Python Job: Junior Data Scientist

READY FOR ANYTHING

At IAG, we live and work by our purpose to make your world a safer place. We are motivated by a unique culture that celebrates honesty, creativity, empathy, equity and collaboration. We call it the IAG way, and it means we all share a ‘ready for anything’ mindset that sets the tone for positive actions and positive outcomes. We put heart into everything we do which guides us to create amazing things for our customers, our people and our communities.

We’re brimming with ideas, ambition and a readiness to apply bold thinking and risk awareness to make a difference where it matters most.

As the largest general insurance group in Australia and New Zealand, we own some of the region’s most trusted brands, including NRMA Insurance, CGU, SGIO, SGIC and WFI. We are ready for anything.

The purpose of the role and your unique contribution is to utilise analytics and data science techniques to enable better customer understanding and inform business decisioning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the creation of customer analytics models and insights for impactful business decisioning
• Contribute to the development of APIs and the deployment of machine learning in real time contexts
• Leverage your understanding of analytics and data science techniques to drive actionable outcomes
• Work collaboratively with team members and stakeholders to improve data-driven decisioning within the wider business
• Contribute to defining success metrics for business initiatives in alignment with best practice analytics techniques.

Skills & Experience

• Demonstrated ability to use analytical tools and techniques to solve complex business problems and evaluate performance
• Demonstrated ability to synthesise data and information into actionable business decisioning
• Good understanding of statistical modelling and machine learning techniques
• Good knowledge of analytical tools such as R and Python
• Good stakeholder management skills and ability to build collaborative working relationships
• Tertiary qualifications in Computer Science, Data Science, Economics, Statistics / Analytics, Finance or related field

Ready for anything? Let’s talk.

IAG rewards and recognises its people with generous benefits, career development opportunities and real work-life balance. Employees also enjoy 13% superannuation, up to 50% insurance discounts, flexible work and leave options, generous parental leave and return to work programs, various corporate partner discounts and a people-focused culture that celebrates achievements big and small.

Creating a workforce that actively embraces diversity, inclusion and a sense of belonging is key to our success. We believe in treating everyone fairly which means that inclusion, removing barriers, striving for equity and embracing diversity are woven through our values and behaviours. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities and are committed to providing a work environment that enables you to thrive, whatever your circumstances. If we can provide support with access requirements, alternative work arrangements please advise us via your application.

IAG has committed to the reconciliation movement in Australia for First Nations people and focus on providing a safe and supportive work environment for all our employees. More information on our Reconciliation Action Plan can be found on our company website.