Data Science - BFSI

Role Description:

- This role involves working with senior stakeholders in understanding and identifying the business requirements and needs.

- Developing and implementing advanced analytics approaches including statistical modelling, machine learning algorithms, text mining, web analytics etc. to answer business questions and drive actionable insights.

- Individual in this role is expected to work with very large data sets (both structured and unstructured), data cleansing/transformation, feature engineering, apply statistical analysis, data visualization, data mining, design and develop algorithms and define path to implementation with IT teams.

Candidate Description:

- Comfortable with various data types and structures: structured and unstructured data, static and streaming data, extensive prior experience in integrating data, profiling, validating and cleansing data

- Should possess extensive knowledge of and experience in applying data mining and machine learning techniques in a professional context

- High level of proficiency in statistical tools like SAS, R

- Expertise in programming languages like Java/C/C++/Python

- Experience with relational databases and SQL is a must

- Relevant experience in Big Data platforms like Hadoop and its eco-system

- Candidate will be expected to communicate analytical results in a way that is meaningful for business stakeholders and provides actionable insights.

- Have the ability to discover new opportunities where advanced analytical techniques can be leveraged for solving business problems

Behavioral Attributes:

- Effective communication

- Ability to influence stakeholders

Qualifications:

- 3-6 years of relevant experience with an organization known for its cutting edge/ best-in-class applicability of advanced analytics and predictive modeling techniques