At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from lifeuncertainties. And for more than 90 years our innovative drive has kept us a step ahead of our customersevolving needs. From advocating for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws, to being an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, and, more recently, device and identity protection.Your role in the teamAn internship at Allstate is an opportunity for you to experience what itlike working as a Data Scientist in one of the leading technology companies in Northern Ireland. You will join a friendly team of peers, where you will learn on-the-job all the skills you need to thrive and succeed in an environment that encourages you to be your best self.About UsAllstate is one of the largest car and home insurers in the US, serving more than 16 million households and earning over $35 billion in revenue annually. Wealso widely recognised as one of the best places to work in Northern Ireland.At Allstate NI, we believe itmore than just a job. We believe in allowing our people to choose the direction of their careers. Itabout you, your future and where you want to get to.Opportunity is the hallmark of the Allstate career experience. We invest heavily in our employees, offering long term career development, personal growth and investment in new technologies. Every day is different, with new ideas, challenges, and rewards matter which team you join.We believe that inclusive diversity is crucial to creating a culture of mutual respect where the strengths and talents of each individual are recognised. We like to leave things better than we found them and deliver results. We do all of this while having fun and exploring personal passions.At Allstate wemission to use data, math and machine learning to directly shape every aspect of how we operate. Of course, when working with hundreds of millions of data points, computer science and programming also play an essential role.Join our team and youfind challenge and reward in a culture of innovation, support and balance.The Team and the RoleData, Discovery, and Decision Science (D3) is the research and analytics organization at Allstate. In D3, yousurrounded by 300 tenacious and intellectually curious colleagues in an inclusive culture that encourages you to take risks, challenge the status quo and shape the future for the greater good. We are solving some of todaymost complicated analytics problems, making the lives of our Allstate colleagues easier and more productive, and driving our mission to deliver targeted insurance solutions to our customers.fWe are partnering to incorporate analytics into every aspect of the enterprise. We are avid about learning new ways to get the most value from our massive data resources and leading-edge technology. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team where everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed. We strive to hire people from different backgrounds so that we can better serve our diverse customer needs. This role is responsible for leading the use of data to make decisions. This includes: the development and execution of new machine learning predictive modeling algorithms, the coding\/development of tools that use machine learning\/predictive modeling to make business decisions, searching for and integrating new data (both internal and external) that improves our modeling and machine learning results (and ultimately our decisions), and discovery of solutions to business problems that can be solved through the use of machine learning\/predictive modeling. The InternshipEach year we invite a small group of individuals to work with us for a 12-week period around June-Aug. We look for those with a passion for finding great solutions to complex problems, and enthusiasm for quickly learning whatever techniques and technology are right for the job. Degree title is not important to us; what is important is a drive to learn and succeed.Successful candidates will avail of our hybrid work model during the summer of 2025 among more than 40 experienced data scientists and engineers, and will work with a team that spans multiple locations. They'll learn about how data science techniques are used to solve business problems, then apply this knowledge on a challenging research project which will be of real value to Allstate.Those who successfully complete their 12-week internship with Allstate Northern Ireland may be made offers of permanent employment with Allstate. These positions will be conditional and commence post-graduation and will be subject to the student securing a first-class classification in their BSc degree or a Distinction or equivalent in their MasterDegree or PHD.What we offerA competitive salaryExtensive and thorough in-house trainingA globally collaborative working environmentInvaluable work experiencePermanent offers may be available upon successful completion of the internshipEssential SkillsAll candidates must demonstrate they have a legal right to work in the UK for employment at Allstate. Allstate is not providing sponsorship for this vacancy.Must be eligible to travel to the US First class degree (attained or expected) in a field which builds skills such as critical thinking, problem solving and continuous learning ANDIn final year of a Bachelordegree ORIn final or penultimate year of a Masterbcs degree ORIn final or penultimate year of a PhD programClosing Date: Thursday 31st October 2024There will be an asynchronous, online preliminary form to complete. Applicants should also be available for the weeks beginning 18th November for assessment centre and week after for second stage interviews.LI-SE1 LI-HybridJoining our team isnjust a job opportunity. One that takes your skills and pushes them to the next level. One that encourages you to challenge the status quo. And one where you can impact the future for the greater good. Youall this in a flexible environment that embraces connection and belonging. And with the recognition of several inclusivity and diversity awards, weproven that Allstate empowers everyone to lead, drive change and give back where they work and live.Good Hands. Greater Together.What we offerAs Digital DNAWorkplace of the Year 2020 & 2022 winners, we offer a generous benefits package that includes flexible annual leave entitlement, dental and healthcare insurance, an attractive pension package and discounts on gym memberships, public transport and parking.Allstate invests heavily in your development, as an employee you will have access to multiple world-class learning platforms and courses from our award-winning in-house Learning & Development team.We pride ourselves in providing clear career paths and opportunities for internal mobility allowing you to further develop within the organisation.We encourage a better work life balance and youhave the opportunity to apply for various flexible working arrangements.Statement on Fair Employment and Equal OpportunitiesAllstate NI wishes to ensure equal opportunity is given to all job applicants. This company will not discriminate on the grounds of race, gender (including gender reassignment status), sexual orientation, religious belief, political opinion, marital status, age or disability.We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. However, as women are currently under-represented in our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from women. All appointments will be made on merit.Applicants should note Allstate NI complete AccessNI background checks on all candidates offered a position.Posting End Date:02 October 2024