Data Science Role- Any location

Function: BCM Data & Advanced Analytics

With a startup spirit and 115,000+ curious and courageous minds, we have the expertise to go deep with the world’s biggest brands—and we have fun doing it. We dream in digital, dare in reality, and reinvent the ways companies work to make an impact far bigger than just our bottom line. We’re harnessing the power of technology and humanity to create meaningful transformation that moves us forward in our pursuit of a world that works better for people. Now, we’re calling upon the thinkers and doers, those with a natural curiosity and a hunger to keep learning, keep growing., People who thrive on fearlessly experimenting, seizing opportunities, and pushing boundaries to turn our vision into reality. And as you help us create a better world, we will help you build your own intellectual firepower.

Welcome to the relentless pursuit of better.

Inviting applications for the role of Manager/Senior Manager, Data Science Specialist

This role requires a seasoned professional as a Senior Manager, to spearhead our data science initiatives, drive innovation, and leverage advanced analytics to optimize business strategies with a focus on the Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) sector.

Responsibilities

The role will require interacting with various business units including their risk, finance, controllership stakeholders etc. and play a pivotal role in leveraging data-driven insights to drive strategic decision-making, enhance customer experiences, and optimize business operations within the financial domain; Your activities will include, but will not be limited to the following:

• Provide thought leadership, develop, and execute comprehensive data science strategies aligned with business objectives and industry best practices.
• Design, develop, and validate predictive models and algorithms, ensuring accuracy, reliability, and compliance with regulatory standard. Conduct rigorous testing and validation methodologies to ensure model robustness and reliability.
• Utilize advanced analytics and machine learning techniques to analyze large, complex datasets.
• Ensure adherence to data governance policies, security protocols, and regulatory requirements governing the BFSI sector.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand their needs and translate them into data science initiatives that deliver tangible business value.
• Communicate complex technical concepts and findings to non-technical stakeholders.
• Lead, train, and mentor junior members in the team, providing guidance, support, and fostering a collaborative and innovative team culture.
• Conducting in-depth research on existing and emerging data science and advanced analytics best practices and contributing to the creation of whitepapers. Researching and contributing to artifacts creation as required in a consulting role.

Qualifications we seek in you!

Minimum qualifications

• Proven experience in leading data science or advanced analytics projects
• Strong expertise in machine learning, statistical modeling, and advanced analytics
• Hands-on experience application of AI, ML, Deep Learning techniques (Neural Networks, RNN, CNN, LSTM, Decision Tree, Random Forest, SVM, Naive Bayes etc.) for development of predictive models.
• Statistical modeling experience including regression (linear/logistic/GAM), optimization, time series, Markov TPM, survival techniques etc.
• Hands on expertise in R, Python, Spark and/or any other open-source programming language for data mining and predictive modeling
• Knowledge of database systems and experience in managing large datasets
• Agile development and delivery
• Exposure to various data structures and experience in data wrangling and transformation
• Strong scripting and automation experience
• Master’s degree in Statistics/Economics/Finance/Data Science/Computer Science etc. or in related fields
• Strong client management and communication/presentation skills – written & verbal.
• Self-driven, proactive, “can-do” attitude. Ability to work under ambiguity and with minimal supervision.
• Strong project management experience and demonstrated expertise of communicating and coordinating across multiple business units.
• Strong project management orientation with ability to work under time-sensitive commitments.
• Lead projects and teams - provide thought leadership, technical guidance, training, and oversight.

Preferred qualifications

• Strong networking, negotiation and influencing skills.
• Prior experience in experience with big data technologies and cloud-based platforms
• Experience in data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, QlikView etc.
• Proficiency in advanced Excel macros/VBA
• Model Development experience in banking and capital markets domain
• Hands-on experience in SAS

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