About Us
The world isn’t standing still, and neither is Allstate. We’re moving quickly, looking across our businesses and brands and taking bold steps to better serve customers’ evolving needs. That’s why now is an exciting time to join our team. You’ll have opportunities to take risks, challenge the status quo and shape the future for the greater good.
You’ll do all this in an environment of excellence and the highest ethical standards – a place where values such as integrity, inclusive diversity and accountability are paramount. We empower every employee to lead, drive change and give back where they work and live. Our people are our greatest strength, and we work as one team in service of our customers and communities.
Allstate operate a very flexible hybrid working policy that will allow you to design your working week in collaboration with your manager with a blend of remote and office working for NI based employees as well as condensed working patterns (4 day week/9 day fortnight).
Join our team and you’ll find challenge and reward in a culture of innovation, support and balance.
Be innovative. Be a leader.
Calling all STEM degree students and curious-minded analytical thinkers!
Allstate is a company that’s transforming – and we need charismatic, creative professionals like YOU for our Data Science Rotational Program. We are looking for unique individuals with perspectives and experiences who can help influence decisions as we evolve into the Allstate of tomorrow.
Location
Belfast/Derry-Londonderry/Strabane
Your role in the team
As part of the Rotational Program, you will have the opportunity to develop, gain hands-on experience in 3 analytics positions over the course of one year:
Business Analytics Consultant – In this rotation, you will gain experience in portfolio, program and project management. You will work through strategy and process consulting with business partners/stakeholders and gain insight as to analyzing and presenting data.
Data Science – This rotation will provide exposure to processes industry-related to Data Science. Here, you will learn about collecting data, performing exploratory data analysis, decision modelling, and business application. You will be introduced to the various tools used in these processes and how to apply data to practical business applications.
Data Analytics Engineer – This portion of the program will focus on the Tools, Theory, and Social aspects for Data Analytics Engineering. At Allstate we have a lot of data. You will gain experience in creating data pipelines so that we can continue to improve customer and employee experience.
In addition to the technical skills you will learn in your rotations, our program will pair you with a peer mentor and leader mentor so you can begin building relationships and networking at Allstate. We also have structured Lunch N’ Learns and Coffee Chats on an array of topics from Insurance Industry best-practices to the latest in technology trends. We also host session on developing soft skills like, how to expand communication skills and more!
Data, Discovery, and Decision Science (D3) is the research and analytics organization at Allstate. In D3, you’ll be surrounded by 360+ 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 today’s most 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. We 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.
So, what are the essential criteria to apply?
- All candidates must evidence an existing right to work in the UK
- Final year of a STEM Bachler's Degree, on track for 2.1 or higher.
- Have completed a STEM Master’s Degree by June 2023
We also have some desirable criteria
- Prior internship/placement experience in a data science related field.
- Proven experience in general purpose programming such as Python, Scala, Java or C/C++
Interns who successfully complete their one-year internship with Allstate Northern Ireland may be made offers of permanent employment with Allstate at the end of their internship subject to an end of year assessment.
What we offer
As Digital DNA’s Workplace 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 you’ll have the opportunity to apply for various flexible working arrangements.
Statement on Fair Employment and Equal Opportunities
Allstate 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.
The closing date for receipt of applications is Tuesday 21st February 2023