Position:
Data & Business Insights Associate (as per the JD, roles has a DS component as well)
Company:
NTT DATA
Location:
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Job Type:
Full-time
Job Mode:
Onsite
Job Requisition ID:
344192
Years of Experience:
0-3 years
Company Description
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NTT DATA is a global technology and business services organization valued at over $30 billion.
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The company works with 75% of the Fortune Global 100, offering a blend of consulting, digital transformation, and managed services.
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It operates in more than 50 countries, combining expertise from local teams and global resources.
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NTT DATA is known for its strong partner network that includes major technology companies and innovative startups.
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Its focus areas include artificial intelligence, data science, digital infrastructure, and business consulting.
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The company invests heavily in research and development, allocating approximately $3.6 billion annually to innovation and sustainability initiatives.
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NTT DATA aims to empower businesses to navigate the evolving digital world confidently and responsibly.
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The company promotes inclusivity and collaboration, striving to build an adaptable workforce ready to serve clients globally.
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As a Global Top Employer, it emphasizes employee growth, learning, and engagement at all levels.
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The organization also enforces ethical hiring practices, ensuring transparency and integrity throughout its recruitment process.
Profile Overview
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The Data & Business Insights Associate role at NTT DATA involves working closely with data-driven projects, primarily in Natural Language Processing (NLP) and analytics.
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The position is designed for individuals with a passion for technology, machine learning, and data interpretation.
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The associate will focus on building and optimizing data models, understanding business challenges, and developing insights through data exploration and visualization.
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The ideal candidate should be familiar with programming languages such as Python and R, and tools like Power BI for creating interactive dashboards.
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A significant portion of the work will involve Natural Language Processing, where candidates will apply algorithms like CNN, RNN, and SVM.
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The role also requires understanding and applying topic modeling, bigram and trigram analysis, and word embeddings.
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The candidate must be capable of executing an end-to-end NLP project, from data preprocessing to model deployment and performance evaluation.
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For applicants who are strong in general machine learning but new to NLP, NTT DATA provides opportunities to learn and adapt.
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The role blends technical analysis with business context, ensuring that data insights are actionable and aligned with organizational goals.
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This is a collaborative position where associates work with cross-functional teams, analysts, and business leaders to translate data into meaningful outcomes.
Qualifications
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A degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field is preferred.
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Strong command over Python and R programming languages for data manipulation and analysis.
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Understanding of Power BI for dashboard creation and visualization of key business insights.
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Familiarity with deep learning architectures like CNN and RNN, and algorithms such as SVM for predictive modeling.
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Experience or exposure to NLP concepts such as topic modeling, bigram and trigram analysis, and embedding techniques.
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Ability to design and explain the logic and functioning of machine learning models, especially in NLP projects.
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Strong foundation in data preparation, feature engineering, and model optimization.
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Analytical thinking and problem-solving mindset with attention to detail.
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Communication skills to present technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
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Open to learning new methodologies and adapting to emerging technologies in AI and analytics.
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Candidates with limited NLP exposure but strong interest and foundation in machine learning are encouraged to apply.
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Eagerness to grow within a global organization that prioritizes innovation and cross-disciplinary learning.
Additional Info
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Most projects for this role are focused on Natural Language Processing and text-based data analysis.
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The role may involve experimentation with different machine learning models and approaches to optimize NLP performance.
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Employees may occasionally be required to attend in-person meetings at the Chennai office, depending on project or client needs.
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NTT DATA promotes flexibility but maintains that work arrangements can vary based on client requirements.
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The organization emphasizes local hiring near its offices or client sites to provide better support and collaboration.
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The company fosters an environment that supports diversity and equal opportunity.
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It adheres to strict ethical hiring standards, never requesting payment or personal banking details during recruitment.
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Applicants should only respond to emails from official domains ending in @nttdata.com or @talent.nttdataservices.com.
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NTT DATA ensures accessibility across its recruitment platforms, offering support to candidates requiring accommodations during the application process.
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As a trusted leader in technology and consulting, NTT DATA seeks individuals who value innovation, continuous improvement, and teamwork.
Please click here to apply.

