Data Scientist I

Key Skills

Apache Hadoop, Big Data Technology, C Programming, Data science techniques, Effective communication skills, MongoDB, Natural Language Processing (NLP), Neo4J, Neural Networks, NoSQL, Predictive Modeling, Python Programming, R Programming, SAS, SQL

Job Description

Company Description

We help the world see new possibilities and inspire change for better tomorrows. Our analytic solutions bridge content, data, and analytics to help business, people, and society become stronger, more resilient, and sustainable.

Job Description

• Being part of and contributing to a large, vibrant community
• Understanding problems in multiple verticals including P&C Insurance, Life Insurance, Energy, Financial Services, Environmental Health and Safety, Geopolitical Security
• Applying a variety of analytic methodologies including Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Forecasting, Network Analytics, Natural Language Processing, Computer Vision, and Voice and Speech Analytics to develop solutions to those business problems 
• Working with a diverse set of extremely rich datasets such as 19 billion detailed records of insurance premiums collected and losses paid, 90%+ of Insurance Claims in the US, 95%+ of Credit Cards transactions in the US and UK, 7 million+ Safety Data Sheets, and Information on 3 million+ oil and gas wells 
• Seeing your work result in new products, product enhancements, consulting revenue, or internal process improvements on a regular basis 
• Working with cutting-edge technology, and continuously developing new skills and capabilities 

Purpose of the role 

• Development of analytic solutions in support of increasing the efficiency of Verisk processes, enhancing Verisk’s current products, and developing new products.
• Development of analytic interns (that you are responsible for) 
• Contribute to the development of the Verisk Analytic Community 
• Primary Goals to Be Assured
• The development and timely delivery of analytic solutions that meet business requirements around accuracy, sophistication, and interpretability. 
• The incorporation of technical innovations and new developments in relevant analytic fields
• The development of analytic interns (that you are responsible for) 
• The sharing of important methodologies, advances, and best practices from your work among the whole analytics community 

Qualifications

The development and timely delivery of analytic solutions that meet business requirements around accuracy, sophistication, and interpretability. 

• Develop analytic solutions using machine learning techniques including Predictive Modeling, Text Mining, Entity Resolution, Time-series Forecasting, Network Analytics, Computer Vision, and Automated Speech Recognition. 
• Ensure that solutions meet business requirements around accuracy, sophistication, and interpretability.
• Ensure that solution is delivered in a timely manner.

The incorporation of technical innovations and new developments in relevant analytic fields

• Keep abreast of technical innovations and new developments in relevant analytic fields 

The development of analytic interns that you are responsible for 

• Identify training opportunities and project opportunities that can help develop the analytic interns you are responsible for 

The sharing of important methodologies, advances, and best practices from your work among the whole analytic community 

• Help organize these forums for developing Verisk’s analytic community