Data Scientist Intern/Co-op – Hong Kong Intact Lab – Spring/Summer 2024

Calling all AI and machine learning experts! We have a fantastic opportunity to join our team in Hong Kong.

Artificial intelligence is shaping the future of insurance. Our latest lab is located in the Hong Kong Science and Technology Park to turn this vision into a reality. As Canada's largest home, auto and business insurer, we're here to cultivate the next generation of technology and talent. Together, we're helping our customers protect what matters to them most through the power of data science, machine learning and AI.

Life in the Lab

Technology is only as good as the people behind it. Every day at work, you’ll inspire and be inspired by the brilliant minds of our greater lab team: actuaries, data scientists, machine learning experts, geomathematicians, meteorologists, software engineers and designers.

Together, you will tackle challenging problems and have the freedom to imagine, research, create, test, and bring innovative solutions to life that will have a profound impact on our business and the needs of our customers.

As our company grows, your career will grow with it. There will always be an opportunity for you to develop your leadership skills, strengthen your expertise or take your work in a new direction. Whether it’s leading a new, exciting project or moving into a different A.I. product team in Canada or Hong Kong, your career will always be on the move.

We are looking for students who can commit to a minimum of 3 months starting January and July 2024. We also offer 6-12 months placements/co-ops opportunities. Ideally, you are in your final year of studies. This position is based in Science Park, Hong Kong with the opportunity to work in a hybrid arrangement.

As a tech pioneer within a new AI lab, you’ll have the opportunity to:
• Use machine learning and advanced statistics to help build innovative solutions for real-life customer and business problems
• Explore new technologies to use in your own solutions
• Grow alongside a diverse team of world-class experts in data science, software engineering, actuarial science, business, and design
• Transform data into meaningful conclusions and recommendations
• Validate the scientific methodology and project outputs of the other team members
• Collaborate with our teams in HK & Canada to share knowledge, learnings, results, and tools
• All this plus great work-life balance!

Here’s what you bring to the table:
• Currently enrolled in a post-secondary degree in a quantitative discipline such as mathematics, science, engineering, statistics, AI, computer science or a related field.
• Relevant experience in predictive modelling, machine learning and advanced statistics solving business problems is an asset
• Knowledge of the underlying theory and implementation details of machine learning techniques such as clustering, decision trees, neural networks, Linear and Non-Linear Programming, Deep Learning (ANN, RNN, CNN) and Reinforcement Learning
• Experience with our tech stack is an asset: scikit-learn, xgboost, pytorch, tensorflow, LightGBM, pandas, numpy
• Programming experience in languages such as Python or R
• Unlimited curiosity and a passion to challenge the status quo
• Ability to focus on vaguely defined issues requiring the application of a creative approach
• Excellent communication, organization and a collaborative attitude

About Us

The Intact Lab – with headquarters in Montreal, Canada – is a fast-growing, digital innovation hub backed by Intact Financial Corporation (TSX: IFC, HK$110 billion in market cap), Canada’s largest home, auto and business insurance company.

Intact Financial (HK) limited (Intact Lab, HK) is our first R&D A.I. centre outside of Canada. This expansion into the Asia Pacific region is an exciting chapter of our journey to become the best insurance A.I. shop in the world.

#LI-Hybrid, #LI-IT

What we offer

Working here means you'll be empowered to be and do your best every day. Here is some of what you can expect as a temporary member of our team:

Inspiring leaders and colleagues who will lift you up and help you grow

Access to tools and resources to support physical and mental health, embracing change and connecting with colleagues

A dynamic workplace learning ecosystem complete with learning journeys, interactive online content, and inspiring programs

Inclusive employee-led networks to educate, inspire, amplify voices, build relationships and provide development opportunities.

A Community Impact program, because what you care about is a part of what makes you different. And how you contribute to your community should be just as unique.

We are an equal opportunity employer

At Intact, we value diversity and strive to create an inclusive, accessible workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and heard.

If we can provide a specific adjustment to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity. We’ll work with you to meet your needs.