Data Science Young Professionals Program

Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 18,000 people globally.

Our Young Professionals Program intents to provide learning and career opportunities for young professionals interested in the dynamic data analytics sector. The program will be with duration up to 12 months and after it’s completion it will provide the opportunity to have a permanent position within great professionals in the field.   

The Compliance & Internal Audit Department (“CIAD”) is looking for a data analyst based in Sofia, with analytical expertise, and ability to understand business processes & risks.   

The CIAD has been embedding data analytics across the compliance & audit lifecycle for years, in close coordination with Compliance Monitoring Department (“CMD”), which has been pursuing a dynamic implementation of Continuous Control Monitoring. Our department aims at leveraging technology to optimize the performance and the effectiveness of internal auditors, compliance officers and other business functions. We are looking for a junior data analyst based in Sofia, with interests in data analytics and data science. 

Main Responsibilities:

• Examine populations of data using various techniques and raise potential issues (such as identifying attributes that previously were out of reach, or discerning relationships and correlations that were never before visible) 

• Develop, schedule and document scripts.  

• Test the results with end users 

• Continuously monitor key risks 

• Maintain existing controls 

• Provide guidance and assistance to our internal clients 

• Contribute to department improvement initiatives 

• Build reports & KPIs on activities & results for different committees 

• Communicate & present achievements to stakeholders  

Experience:

•  No experience is required 

Academics: 

• Recent graduate/3rd or 4th year students, available for full time commitment  

Knowledge: 

• Knowledge in any statistical computer language (such as Python, R, etc.) will be a plus  

• Knowledge in math models and machine learning is considered a plus 

Other skills:

• Self-motivated with the drive to make a difference 

• Accuracy and detail oriented  

• Ability to identify patterns in order to suggest ways of improvements and automations  

• Commercially minded and interested in business intelligence 

• Investigative skills and self-drive to take a task to its conclusion 

• Appetite for Business Intelligence systems and innovations 

• Interested in developing skills in MS Excel  

• Interest in finance and controlling 

• Investigative skills and self-drive to take a task to its conclusion 

 

Languages:  

• Fluent in English essential, additional languages are considered as an advantage. 

SELECTION PROCESS

The Selection Process will follow the below mentioned approach:

• Application Screening
• HR Interview
• Team Interview (possibly Face-To-Face)

We offer

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Private medical insurance
• Life insurance
• Flexible working
• Access to Training and Development
• Food vouchers
• Transportation Allowance
• Sports card with 90/10 coverage
• 25 days annual leave
• Modern office in communicative location
• Fruits days in the office
• Hybrid model of working

Diversity & Inclusion

LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.

LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Sustainability

Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company.

We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us

What We Offer

We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment, which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.

Our Benefits

• 25 annual paid leave

 
• Flexible working hours

 
• Food vouchers

 
• Transportation allowance

 
• Additional medical & dental insurance

 
• Life insurance

 
• Sports card with 90/10 coverage

 
• Various learning & development opportunities

 
• Yearly performance evaluation plans

 
• Social clubs & Wellbeing initiatives

 
• Team buildings & social events

 
• Employee Referral Program