Job Description

Verisk's Data Science Excellence Program (DSEP) is a 3-year rotational program designed to develop the next generation of data scientists and data engineers. The program consists of two 18-month rotations within Verisk's various analytics teams as a full-time Verisk employee. As a

DSEP Data Scientist

, you'll receive hands-on analytics experience doing everything from data wrangling, querying, modeling, visualizing, and productizing as you work in the insurance business area. You will help our clients in decision analytics, forecasting, and risk management.


The work includes the creation of both proof-of-concept demonstrations to illustrate specific technologies and algorithms as well as robust operational systems that can be put into production. As a member of a project team, you will be exposed to some of the data challenges faced at Verisk's operations potentially including large-scale data analysis, real-time data analysis, and anomaly detection. Data sets of interest include insurance policy and claims data, imagery and documents.



Manipulate, analyze, visualize, and model data of varying volume and velocity with some guidance Work with cross-functional peers and management to see a project through to deployment Communication of complex quantitative analysis in a clear, precise, and actionable manner Demonstrate a passion for empirical research and resourcefulness for problem-solving with data Continue learning new technologies, business skills, and domain knowledge to ensure a successful career Participate and help organize various innovative events such as hackathons and other competitions

Currently starting the penultimate year of a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a technical field of study (e.g., statistics, business analytics, econometrics), with an expected graduation date in summer 2026 Strong programming capability in a common language such as Python and its' associated ecosystem of open-source libraries Proficient in SQL. Understanding of NoSQL query languages a plus Basic understanding of software development practices such as versioning, testing and continuous deployments Understanding of one or more machine learning or statistical concepts


+ Supervised, unsupervised, semi-supervised learning scenarios
+ Optimisation and loss functions
+ Evaluation of classification, regression, and other model results
+ Probability distributions and unbalanced samples
+ Dimensionality problems, sampling, and Bayesian methods
+ Missing values and imputation

Experience in one or more of the following:


Real-world use cases that solved a problem by applying machine learning and statistical modeling on structured and/or unstructured data Computer vision working with images, videos, or point clouds Natural language processing working with short or long-form text Large scale mathematical programming and/or optimization problems Other deep learning applications and architectural designs such as graphs or multimodal problems

For over 50 years, Verisk has been the leading data analytics and technology partner to the global insurance industry by delivering value to our clients through expertise and scale. We empower communities and businesses to make better decisions on risk, faster.


At Verisk, you'll have the chance to use your voice and build a rewarding career that's as unique as you are, with work flexibility and the support, coaching, and training you need to succeed.


For the eighth consecutive year, Verisk is proudly recognized as a Great Place to Work for outstanding workplace culture in the US, fourth consecutive year in the UK, Spain, and India, and second consecutive year in Poland. We value learning, caring and results and make inclusivity and diversity a top priority. In addition to our Great Place to Work Certification, we've been recognized by The Wall Street Journal as one of the Best-Managed Companies and by Forbes as a World's Best Employer and Best Employer for Women, testaments to the value we place on workplace culture.


We're 7,000 people strong. We relentlessly and ethically pursue innovation. And we are looking for people like you to help us translate big data into big ideas. Join us and create an exceptional experience for yourself and a better tomorrow for future generations.

Verisk Businesses

Underwriting Solutions -- provides underwriting and rating solutions for auto and property, general liability, and excess and surplus to assess and price risk with speed and precision


Claims Solutions -- supports end-to-end claims handling with analytic and automation tools that streamline workflow, improve claims management, and support better customer experiences


Property Estimating Solutions -- offers property estimation software and tools for professionals in estimating all phases of building and repair to make day-to-day workflows the most efficient


Extreme Event Solutions -- provides risk modeling solutions to help individuals, businesses, and society become more resilient to extreme events.


Specialty Business Solutions -- provides an integrated suite of software for full end-to-end management of insurance and reinsurance business, helping companies manage their businesses through efficiency, flexibility, and data governance


Marketing Solutions -- delivers data and insights to improve the reach, timing, relevance, and compliance of every consumer engagement


Life Insurance Solutions - offers end-to-end, data insight-driven core capabilities for carriers, distribution, and direct customers across the entire policy lifecycle of life and annuities for both individual and group.


Verisk Maplecroft -- provides intelligence on sustainability, resilience, and ESG, helping people, business, and societies become stronger


Verisk Analytics is an equal opportunity employer.


All members of the Verisk Analytics family of companies are equal opportunity employers. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, veteran's status, age or disability. Verisk's minimum hiring age is 18 except in countries with a higher age limit subject to applicable law.


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