Job Description

Senior Machine Learning Analyst or Machine Learning Scientist

Gurgaon, Haryana, India

This role is under the Machine Learning Team (part of the Pricing Actuarial Team) which works with internal and external stakeholders to deliver leading-edge advanced analytical insights to benefit the businesses of AXA XL.

We are seeking a Machine Learning (ML) Analyst/Scientist specializing in Natural Language Processing (NLP) to join our team. You will be responsible for developing and implementing natural language processing (NLP) solutions to solve complex language-related challenges. With your expertise in NLP algorithms and techniques, you will play a crucial role in designing and deploying robust NLP solutions for Actuarial Pricing and Underwriting functions within the organization. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in NLP research and development, along with robust programming and analytical skills.

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What will your essential responsibilities include?

Design, develop, and deploy efficient NLP models and algorithms to extract insights from unstructured textual data.

Define NLP requirements and develop scalable solutions that address business needs.

Conduct research and stay up to date with the latest advancements in NLP, machine learning, and deep learning to continuously improve our NLP capabilities.

Preprocess and clean large volumes of textual data for training and testing NLP models.

Identify and/or create annotated data for supervised learning methods.

Build and maintain datasets for training and evaluation purposes, ensuring data quality and integrity.

Develop and optimize NLP pipelines to handle large-scale data processing efficiently.

Use effective text representations to transform unstructured data into useful features.

Apply techniques such as text classification, named entity recognition, sentiment analysis, topic modeling, and information extraction to solve real-world problems.

You will report to Lead Machine Learning Scientist.

Qualifications

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We\xe2\x80\x99re looking for someone who has these abilities and skills:

Required Skills and Abilities:

Bachelor\'s or Master\'s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field.

Experience working with candidates specifically in the field of Natural Language.

Outstanding knowledge of NLP techniques, algorithms, and frameworks such as spaCy, NLTK, Gensim, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras, or similar.

Extensive understanding of machine learning and deep learning algorithms commonly used in NLP, such as recurrent neural networks (RNNs), convolutional neural networks (CNNs), and transformer models (e.g., BERT, GPT).

Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, and SQL.

Desired Skills and Abilities:

Experience with data preprocessing, feature engineering, and text representation techniques.

Hands-on experience with popular NLP tasks such as text classification, named entity recognition, information extraction, question-answering, and sentiment analysis.

Robust analytical and problem-solving skills with a detail-oriented mindset and a passion for staying up to date with the latest advancements in the field of NLP.

Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.

Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., Azure) and distributed computing frameworks (e.g., Spark) is a plus.

FIND your future

AXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA, is known for solving complex risks. For mid-sized companies, multinationals, and even some inspirational individuals we don\xe2\x80\x99t just provide re/insurance, we reinvent it.

How? By combining a comprehensive and efficient capital platform, data-driven insights, leading technology, and the best talent in an agile and inclusive workspace, empowered to deliver top client service across all our lines of business \xe2\x88\x92 property, casualty, professional, financial lines, and specialty.

With an innovative and flexible approach to risk solutions, we partner with those who move the world forward.

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Inclusion & Diversity

AXA XL is committed to equal employment opportunity and will consider applicants regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity and origins, marital status, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

At AXA XL, we know that an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce enable business growth and are critical to our success. That\xe2\x80\x99s why we have made a strategic commitment to attract, develop, advance, and retain the most diverse workforce possible, and create an inclusive culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and can reach their highest potential. It\xe2\x80\x99s about helping one another \xe2\x80\x94 and our business \xe2\x80\x94 to move forward and succeed.

• Five Business Resource Groups focused on gender, LGBTQ+, ethnicity and origins, disability, and inclusion with 20 Chapters around the globe
• Robust support for Flexible Working Arrangements
• Enhanced family-friendly leave benefits
• Named to the Diversity Best Practices Index
• Signatory to the UK Women in Finance Charter

Learn more at . AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Sustainability

At AXA XL, Sustainability is integral to our business strategy. In an ever-changing world, AXA XL protects what matters most for our clients and communities. We know that sustainability is at the root of a more resilient future. Our 2023-26 Sustainability strategy, called \xe2\x80\x9cRoots of resilience\xe2\x80\x9d, focuses on protecting natural ecosystems, addressing climate change, and embedding sustainable practices across our operations.

Our Pillars:

• Valuing nature: How we impact nature affects how nature impacts us. Resilient ecosystems - the foundation of a sustainable planet and society \xe2\x80\x93 are essential to our future. We\xe2\x80\x99re committed to protecting and restoring nature \xe2\x80\x93 from mangrove forests to the bees in our backyard \xe2\x80\x93 by increasing biodiversity awareness and inspiring clients and colleagues to put nature at the heart of their plans.
• Addressing climate change: The effects of a changing climate are far-reaching and significant. Unpredictable weather, increasing temperatures, and rising sea levels cause both social inequalities and environmental disruption. We\'re building a net zero strategy, developing insurance products and services, and mobilizing to advance thought leadership and investment in societal-led solutions.
• Integrating ESG: All companies have a role to play in building a more resilient future. Incorporating ESG considerations into our internal processes and practices builds resilience from the roots of our business. We\xe2\x80\x99re training our colleagues, engaging our external partners, and evolving our sustainability governance and reporting.
• AXA Hearts in Action: We have established volunteering and charitable giving programs to help colleagues support causes that matter most to them, known as AXA XL\xe2\x80\x99s \xe2\x80\x9cHearts in Action\xe2\x80\x9d programs. These include our Matching Gifts program, Volunteering Leave, and our annual volunteering day \xe2\x80\x93 the Global Day of Giving.

For more information, please see axaxl.com/sustainability.

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