Data Scientist Analyst

Join us as a Data Scientist specializing in Large Language Models! Lead innovative AI solutions, translate business needs into models, and collaborate across teams. Drive impact with autonomy, creativity, and cutting-edge ML expertise. Shape the future of data-driven insights!
About the job
Main missions
Your responsibilities include:

• Work closely with business experts to understand the operational needs (actuarial, marketing, etc.) and translate business needs into solutions.
• Apply latest GenAI techniques for business problems
• Apply data science tools to solve business challenges (including machine learning / visualization / GenAI).
• Work with other departments (IT and business) to ensure operational use of results and measure impacts on key business indicators.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to share expertise, and to implement advanced solutions.
• Build relationships with business, provide them technical leadership and guidance.
• Manage and transmit knowledge through appropriate documentation and events (talks, seminars, etc.).
• Contribute to the innovation and advancement of machine learning capabilities within the organization.

Expected skills & experience
We are looking for someone with the following experience and skills:
Experience

• Relevant professional experience (including internships, research projects, or thesis work); outstanding recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Work experience in an international environment is a plus

Technical skills

• Master's degree, equivalent dual diploma or PhD in finance, actuarial, mathematics, statistics, economics, computer science, physics or similar
• Strong understanding of machine learning concepts and algorithms
• Understanding current landscape of modern Large Language Models; hands-on experience through projects, coursework, internships, or professional work is a plus
• Good knowledge of machine learning tools and libraries
• Experience through projects, internships or coursework in data processing, databases (relational and NoSQL) and data visualization
• Good programming skills (Python, etc.)
• Good software engineering culture (e.g. source control systems experience, code reviews, etc.)
• Exposure to cloud environments (e.g. Google Cloud, AWS, Azure) is a plus
• Work experience in insurance is a strong plus

Soft skills / transversal skills

• Strong communication and storytelling skills with experts and non-experts
• Analytical skills and mindset to produce useful business insights from data
• Discipline in writing technical and non-technical documentation
• Ability to work efficiently in multi-disciplinary team
• Ability and willingness to contribute to complex projects with multiple stakeholders
• Interest in understanding business problems and translating them into data science solutions
• Strong learning mindset and continuous improvement of Data Science skills
• Autonomy, curiosity and innovation capability
• English - fluent in speaking and writing - mandatory
• French is a plus

What we offer
We bring together the expertise, cultural diversity and creativity of over 8,000 employees worldwide and we're committed to equal opportunities in all aspects of employment (gender, LGBT+, disabled persons, or people of different origins) and to promoting Diversity & Inclusion by creating a work environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect, and where individual differences are valued.
About the entity
AXA is becoming a sustainable tech-led company and at AXA Group Operations we are one of the major catalysts for this transformation.
We set the tone by triggering and empowering the evolution of our insurance business model through technology and innovation, driving its concrete implementation globally at speed, with a high quality of advisory and execution.
We are present across 17 countries with committed, highly qualified teams. We leverage technology, data, sourcing, security and investment allocation in a global way, but also achieve economies of scale and synergies when necessary.
At AXA Group Operations, we want to be recognized in three fields of action:

• State-of-the-art Data Technology to drive customer experience
• State-of-the-art Procurement & Sourcing to drive efficiency and better manage risks
• High-Performing Global Team for stronger partnerships with AXA entities

As a world-leading insurance company, we act for human progress by protecting what matters. With 153,000 employees in 54 countries working for 105 million customers, we've created a truly dynamic and vibrant community. Inclusion and diversity link closely with our values, and together we're nurturing a culture of respect, for each other, for our customers and the communities around us. Join AXA and you'll feel like you belong, are included and can thrive. You'll be able to shape the way you work and truly grow your potential as you seek out new opportunities, push boundaries and benefit people in critical moments of their lives. This is your chance to build the tomorrow you want. Know you can.