Data Scientist - R/SAS/SPSS/Rapidminer

London  ‐ Onsite
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Description

Global Consultancy are working with a well known bank to drive improvements to business performance across the business through advanced analytics and insight.

6 month initial contract based in City.

Requirements

  • Analytical ability - pro-actively keep their own specialist skills and knowledge at leading edge standard in order to fully fulfil their role. Must have a clear understanding and experience in performing data analysis using a standard statistical package (R/SAS/SPSS/Rapidminer)
  • Leadership skills: Ability to provide direction, coaching and motivation in a positive team environment. Ability to work with and in cross-functional and virtual teams. Strong people management skills including the ability to build, motivate and retain a team of strong analytical talent.
  • Communication - Effectively and concisely communicate key issues and ideas through correspondences and verbally without supervision. Interface with stakeholders effectively.
  • Organisational awareness - Ability to see the whole picture' and recognise the impact and opportunities of activities across the organisation.
  • Innovation - Create innovative solutions to analysis requirements

Essential

  • Proficiency in performing data analysis utilizing a standard statistical package (R/SAS/SPSS/Rapidminer). A clear understanding of the methods underlying predictive modelling and statistical analysis.
  • Strong experience in an analytical role
  • Completion of a degree in a numerate or semi-numerate subject or significant relevant experience.
  • A self-motivated team player who is able to define, structure and prioritize work for self as well as others, but who also has the flexibility and capability to change priorities when circumstances dictate.
  • The ability to understand, undertake and commission complex analysis to support strategy testing.
  • A proven ability to lead complex analytic projects from inception through to completion.
  • Experience managing multiple portfolios, and international experience is also advantageous but not essential.
  • Proven leadership qualities & the ability to develop colleagues.
  • Proven record of success in strategy development, problem solving, leadership, governance, and business innovation required.
  • Ability to interface with different levels of the business effectively to sell' ideas and concepts.

Starting ASAP - please get in touch to register interest.

R/SAS/SPSS/Rapidminer

Start date
ASAP
Duration
6 months rolling
From
Strike IT Services
Published at
07.01.2017
Project ID:
1264883
Contract type
Freelance
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