Junior Data Scientist, Asia

Role Highlights

• Hong Kong,Hybridworking arrangement andpermanent

• Happy to talk flexible working
  

The Opportunity

Join QBE as a Junior Data Scientist and help turn data into meaningful business impact across our Asia operations. In this role,you’llwork on real-world challenges that improve decision-making,performanceand customer outcomes, using data science,analyticsand modern tools to solve complex business problems.You’llpartner closely with stakeholders to understand their needs, shape practical analytical solutions, and deliver clear recommendations that influence action.It’sa great opportunityto build your technical capability, take ownership of project delivery, and collaborate with experienced analytics professionals in a supportive, high-impact environment.

About QBE

At QBE, we get to the heart of what matters for our customers.And we do it all with a human touch.

We’rean international insurer with more than 13,000 people working across 26 countries – which meanswe’rebig enough for your ambitions, yet small enough for you to make a real impact.It’san exciting time.We’rebuilding momentum towards our vision to become the most consistent and innovative risk partner.

What if you could have a positive impact – at work and in the world?Aspart of the QBE team,you’llget to spend every day working with people who are passionate,talentedand kind.

Your New Role

• Develop and refine analytical use cases with internal stakeholders, in alignment with Analytics leads and business partners.

• Support the development and ongoing enhancement of pricing projects, incorporating machine learning components and applying DevOps and/orMLOpspractices whereappropriate.

• Prepare and present analyses and data visualisations that clearly communicate results, insights, and recommendations to business stakeholders.

• Share knowledge and contribute reusable practices, tools, and techniques within the team and across the broader organisation.

• Build andmaintaineffective working relationships across the team and with key stakeholders.

• Track and report the benefits delivered to internal stakeholders.

• Contribute to Data & Analytics architecture, as well as reporting, analysis, and modelling standards and methodologies.

About You

• Bachelor’s or Master’sdegree in a quantitative discipline, such as Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field.

• Detailed knowledge of contemporary statistical and machine learning techniques, and their practical business applications.

• Working knowledge of DevOps andMLOpstools such as Git, Azure DevOps, and Jira.

• Intermediate knowledge of relational databases and data processing technologies such as SQL and Spark.

• Understanding of experimental design techniques and their associated limitations.

• Working knowledge of probability theory and statistics.

• Ability to distil complex problems intoappropriate datascience or machine learning approaches.

• Ability to engage effectively with senior team members and business stakeholders, and to communicate findings clearly.

• Ability to support the development of architectural prototypes that integrate machine learning with complex and evolving IT systems.

• Advanced data visualisation skills (e.g. Power BI,ggplot, Matplotlib).

• Inquisitive mindset with a passion for business improvement and evidence-based analysis.

• Intermediate to advanced programming skills, particularly in Python and R.

• Bachelor’s or Master’sdegree in a quantitative discipline, such as Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field.

• Experience generating meaningful insights from large structured and unstructured datasets.

• Experience applying modern data science tools such as R, Python, and Databricks.

• Experience collaborating on programming projects; familiarity with DevOps andMLOpstools would be an advantage.

• Comfortable working in a Linux environment.

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life, whatever your circumstances. As a QBE employee you will have access to and benefit from:

• ‘Hybrid Working’ – a mix of working from home and in the office to enhance your work/life balance

• Life Leave, supporting the life events we all experience, leaving your annual leave for rest

• Free holistic wellbeing coaching, nutritional, confidential counselling, financial and legal advice

Awards & Recognition

We value our employee’s experience with us and are proud to have been recognised for the following awards:

• QorusReinvention Awards APAC 2025: Gold winner in the ESG category

• Digital Insurance Awards APAC: Digital Insurance - Insurer Leader 2025

• HKB Technology Excellence Awards: Automation - Insurance

How to Apply

Ifyou’relooking for a career that combines yourexpertiseand your empathy, click Apply today.

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