A leading financial services located in the City of London are looking for a Data Scientist Associate to join their team on a permanent basis.
Key Responsibilities
Research, design, implement, and assess various analytical methods and models.
Take the initiative in exploring and adapting new techniques from the field of data science.
Identify root causes and scope out analytical solutions to address those challenges.
Utilise your expertise and analytical abilities to identify innovative applications of Big Data analytics.
Explore and apply data visualisation and summarisation methods to effectively present key insights.
Conduct exploratory analyses and data mining on diverse datasets, ranging from small to large-scale (big data) environments.
Develop and code your solutions as this role requires strong programming skills and hands-on execution.
Work collaboratively across multiple teams to deliver the best client solutions
Skills and Experience
A Bachelor's degree in a relevant quantitative discipline is required.
Proficiency in statistical software (Python, SAS) and data querying languages (SQL)
Experience with a wide array of modern analytics tools such as SAS, SQL, Python, Tableau, etc.
Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills combined with effective communication abilities.
Hands on experience in data analytics with a demonstrated ability to analyse complex business problems, conduct data analysis, and develop recommendations and solutions.
Prior experience in financial services is advantageous but not required.