Data Scientist - Insights

Minimum requirements:

Matric / Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate

Advanced Diplomas / National 1st Degrees

Post Graduate Degree Computer Science, Econometrics, Mathematical Statistics, Actuary Science (ideal)

SAS Data Scientist certification, Microsoft Data Scientist, IBM data engineer (ideal)

Post graduate degree in computer science, statistics, or operations research or related technical discipline.

4-6 years experience in a statistical and/or data science role.

Deep knowledge of machine learning, statistics, optimization or related field.

Experience with R, Python, Matlab is required, programming in C, C++, Java.

Experience working with large data sets, simulation/ optimization and distributed computing tools (Map/Reduce, Hadoop, Hive, Spark, Gurobi, Arena, etc.)

Excellent written and verbal communication skills along with strong desire to work in cross functional teams.

Attitude to thrive in a fun, fast-paced start-up like environment

Technical / Professional Knowledge:

Analysing situations or data that requires an in depth evaluation of multiple factors

Data Mining

Data Warehousing

Financial modelling and analytics

Research and analytics

Strategy planning and execution

Responsibilities:

Develop best-in-class statistical models and algorithms

Conducts advanced statistical analysis

Provide actionable insights, identify trends, and measure performance

Create value out of enterprise wide data

Provide insights to BI and BA to further exploit and present their models

Provide strategic direction ito data information received

Apply advanced analytical techniques such as machine learning and artificial intelligence in order to derive business value.

Conduct data discovery for inclusion in models.

Collaborate with key stakeholders to obtain business acumen and intellectual property

Keep abreast with latest tools and techniques

Understands business problems and designs end-to-end analytics use cases

Collaborates with model developers to implement and deploy scalable solutions

Develop complex models and algorithms that drive innovation throughout the organization.

Ensure improvement of on-time performance and network planning

Provide thought leadership by researching best practices, conducting experiments, and collaborating with industry leaders.

Work with large data sets, simulation/ optimization and distributed computing tools (Map/Reduce, Hadoop, Hive, Spark, Gurobi, Arena, etc.)

Ensure understanding of pros and cons of different analytics approaches for problem type.

Implements more advanced algorithms, e.g., complex descriptive.

Ensure Quality controls of own work and those of junior scientists.

Understand current state of analytics more broadly and apply techniques from across industries.

Map problems and quantify the impact of proposed measures.

Develop and prioritise use case roadmaps

Support the achievement of the business strategy, objectives and values by reviewing company and Business Unit Plan and ensuring delivered systems, process, services and solutions are aligned.

Improve personal capability and stay abreast of developments in field of expertise by identifying training courses and career progression for self through input and feedback from managers.

Ensure personal growth and enable effectiveness in performance of roles and responsibilities by ensuring all learning activities are completed, experience practiced and certifications obtained and/or maintained within specified time frames.

Enable skilling and required corrective action to take place by sharing knowledge and industry trends with team and stakeholders during formal and informal interaction.

Obtain buy-in for developing new and/or enhanced processes (e.g. operational processes) that will improve the functioning of stakeholders' businesses by highlighting benefits in support of the implementation of recommendations.

Support the achievement of the business strategy, objectives and values

Stay abreast of developments in field of expertise

Ensure personal growth and enable effectiveness in performance of roles and responsibilities

Contribute to the company Culture building initiatives (e.g. staff surveys etc.).

Participate and support corporate responsibility initiatives for the achievement of business strategy

Seek opportunities to improve business processes, models and systems though agile thinking.

Originally posted on Himalayas