Data Scientist Intern

About Us

Diligent is the global leader in modern governance, providing SaaS solutions across governance, risk, compliance, audit and ESG. Empowering more than 1 million users and 700,000 board members and leaders with a holistic view of their organization’s GRC practices so they can make better decisions, faster. No matter the challenge.

At Diligent, you are an agent of positive change. You are joining a team of passionate, smart, creative people who not only want to help build the software company of the future, but who want to make the world a more sustainable, equitable and better place. Be a part of a global community on a mission to make a real impact.

Learn more at diligent.com.

Position overview

Diligent is seeking a Data Scientist Intern to join our Platform AI Team. As an intern, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to data-driven product development by supporting research initiatives and helping the team provide actionable insights to inform product design decisions. You'll collaborate with product, design, and engineering teams to ensure our products meet user needs and expectations through various data analysis and machine learning techniques.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in data collection, cleaning, and preprocessing for various Data Science projects
• Support the team in conducting exploratory data analysis and creating visualizations
• Contribute to the development and implementation and deployment of cutting-edge Machine Learning models
• Help in the creation of data-driven artifacts and monitoring techniques such as dashboards and reports
• Participate in problem framing and ideation of Data Science methodologies
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business problems into data science solutions

Required Experience/Skills

• Pursuing a degree in Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Software Engineering, Computational Social Sciences, Economic Analyst or a related field
• Good knowledge of the Python programming language
• Familiarity with common data manipulation libraries such as NumPy, Pandas and SciPy, experience with data visualization tools and techniques
• Knowledge of machine learning libraries including Scikit-learn and PyTorch
• A track record of previous Machine Learning (pet) projects, preferably in the field of NLP (through Large Language Models), Time-Series Analysis or Reinforcement Learning
• Solid foundation in statistical analysis and machine learning concepts, including various evaluation techniques
• Critical thinking, creativity and an overall problem-solving attitude; willingness to constantly improve in the field
• Self-driven mindset with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Conversational English communication skills
• Interest in finance, economics and learning about corporate governance

We Take Care Of Our Team

• Continuous learning opportunities in Data Science and Machine Learning
• Flexible work arrangements, hybrid setting
• Diversity & engagement programs, regular trainings and various company events
• An outstanding new facility with a first-class location and amenities (coffee, tea, sweets, toiletries, soft drinks, etc.) at the Budapest city center (Szervita square, near Deak Ferenc square)

What Diligent Offers You 

• Creativity is ingrained in our culture. We are innovative collaborators by nature. We thrive in exploring how things can be differently both in our internal processes and to help our clients
• We care about our people. Diligent offers a flexible work environment, global days of service, comprehensive health benefits, meeting free days, generous time off policy and wellness programs to name a few
• We have teams all over the world. We may be headquartered in New York City, but we have office hubs in Washington D.C., Vancouver, London, Galway, Budapest, Munich, Bengaluru, Singapore, and Sydney.
• Diversity is important to us. Growing, maintaining and promoting a diverse team is a top priority for us. We foster and encourage diversity through our Employee Resource Groups and provide access to resources and education to support the education of our team, facilitate dialogue, and foster understanding.

Diligent created the modern governance movement. Our world-changing idea is to empower leaders with the technology, insights and connections they need to drive greater impact and accountability – to lead with purpose. Our employees are passionate, smart, and creative people who not only want to help build the software company of the future, but who want to make the world a more sustainable, equitable and better place. 

Headquartered in New York, Diligent has offices in Washington D.C., Baltimore, London, Galway, Budapest, Vancouver, Bengaluru, Munich, and Sydney. 

We are a drug free workplace. Diligent is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental disability, age, military status, protected veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition (including, but not limited to, cancer related or HIV/AIDS related), genetic information, or sexual orientation in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Diligent's EEO Policy and Know Your Rights. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at recruitment@diligent.com.

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