Senior Data Scientist

Company Description
We help the world see new possibilities and inspire change for better tomorrows. Our analytic solutions bridge content, data, and analytics to help business, people, and society become stronger, more resilient, and sustainable.

**Job Description**:
We are looking for an experienced Data Scientist to join our team and help us, and our clients, optimise our data and analytics capabilities.

Based in Wellington, Marketview specialises in the analysis and reporting of large and complex datasets. Our clients include many of the largest retailers and public sector organisations in the country.

This role will be heavily involved in the creation, management and future evolutions of our reporting datasets. This role includes advanced sampling and modelling of large input datasets, so would suit someone with experience in:

- Manipulating and analysing complex, high-volume, high-dimensionality data from varying sources
- Capability to select the optimal statistical model/machine learning methodology to solve practical business problems
- Uses machine learning and statistical modelling techniques such as decision trees, logistic regression, and others to develop and evaluate algorithms to improve product/system performance, quality, data management and accuracy
- Work with other data scientists in the design and execution of data mining tools
- Able to create highly readable, reusable code
- Ability to work independently with mínimal to no supervision to achieve the project objectives in a timely fashion
- Keeping up to date with new methodology/technology to improve existing modelling efficiency and accuracy

The successful applicant will also be tasked with creating accurate insights for our reporting datasets or to be delivered to clients on an ad-hoc basis. This will suit someone with experience in:

- Communicating complex quantitative analysis in a clear, precise, and actionable manner
- Developing new metrics for analysing and monitoring macro consumer spending trends
- Linking data and information together in new innovative ways to deliver business insights to our clients

Marketview is part of the Verisk group of companies, and we provide staff with the opportunity to work both on international projects for business units across the globe.

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**Qualifications**:
Applicants with the following attributes will be considered:

- Advanced knowledge of R
- Advanced knowledge of SQL
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
- Knowledge of Python, and or other programming languages
Good attitude and willingness to teach and learn

We offer competitive remuneration rates plus bonuses, a good work environment, interesting and dynamic work and opportunities for professional development.

Additional Information
At the heart of what we do is help clients manage risk. Verisk (Nasdaq: VRSK) provides data and insights to our customers in insurance, energy and the financial services markets so they can make faster and more informed decisions.

Our global team uses AI, machine learning, automation, and other emerging technologies to collect and analyze billions of records. We provide advanced decision-support to prevent credit, lending, and cyber risks. In addition, we monitor and advise companies on complex global matters such as climate change, catastrophes, and geopolitical issues.

But why we do our work is what sets us apart. It stems from a commitment to making the world better, safer and stronger.

It’s the reason Verisk is part of the UN Global Compact sustainability initiative. It’s why we made a commitment to balancing 100 percent of our carbon emissions. It’s the aim of our “returnship” program for experienced professionals rejoining the workforce after time away. And, it’s what drives our annual Innovation Day, where we identify our next first-to-market innovations to solve our customers’ problems.

At its core, Verisk uses data to minimize risk and maximize value. But far bigger, is why we do what we do.

At Verisk you can build an exciting career with meaningful work; create positive and lasting impact on business; and find the support, coaching, and training you need to advance your career. We have received the Great Place to Work® Certification for the fifth consecutive year. We’ve been recognized by _Forbes_ as a World’s Best Employer and a Best Employer for Women, testaments to our culture of engagement and the value we place on an inclusive and diverse workforce. Verisk’s Statement on Racial Equity and Diversity supports our commitment to these values and affecting positive and lasting change in the communities where we live and work.

Verisk Analytics is an equal opportunity employer.

All members of the Verisk Analytics family of companies are equal opportunity employers. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation,