Job Description
Zurich North America is hiring a Data Scientist Analyst to join our Specialties Team in our Schaumburg office. We are open to hiring talent located within a commutable distance to any ZNA office location to benefit from our flexible, hybrid working arrangements.
In this role, you will be responsible for:
- Utilize established financial systems to track budgets and highlight variances
- Develop simple business cases for defined projects in own area of IT expertise
- Prepare draft manuals based on the accepted changes to IT policies and procedures
- Look externally to research primary data sources, select relevant information, and continually evaluate key themes in technology
- Identify existing IT assets for new opportunities where possible
- Act as technical expert in a specific process or product area, conducting process reviews and initiating change in order to contribute to continuous improvement of services to internal customers.
- Provide specialist advice to address specific technical queries from internal clients
- Contribute to the delivery of assigned IT projects in own area of expertise for specific lines of business
- Record and report core metrics, and ensure internal partners and vendors meet defined policies/SLAs (service level agreements) on information management.
- Work with colleagues across the IT function to ensure plans are aligned to functional DR&BC plans and policy.
Basic Qualifications: - Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or Mathematics/Statistics and 2 or more years of experience in the transforming data and developing insights for use in business decision area OR
- High School Diploma or Equivalent in Computer Science or Mathematics/Statistics and 4 or more years of experience in the transforming data and developing insights for use in business decision area OR
- Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree in Computer Science or Mathematics/Statistics and 2 or more years of experience in the transforming data and developing insights for use in business decision area AND
- Experience applying data transformation techniques such as exact and probabilistic matching methods; fuzzy matching, text mining, and data reduction
Preferred Qualifications: - Masters Degree
- Advanced analytical and problem solving skills
- Strong verbal and communication skills
- Experience with programming and database mining tools such as Hadoop, Hive, Pig, Java, SQL and Python
At Zurich, compensation for roles is influenced by a variety of factors, including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. In compliance with local laws, Zurich commits to providing a fair and reasonable compensation range for each role. For more information about our Total Rewards, please click here. Additional rewards may encompass short-term incentive bonuses and merit increases. We encourage candidates with salary expectations beyond the provided range to apply as they will be considered based on their experience, skills, and education. The compensation indicated represents a nationwide market range and has not been adjusted for geographic differentials pertaining to the location where the position may be filled. The proposed salary range for this position is $85,500.00 - $140,000.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 10%.
As an insurance company, Zurich is subject to 18 U.S. Code
A future with Zurich. What can go right when you apply at Zurich?
Now is the time to move forward and make a difference. At Zurich, we want you to share your unique perspectives, experiences and ideas so we can grow and drive sustainable change together. As part of a leading global organization, Zurich North America has over 150 years of experience managing risk and supporting resilience. Today, Zurich North America is a leading provider of commercial property-casualty insurance solutions and a wide range of risk management products and services for businesses and individuals. We serve more than 25 industries, from agriculture to technology, and we insure 90% of the Fortune 500. Our growth strategy is not limited to our business. As an employer, we strive to provide ongoing career development opportunities, and we foster an environment where voices are diverse, behaviors are inclusive, actions drive equity, and our people feel a sense of belonging. Be a part of the next evolution of the insurance industry. Join us in building a brighter future for our colleagues, our customers and the communities we serve. Zurich maintains a comprehensive employee benefits package for employees as well as eligible dependents and competitive compensation. Please click here to learn more.
Zurich in North America is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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Location(s): AM - Schaumburg
Remote Working: Hybrid
Schedule: Full Time
Employment Sponsorship Offered: No
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