Junior Data Scientist

Merimen; Seri Kembangan; Hybrid; MYR 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative analytics provider in Seri Kembangan is seeking a Data Scientist to develop predictive analytics solutions for insurance clients. This role involves data evaluation and providing insights in various formats. Ideal candidates hold a relevant bachelor's degree and possess hands-on experience with statistical tools like R, SQL, and Python. Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply. The position offers hybrid work arrangements and several employee benefits.

Benefits

Hybrid-mode work arrangement

Insurance for family

Optical and dental reimbursement

15 days annual leave

Fun workplace environment

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree in Data Science or relevant field required.
• Hands-on experience with statistical and analytic tools.
• Understanding of machine learning techniques.

Responsibilities

• Develop predictive analytics solutions for the insurance industry.
• Evaluate data quality measures.
• Communicate results effectively.

Skills

Data cleaning

Data analysis

Statistical modeling

Machine learning

Use of R, SQL, Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics or Economics

Master's degree (added advantage)

Tools

R

SQL

Python

Job description

What applies to you

As a Data Scientist, you will work closely with insurance clients and internal teams to research and build predictive analytics solutions. If you're someone who enjoys working with data—cleaning it, analyzing it, modelling it— this role is for you. Whether you're a fresh graduate or someone with advanced studies or hands‑on experience in analytics, we welcome you to join us!

What you will do

• Research and develop predictive analytic solutions as applied to the insurance industry, in partnership with our insurance clients, and also with our internal Product and Tech teams.
• Critically evaluate data for quality measures such as completeness, accuracy, and applicability.
• Provide support to any ongoing data science project.
• Effectively communicate results in written, oral and presentation formats.

What you will need

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics or Economics with Specialty in Statistics.
• Candidates holding a Master will be given added advantage.
• Hands‑on experience with a range of modern statistical and analytic tools, such as R, SQL, Python etc. to model, cleanse, manipulate and analyse very large datasets.
• Hands‑on experience in applying or understanding modern machine learning techniques like deep neural networks, anomaly detection, SVM, K-means, PCA, etc.
• Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply!

If you have many of the strengths listed above, we would love to talk to you.

What we promise

• Hybrid-mode work arrangement & Smart Casual dress code practice
• Insurance for yourself/spouse & family (income protection/health/life)
• Optical and dental reimbursement
• 15 days annual leaves
• Fun & cozy workplace & colleagues
• Career advancement opportunities

Hit the 'Apply Now' button to start your new journey!

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.