Experian Summer Practice 2023 – Sofia Analytics Team

Company Description

About Us

Experian is the world’s leading global information services company. During life’s big moments — from buying a home or a car to sending a child to college to growing a business by connecting with new customers — we empower consumers and our clients to manage their data with confidence.

We have 20,000 people operating across 44 countries. By investing in our people, technology and innovation, we can help transform businesses, help communities prosper, enable more people to feel included in the financial opportunities that should be available to them, and help people to thrive. We're looking for inspired employees that want to make an impact on people and business.

Today’s digital, data-fueled economy means many businesses are struggling to extract the right level of insight to empower their operations and decision-making strategies. At Experian, we are committed to find a solution whereby banks and other financial service providers could maximize data – specifically Open Banking data and transactional data sharing – to better inform decisions.

Job Description

We are currently looking for ambitious students to join our 2-week Experian Summer practice initiative organized by the Sofia Analytics Team.

As a Summer Practice Participant, you will have the opportunity to apply your analytical skills, while obtaining modelling insight and creating a standardized scorecard using Experian’s solution in Python environment. The final goal is to develop a financial model estimating credit risk using real data. The training provides the chance to develop a business strategy and find statistical relationships when analyzing data, allowing you to apply your knowledge in mathematics and statistics.

Experian Summer Practice consists of 10 sessions starting on 10th July and ending on 21st July (4 hours each day in a remote environment) covering the topics:

· Credit scoring and modeling overview
· Introduction to Python toolbox for modelling
· Evaluation and analysis of provided data
· Development of main modelling stages for a standard application scorecard
· Building and assessing final model
· Calibration, validation, and cut-off strategies

Qualifications

· 2+ year Bachelor ‘s or Master ‘s students in Mathematics, Econometrics, Statistics, Finance or related field
· Excellent command of English is required as all materials provided are in English
· Good analytical skills, and a desire to learn
· Basic understanding of Python, including Pandas and NumPy packages
· Personal Windows-based computer with internet access where you can install and use Python and Experian’s solution. You must also be able to join Teams online conference calls from this machine

Additional Information

To apply for Experian Summer Practice, you must submit your CV. Please note that the deadline for applications is 11th June 2023; the successful participants will be notified by 30th June 2023.

Based on the received applications, you may be asked to complete an online test assessing your Python knowledge and analytical mindset to secure a place in the Experian Summer Practice.

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