Data Scientist – m/f/d (R-17625) Any Engineer Intern

Key responsibilities

• Participate in all aspects of a modeling engagement, including design, data requirements, development, validation, calibration, documentation, approval, implementation, monitoring, and reporting
• Develop Global Analytic Solutions inclusive but not limited to statistical models based on D&B’s established best practices, methodologies and tools
• Research complex business issues and recommend solutions, including model inputs and end products, focusing on addressing specific customer needs and use cases
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert on predictive models within the Finance & Risk Solutions Europe Analytics team and with business users; consult with the business, as appropriate, on predictive modeling solutions
• Identify business relevance of new methods and work with cross functional teams to create prototypes, assist in creating business cases and go to market strategies
• Validate the performance of existing quantitative risk models and recommend changes when necessary
• Drive timely retrieval of risk analytics data from existing systems to create algorithms that meet business needs

To succeed in this role, we believe you have

• Ideally a Masters or Ph.D degree in a quantitative/applied field (Statistics, Econometrics, Computer Science, Operations Research, Mathematics, Engineering)
• 6 + years of data science roles, especially roles requiring cross-company collaboration
• Hands-on experience applying modern machine learning techniques
• Ability to program in statistical analysis languages, proficiency in programming languages (Python, R, SQL)
• Experience in feature engineering, automation, network analysis or Natural Language Processing
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Experience from the banking and finance sector, particularly within credit scoring modeling or from working with credit bureaus, is highly desirable
• Fluency in written and spoken English and German is required for this role

What we offer

• Professional and interdisciplinary development opportunities: Access to (international) training and further education programs
• Internal promotion opportunities and the chance to move to other areas of the company and learn new skills
• A structured, practiced and appreciative feedback culture
• Flexible working hours
• An innovative office space in the Tower One in Frankfurt for progressive collaboration (www.one-frankfurt.de)
• 30 days’ vacation plus various special leave options and anniversary bonuses
• “Do Good” donation program to make donations to specific institutions with the support of D&B
• Refer a friend program!
• Company pension scheme with our partner “Gothaer”
• Wellhub membership for a flexible & discounted selection of gyms
• Subsidized job ticket
• Subsidized workplace glasses if required
• Access to free services providing support and counselling via an Employee Assistance Program