Data Mining Consultant needed for Top Employer

ROSS; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading analytics firm in Toronto is seeking a Data Mining Consultant to leverage data mining techniques and business intelligence to assist clients in achieving their goals. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of relevant experience and a solid statistical background. This role involves both technical development and client engagement, making strong communication skills essential. This company is recognized as one of the '100 Best Companies to Work For'.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years Analytical and BI experience.
• Experience in Telecommunications, Banking, or Financial Services.
• Knowledge of DW/BI concepts and applications.

Responsibilities

• Plan and develop core application components focusing on data mining.
• Assist clients in defining and achieving their business goals.
• Participate in application design and architecture.

Skills

Deep knowledge of data mining and statistics

Analytical and BI experience

Excellent problem-solving skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work independently and with a team

Education

Degree in Statistics or related field

Tools

Cognos

SAS

Angoss

SPSS

Hyperion

Job description

Our client is a leader in business intelligence and analytics. Their software provides one integrated process for analyzing data from every source and gaining the predictive power to drive change at every level. This is your chance to join this great organization which has been included on Fortune’s list of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" for seven straight years.

You are passionate about data mining. Using your deep technical skills combined with your strong statistical background you will be consulting with our client’s customers on marketing solutions using predictive and analytic models.

You will…

• Plan and develop core application components, with an emphasis on data mining, analytical and modeling capabilities. This will most often include data preparation, analysis and model development.
• Communicate the business value of our client’s analytical solutions, and assist clients to define and achieve their business goals.
• Understand and translate client’s business requirements into workable technical solutions.
• Apply Data Mining Methodology, and contribute to its ongoing continuous improvement.
• Participate in application design and architecture.
• Complete all levels of application testing and q/a, and prepare all required documentation.
• Provide presentations, internally and/or with clients, as required.
• Work with Sales and Pre-sales to qualify solution sales opportunities, and to demonstrate, prove and sell the value of our client’s analytical solutions.
• Mentor other consultants as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

You must have…

• Deep knowledge of data mining and statistics. Degree in Statistics or related field is preferred.
• Minimum 5+ years Analytical and BI (Business Intelligence) experience. You can develop analytical, segmentation and predictive models preferably for clients in Telecommunications, Banking and Financial Services and Insurance industries.
• Knowledge of, and experience with, DW/BI concepts, applications, and supporting data structures.
• Knowledge of, and experience with transformations required to build effective data mining/analytical data sets.
• Demonstrated excellent problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.
• Willingness to travel when necessary (no more than about 25%).

It would be great if you have…

• Knowledge and experience with predictive and analytic tools from major vendors such as, but not limited to Cognos, SAS, Angoss, SPSS, Hyperion.
• Consulting experience with external clients, in competitive situations.