Data Analytics Intern

Company: Pacific Life
Location: Newport Beach
Posted on: January 7, 2021

Job Description:

Job Description:
Data Analytics Internship Program

Looking to jumpstart your career at a company that offers real opportunities to flourish?

Look no further than Pacific Life. We're investing in bright, agile new talent with fresh perspectives to help us innovate and build meaningful relationships for years to come. It's in this spirit that we are currently looking to add Data Analytics Interns to our team to start Summer 2021.

As a Data Analytics Intern, you will play a key role in Pacific Life's culture and help develop a more data driven culture at Pacific Life. Interns will have the opportunity to spend their summer in Southern California, working at a Fortune 500 company in the financial services industry. Interns will use industry leading tools such as Python, R, Sales Force, and Alteryx to help solve real world business problems. Interns will be paired with various business units (such as marketing, compliance, and actuarial) providing technical expertise while learning more about the business. This position is open to students in any field of study who are a fit for the position as described below. If you are passionate about data, you're exactly who we're seeking!

Despite the COVID pandemic, Pacific Life has remained safe, stable and productive, thanks to our embracing of digital processes and commitment to a people-first culture. Our agile approach has aided us in successfully shifting our recruiting and onboarding activities toward a safe work-from-home environment.
This is unchartered territory for all of us, so please let us know if you have any questions about the recruiting process or about our response to COVID.

What You'll Do
Analyze data to provide insights to the business
Communicate research findings and opportunities to the team to guide next steps
Manage and create datasets and reports
Data visualization through dashboards with tools such as R Shiny, Tableau, and others.

Factors for Success
Majors in the following areas preferred: Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Data Analytics/Science, Computer Science, Machine Learning, Business, or Economics.
Strong analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills.
Excellent communication skills, the ability to multitask, prioritize work, take initiative, and be self-sufficient with responsibilities.
Ability to work well with others as a team and independently.
Desire for learning new technologies and analytic tools; as well as modeling and quantitative techniques.
Experience in programming - any language.
Familiarity with industry tools such as: Alteryx, Python, R, SAS, SQL and Tableau.
Previous machine learning or data science experience is a plus.
Display a true passion and intellectual curiosity for data science via coursework, external activities such as Kaggle contests or hackathons, or some combination of both.

A people-first mentality is all too rare at a Fortune 300 company like Pacific Life, yet this approach is apparent in everything we do. From our work offering tools that help our members to succeed to our generous benefits and flexibility, allowing our employees to thrive in every facet of their lives, to our renowned oceanic and environmental work, we do work that matters. See how we harness the Power of Pacific to fulfill our shared purpose - apply for one of our positions and grow your career with Pacific Life today!

How We Help You Succeed:
Our Summer Internship Program has become Pacific Life's talent pipeline for full time early career opportunities. The University Relations team ensures each intern has a well-rounded positive experience to help them reach their career goals. The Summer Program includes:

Professional Development

Executive Mentorship Program

Collaborative Environment

Real World Work

Social Events

Training and Education

Networking and Exposure to Leadership

EEO Statement:
Pacific Life Insurance Company is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/D/V. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact a Human Resources Representative at Pacific Life Insurance Company.

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