Data Scientist Analyst
About AXA

As a world-leading insurance company, we act for human progress by protecting what matters. With 153,000 employees in 54 countries working for 105 million customers, we’ve created a truly dynamic and vibrant community. Inclusion and diversity link closely with our values, and together we’re nurturing a culture of respect, for each other, for our customers and the communities around us. Join AXA and you’ll feel like you belong, are included and can thrive. You’ll be able to shape the way you work and truly grow your potential as you seek out new opportunities, push boundaries and benefit people in critical moments of their lives. This is your chance to build the tomorrow you want. Know you can.

About The Entity

AXA is becoming a sustainable tech-led company and at AXA Group Operations we are one of the major catalysts for this transformation.

We set the tone by triggering and empowering the evolution of our insurance business model through technology and innovation, driving its concrete implementation globally at speed, with a high quality of advisory and execution.

We are present across 17 countries with committed, highly qualified teams. We leverage technology, data, sourcing, security and investment allocation in a global way, but also achieve economies of scale and synergies when necessary.

At AXA Group Operations, we want to be recognized in three fields of action:

  • State-of-the-art Data Technology to drive customer experience
  • State-of-the-art Procurement & Sourcing to drive efficiency and better manage risks
  • High-Performing Global Team for stronger partnerships with AXA entities

We are in search of a talented researcher/machine learning specialist to join our team as a Data Scientist with a focus on Large Language Models (LLM). The ideal candidate will possess a high level of proficiency in data science and demonstrate a strong emphasis on leveraging large language models. This person should have a deep technical understanding of machine learning, complemented by solid programming skills. We expect you to be autonomous and able to learn. Be ready to regularly learn new things (methodologies, technologies, domains) and adapt to a fast-moving environment

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement cutting-edge machine learning algorithms and models, with a specific emphasis on large language models incl. agents, fine-tuning, new transformers-based architectures.
  • Stay updated and share advancement on the state of the art.
  • Participate in local academic partnerships, and ideally develop and drive them.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to (a) share expertise and advice, and (b) implement some of the advanced solutions developed to solve complex business challenges.
  • More generally, contribute to the innovation and advancement of machine learning capabilities within the organization.
  • While not mandatory, experience in insurance and/or financial services will be considered a valuable asset.
  • A solid background as a researcher and/or data scientist, or a strong interest in technical excellence and machine learning innovation.
  • In-depth knowledge of machine learning, deep learning and data science is mandatory. In-depth knowledge of natural language processing and in particular large language models is highly appreciated.
  • Exposure to the LLM’s ecosystem and associated frameworks.
  • Proficiency of Python, Jupyter Notebook and popular neural network frameworks (Tensorflow and/or PyTorch), along with a good understanding of software engineering principles.
  • Experience in training Machine Learning models on large data sets.
  • Open to continuous improvement of Data Science skills: we are seeking individuals who thrive in a dynamic and evolving environment, where learning and embracing new challenges are essential. The ideal candidates should demonstrate a strong willingness to continuously expand their knowledge, adapt to new technologies, and take on diverse and evolving responsibilities.
  • Team player, fruitful interactions with the other team members and external stakeholders
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  • Languages: English (mandatory) and French (appreciated).

What We Offer

We bring together the expertise, cultural diversity and creativity of over 8,000 employees worldwide and we’re committed to equal opportunities in all aspects of employment (gender, LGBT+, disabled persons, or people of different origins) and to promoting Diversity & Inclusion by creating a work environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect, and where individual differences are valued.
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Post Date
2025-06-13
Job Type
-
Employment type
Full-time
Category
Engineering, Information Technology
Level
Not Applicable
Country
Switzerland
Industry
IT Services , IT Consulting ,

Skills

machine learningnatural language processingjupyter notebookdeep learningtensorflowpytorchpython
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