Intern - Data Scientist

The Hanover Insurance Group; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hanover Insurance Group invites students to join its Summer Internship Program for hands-on analytics work across critical business areas. You will contribute to modeling, data-driven insights, and stakeholder-facing reports while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in a bachelor’s or advanced degree program, have SQL and modeling skills, and can commit to a full-time 10-week internship in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Qualifications

• GPA 3.0+ preferred
• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or advanced degree program
• Technical Proficiency: SQL, Modeling
• Full-time 10-week internship
• U.S. work authorization (no sponsorship needed)

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and evaluate statistical models and ML algorithms for business use
• Build statistical models for projections, classification, clustering, and simulations
• Research methods to predict end-user behavior
• Investigate data summarization and visualization techniques to convey analytics findings
• Perform ad-hoc data mining and statistics on large data sets related to business strategies
• Prepare reports and presentations for stakeholders

Skills

SQL

Modeling

Machine Learning

Data Visualization

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree program

Job description

For more than 170 years, The Hanover has been committed to delivering on our promises and being there when it matters the most. We live our values every day, demonstrating we CARE through our values, Sustainability initiatives and inclusive corporate culture .

SUMMER INTERNSHIP OVERVIEW:

The Hanover’s Internship Program provides college students with the opportunity to work on a variety of critical business assignments, test your skills, use your academic knowledge, and match your interests to a real job.

• Take on meaningful projects and work alongside some of the very best talent in the industry
• Be supported and mentored by a community of exceptional talent (leaders, managers, subject matter experts and recent graduates)
• Participate in a cross-functional team building project focused on corporate philanthropy
• Attend weekly development workshops with your intern peers
• Join in engagement and social activities with other interns

We recruit highly skilled students for potential future full-time employment opportunities, upon graduation.

IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL:

• Design, implement, and evaluate statistical models, machine learning algorithms, and tools for application in business issues
• Build statistical models for various problems inclusive of projections, classification, clustering, pattern analysis, sampling, simulations, etc.
• Research new ways for predicting and modeling end-user behavior
• Investigate data summarization and visualization techniques for conveying key applied analytics findings
• Perform ad-hoc data mining and exploratory statistics tasks on very large data sets related to the business’s strategies
• Prepare reports and presentations for relevant stakeholders

WHAT YOU NEED TO APPLY:

Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher preferred

• Currently enrolled in a bachelors degree or advanced degree program

Technical Proficiency: SQL, Modeling

Ability to commit to a full time 10-week internship program

Ability to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship now or in the future

Demonstrates initiative, creativity, and analytical skills

Thinks critically and anticipates , recognizes, identifies , and develops solutions

EEO statement:

The Hanover values diversity in the workplace and among our customers. The company provides equal opportunity for employment and promotion to all qualified employees and applicants on the basis of experience, training, education, and ability to do the available work without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, ancestry or any other status protected by law. Furthermore, The Hanover Insurance Group is committed to providing an equal opportunity workplace that is free of discrimination and harassment based on national origin, race, color, religion, gender, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information or any other status protected by law."

As an equal opportunity employer, Hanover does not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities. Individuals with disabilities who wish to request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, or to perform essential job functions, should contact us at: [e-mail] and include the link of the job posting in which you are interested.

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Compensation:

The target hiring range for this role may vary based on geographic location and other factors, including merit or performance, demonstrated proficiency, skills for the role, education, travel requirements, and experience. Additional compensation may include an annual bonus (which could take the form of a general bonus, sales incentive, or short-term incentive), long-term incentive or spot recognition awards. The posted range reflects our ability to hire at different position titles and levels depending on background and experience.