Data Scientist - R&D Data Lab 

If you want to work with data in an enterprising environment developing proofs of concepts with data in retail, mobility, telecommunications and many other areas with the guidance of strong senior data scientists - this is just the role for you. 

IT Search, on behalf of a global instantly recognisable brand have been retained to appoint a data scientist as part of a growing advanced analytics and modelling team. If you're looking to work with LARGE DATA SETS and want to see your insights and models utilised by the business & its internal clients (in real time) - read on! 

My client is a global leader in their space are are undergoing major digital and technological transformation. Driving this is data and this group have developed a genuinely data driven culture across the business with access to VAST amounts of anonymised data. 

We're looking for a data scientist with strong modelling skills and a strong problem solving acumen. You're someone who asks "why" and can connect the dots between business challenges and data realities, create useful models and delight, excite and engage stakeholders with your findings.

• Predictive modelling (coming from heavy stats/ maths)
• Regression Analysis
• Propensity modelling (across large customer base datasets)
• Strong scientific investigative approach (hypothesis analysis and testing)
• Excellent data visualisation skills - we're open on platform 
• Knowledge of machine learning would be helpful for the future - however right now - this group are keen to advance their existing models and are always looking to build more!
• Good communications skills (presenting, engaging with various business units)
• A team player - you'll enjoy working with peers on projects - trusted to deliver the goods in your own way
• This role may see you travel across Europe from time to time! 

The opportunity

• You'll join a small but mighty data team of c. 5people reporting into a strong commercial general manager (who is happy to handle the commercial part & continue to leverage buy in for data projects for you)
• You'll build industry leading models servicing customer acquisition, marketing efforts and customer engagement as well as solve ad hoc challenges raised by business leaders
• This is a big data environment 

Adrian Clarke is Head of Analytics Recruitment at IT Search. Your application will be handled in strictest confidence & we will be happy to advise you on your career & direction in data analytics, data science, data technology or digital analytics.

Our client is an equal opportunities employer - however visa sponsorship is not available for this role.