Data Science Graduate Programme

Admiral Group Plc

Mar 27, 2024

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Entry Level
Data
£27.5K
Cardiff

Requirements

Students or graduates of STEM subjects
Demonstrable keenness to work with Data and use it to solve problems
Self-starters with a can-do attitude
Excellent people and communication skills
You to be bold, open to change and to challenge the way things are done. Just because something is done a certain way, doesn’t mean it’s the best way!
Personal drive and enthusiasm, with a passion for challenging yourself and developing new skills
The readiness to learn about a new area from the bottom up

Responsibilities

Year 1: Data Analysis
You’ll join one our MI (Management Information) teams which are responsible for the production and distribution of information around the company. Here you’ll develop the skills needed to be a first-class data analyst – including coding, stakeholder management, data visualisation and storytelling.
You’ll work closely with the wider business to provide insight and support to help with their decision-making processes and problem solving. The key focus is on analysing processes and developing reports using SAS, SQL and MicroStrategy.
Main Responsibilities:
Assist in providing business solutions by analysing information requests and collaborating with business areas to create reporting requirements
Use Data Management and Business Information tools to turn reporting requirements into easily digestible business reports
Ensure a high level of data quality through documenting and reconciling the process and results
Maintain good communication with customers with regular updates on the development of their request
Continuously develop knowledge in all aspects of the business to help provide analysis and insight to supplement report delivery
Year 2: Data Science:
In year 2, you’ll build on the skills and knowledge developed in your first placement to become a competent data scientist. We have a large advanced analytics function that builds and deploys machine learning and artificial intelligence solutions for all business areas.
As a graduate data scientist you will be given on the job training in machine learning and advanced analytics as well as dedicated research time to expand your knowledge and skills. After an initial fully supported training period, you will have a chance to use cutting-edge techniques to solve real-life problems in our cloud environment.
Main responsibilities:
Development, evaluation and implementation of advanced statistical and machine learning models to extract insight from data and solve business problems.
Creation of meaningful datasets for modelling and evaluation from a vast quantity of data in multiple formats.
Working with stakeholders to ensure model understanding and the most is gained from the insights
Staying up-to-date with trends and developments in technology, methods in the data science community and proactively research new skills and methods.

Application Process

Submit your CV & Written Application
Online Numerical Test (25 mins)
Assessment centre (in person at our Cardiff office, this cannot be done remotely)
1st stage interview (virtual)
2nd stage interview (this could be virtual or in person)

Admiral Group Plc

Finance

Industry

10,001+

Employees

1993

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

We're Wales’ only FTSE 100 company with forward-thinking approaches and endless opportunities to test, learn and grow. There's a reason we've been named one of the best places to work in the UK: our progressive culture, core values, and commitment to diversity and inclusion has created a working environment where people share ideas, aren’t afraid to speak up and change things, and above all, are felt valued. Based on innovation and organic growth Admiral has grown from being a small start-up into one of the largest car insurance providers in the UK. The company is constantly investigating new products, services and markets, we're now in 8 countries with a diverse product portfolio. Admiral’s success goes hand-in-hand with having a strong people-focused culture. We believe that happy people make happy customers and happy customers help increase profits. Our philosophy is a simple yet effective one: people who enjoy what they do, do it better! We truly care about our customers, they are at the heart of every decision we make. We’re very proud of the innovative products we offer and the level of service we provide. Everything we do acknowledges the needs of our customers and by recruiting the right people, we can continue to provide great service and ensure an excellent experience for our customers. Admiral people work hard to keep us at the top of our industry and are rewarded for it—with competitive pay, great benefits, a share package based on company performance, flexibility and work-life balance opportunities, nearby fitness and health centres, and other special perks.