Description Summary: Position Overview The Data Scientist is responsible for discovering the information hidden in vast amounts of data and supporting the business in making smarter decisions thereby driving significant business efficiencies.
The primary focus will be in applying data mining techniques, doing statistical analysis, building high quality prediction systems and collaborating with key business stakeholders to optimize and streamline reporting and metrics, and implement solutions to create better business value.
KEY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES Work on the process of translating technical objectives into defined problems that can be solved by applying data science.
Design algorithms to address current technical problems.
Work closely with COE Team members to apply advanced analytics, modelling and simulation to replicate and anticipate issues.
Uncover new technical problems that need to be solved and support better decision-making.
Communicate data analysis and insights using rich visualization tools (e.g. Tableau; MicroStrategy; R; Power BI) and leverage data to present compelling cases to optimize solutions.
Perform exploratory data analysis, generate and test working hypothesis, and uncover important trends and relationships.
Provide expertise on mathematical concepts and inspire adoption of advanced analytics.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS A recognised Degree in Applied Statistics, Maths or a related quantitative discipline.
Master's Degree in applied statistics, applied maths, or related quantitative discipline preferred.
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