Data Scientist

DATA SCIENTIST–DATA AND ANALYTICS| SYDNEY

At Allianz, we’re proud to be named one of the Best Workplaces in Australia 2024 and a Great Place to Work. We’re one of the world’s leading insurance and asset management brands, with a workforce as diverse as the world around us, which is why we hire the very best people to further our commitment to securing the future for our people and customers.

We offer an inclusive workplace where everyone feels like they belong, while promoting a culture of lifelong learning, development, and global mobility. Join us and share your ideas, be inspired, give back to the community and feel proud to be a part an organisation doing meaningful work that matters while supporting sustainability, mental health, and well-being.

Let’s care for tomorrow, so we can create a better future together, for everyone.

The primary purpose of this role is to lead the way in utilizing Al and Machine Learning techniques to enable AAL to deliver better customer outcomes, automate processes and make optimal business decisions which deliver rea organisational value.

About the role

• Analysing large datasets of both structured and unstructured data to discover trends and patterns.
• Building predictive models and machine-learning algorithms.
• Deploying modelling solutions into operational practices, applying systematic test plans and quality assurance processes to ensure quality and integrity.
• Creating user and training documentation for deployed solutions.
• Working in a cross-functional capacity to understand key business problems that need to be addressed and proposing solutions.
• Mentoring, educating, and inspiring others within the team and across the business around the value of data science methods and best practices.
• Collaborating with broader Data Office teams to ensure robust, scalable, and sustainable advanced analytics solutions are delivered to solve business problems.

About you

• A degree in a highly quantitative field such as Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience in a Data Scientist role, applying Data Science Methods to solve real world business problems within a commercial setting.
• Experience using data mining, statistical methods, and machine-learning techniques.
• Programming experience across one or more of R, Python and SQL software.
• Ability to navigate complexity and ambiguity to provide pragmatic commercial solutions which meet stakeholder expectations.
• Demonstrated ability to build effective relationships internally and externally with stakeholders, intermediaries, and service providers.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of communicating with audiences at all levels with clarity, impact, and influence.
• Ability to plan and prioritise effectively, organise tasks and manage competing resources and demands.

Benefits and perks

• Inclusive Culture: Join a supportive, open-minded team focused on customer outcomes, bringing your authentic self to work every day!
• Flexible Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible and remote work options and workplace adjustments, with support for your work/life balance.
• Career Development: Access mentoring, development and global mobility opportunities for growth and success, including access to over 10,000 learning resources.
• Financial and Well-being Perks: Enjoy discounts on Allianz products, retail, tech, and travel, plus financial wellness initiatives and the Employee Share Purchase Program- own a piece of your employer!
• For more details about our benefits, visit the Allianz Careers site.

About our culture

We care about everything that makes you, you. We believe in an equitable workplace that celebrates diversity and inclusion, where people of all genders, ages, religions, sexual orientations and abilities are not only welcomed but valued for the perspectives and talents they bring to work.  We’re committed to fostering an environment where everyone can thrive, grow, and contribute their unique perspectives to our collective success and reach their fullest potential.

Adjustments and support

If you require any support and adjustments to participate equitably in our recruitment process, we encourage you to reach out to careers@allianz.com.au for a confidential conversation.

Join us. Let’s care for tomorrow. www.allianz.com.au/careers