Data Science Intern

Who we are

Zurich is a leading multi-line insurer serving people and businesses in more than 200 countries and territories for more than 150 years. Today, we help communities stay resilient in the face of an ever- changing risk landscape, whether driven by climate change or the effects of technology on work and the way we live our lives. In an era of unprecedented change, we are determined to shape a future in which we can all thrive. Reflecting its purpose to create a brighter future together, Zurich aspires to be one of the most responsible and impactful businesses in the world.

Our opportunity

The regional Data and Analytics team is at the heart of driving innovation across our business units, championing AI adoption and data maturity throughout the APAC region. As a Data Science Intern, you'll join a dynamic, collaborative team that thrives on solving real-world challenges and making a measurable impact. You'll have the opportunity to work directly with stakeholders, supporting the delivery of cutting-edge AI and analytical solutions using the latest data science and engineering practices. As part of our agile and lean team, you'll help design and implement solutions that shape the future of our business-making every day a chance to learn, grow, and contribute to our shared success.

Your role

As a Data Scientist Intern your main responsibilities will involve:

• Collaborate with business stakeholders to identify, design, and engineer scalable data solutions that address business needs.
• Build, deploy, and maintain AI-driven applications and APIs using FastAPI, containerized with Docker and orchestrated via CI/CD pipelines powered by GitHub Actions.
• Leverage SQL and NoSQL databases to manage, query, and optimize structured and unstructured data, ensuring robust data pipelines and storage architectures.
• Develop and operationalize advanced models in machine learning, natural language processing (NLP), computer vision, and generative AI using frameworks such as LangGraph and OpenAI Agents, OpenCV and more.
• Utilize Azure cloud services to architect, scale, and secure data science solutions in compliance with enterprise best practices.
• Lead end-to-end implementation of data initiatives, from data ingestion and feature engineering to model development, deployment, and monitoring.
• Analyze multi-source datasets to provide actionable business insights, automate processes, and drive customer engagement improvements.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement and technical adoption through demonstrations, documentation, and collaborative problem-solving.

Your Skills & Experience

As a Data Scientist Intern your skills and qualifications will ideally include:

• Ongoing or completed bachelor's degree in computer science, mathematics, data science, or a related field.
• Experience implementing data science projects that deliver measurable value.
• Proficiency in statistical and predictive modeling techniques (supervised and unsupervised learning, neural networks, LLMs, etc.).
• Practical experience managing and processing both structured (SQL) and unstructured (NoSQL, free text, images, web data) datasets.
• Strong programming skills in Python, with experience using frameworks such as FastAPI and tools like Docker for deployment.
• Familiarity with Azure cloud services, GitHub Actions for CI/CD, and modern AI libraries and orchestration tools (e.g., LangGraph, OpenAI Agents) is a plus
• Demonstrated history of delivering data science solutions or proof-of-concept projects.

Period of Internship

4-6 months (July - Dec)

Zurich Insurance is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We aim to attract and retain the best qualified individuals available, without regard to criteria such as race/ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age or disability.

At Zurich we believe that having a culture of inclusion is essential in delivering good results. Attracting, retaining and developing a diverse workforce where employees feel valued, respected and empowered allows people to reach their full potential. As a business this diversity helps us to better reflect and understand our 4 million customers needs to allow us to drive better outcomes. As a global organization, with an increasingly agile workforce, we're happy to consider flexible working arrangements.

You are the heart & soul of Zurich!

At Zurich, we like to think outside the box and challenge the status quo. We take an optimistic approach by focusing on the positives and constantly asking What can go right

We highly value the experience and know-how of our employees and offer a wide range of opportunities across business areas to encourage you to apply for new opportunities within Zurich when you are ready for your next career step.

People are Zurich's most important asset. Their varied skills, perspectives and experiences drive innovation. And they reflect the breadth and diversity of our customers, suppliers, communities and investors around the world. We are committed to attracting and retaining talented individuals from a variety of backgrounds and experiences.

Let's continue to grow together!