, Concentrated work week, Additional vacation, Home office, Extra days off at occasion of childbirth, Sabbatical leave

Monetary benefits

Life insurance from Zurich Austria, Compensation for salary loss during sick leave, 3rd pension pillar contribution, Risk Life Insurance, Meal contribution on top of the legally required minimum, Years of service bonus, Wedding bonus, Baby bonus

Other benefits

Electronic cafeteria, Maternity leave benefits, Massages in the office

Learning/Development

Professional Certifications, Online Education Portals, Extensive Onboarding program, Strengths based culture (GALLUP)

• Location(s): Bratislava office or Kosice co-working space
• Hybrid work: We would be happy to meet you in the office/ co-working space 3 times a week with the added flexibility of working from home on a weekly basis.
• Schedule: Full-time

About us

At our company, we recognize the importance of fostering an open-minded, safe and inclusive environment for everyone. We stand with diversity and respect different backgrounds and lifestyles. That's why we've implemented numerous initiatives to ensure our employees feel comfortable, accepted and respected at all times.