Senior Data Scientist

Responsibilities:

• Implement and execute the business analytics strategy for the business, leveraging Big Data, Machine Learning (ML), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and other advanced analytical methods.
• Conduct deep business analysis focusing on fraud detection for early risk indication, Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance, and marketing initiatives to drive revenue growth.
• Ensure all data analytics and mining activities are aligned with data governance standards, maintaining data integrity and appropriate data access controls.
• Engage with stakeholders to understand business needs and proactively propose data-driven solutions.
• Innovate and develop rapid prototypes to demonstrate potential solutions, scaling successful prototypes for production.
• Develop advanced and scalable data visualization and Business Intelligence (BI) reporting frameworks to support the expanding business needs and data-centric growth strategies.

Key Requirements: To be successful in this role, you should possess the following key requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Finance, Business Analytics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in data science and analytics, with demonstrated expertise in data analytics and data engineering.
• Proficiency in data visualization tools, particularly Power BI, and experience with SQL and Python. Familiarity with cloud-based technologies such as Snowflake is a plus.
• Ability to apply quantitative techniques for problem-solving while also being innovative and creative.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build effective partnerships across teams.
• Experience in the financial industry and an understanding of financial markets are highly desirable.
• Proficiency in advanced machine learning techniques, including NLP, Transformer models, LSTM, K-Means, Random Forest, and Gradient Boosting models.
• Strong ability to present analytical findings and insights.
• Capability to manage multiple projects and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

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