Undergraduate Data Science Placement Application Closing Date: 6th January 2025 Start Date: July 2025 Location: London Duration: 13 months Are you looking for a paid industrial placement as part of your degree? Do you want the opportunity to help conquer some of the next generation problems in risk data analytics?
LexisNexis Risk Solutions Group (RSG) – Placement Programme is the perfect way to start building your career.
The Placement You will join a structured and well-developed 13-month, non-rotational placement within our Risk Solutions business (www.risk.lexisnexis.co.uk). LexisNexis Risk Solutions is a leader in providing essential information to help customers across industry and government assess, predict and manage risk. We are excited to be seeking a Data Scientist placement candidate to join our London based ThreatMetrix Professional Services team for 13 months, starting July 2025.
The Role The goal of the placement is to develop your knowledge and analytical skills so that you are able to contribute to solving real world, end customer problems as part of our ongoing engagements with a wide range of tier 1 global customers.
As a Data Scientist intern, you'll have the opportunity to use global data from the largest real-time digital fraud detection platform to craft solutions for a range of customers. You'll work within a collaborative and supportive environment to grow your personal and problem solving skills and help deliver solutions that will go head-to-head against some of the most motivated attackers in the world to protect billions in revenue.
Apply if you are a: Data Programmer: You will need good programming skills in analytical packages to leverage our real time data platform (Python and SQL essential); Critical Thinker: A keen eye for detail, accuracy and strong critical thinking skills with advanced judgment capability is needed; Analytical problem solver: Strong analytical and problem solving skills are required to solve the challenges facing our customers in an ever changing fraud and risk landscape - numerical degree required; Enthusiastic Team Player: We are looking for a candidate who is comfortable working in a collaborative and inclusive team environment. Data evangelist: you will need to be passionate in using data and statistics to solve real world problems. Interested in Cybercrime prevention: a desire to understand the latest cybercrime trends and attack methods is required to deliver meaningful and effective risk models. Studying STEM degrees (All Sciences, Technology, Economics or Maths) All applicants must have the right to work full time and live in the UK on a permanent basis.
Training & Development You will receive a blend of technical and people skills development. Initially you will be immersed into an intensive, but rewarding, 2–3-week induction bootcamp and will be part of a wider graduate community with frequent socials including charity days and diversity and inclusion events.
Life at LexisNexis What really stands us out from the crowd is our culture. We're an agile, dynamic and forward-thinking organisation who understands the importance of looking after our staff.
The Perks We want our people to feel appreciated, supported and inspired, which is why we offer such a fantastic range of benefits and reward.
The Application Process Click to apply and submit your CV, as part of your application include any relevant experience, workshops or hobbies to showcase your skills.
Successful candidates will be invited to a telephone interview for the team to learn more about you and your motivations to apply for this role. Applications are open until January 2025.
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