Oliver Wyman - Sr. Lead Data Scientist or Principal Data Scientist

Oliver Wyman; Montreal; Remote; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global management consulting leader is seeking a Sr. Lead Data Scientist or Principal Data Scientist to manage technical projects involving data engineering and model development. The role focuses on building innovative solutions to business problems with a passion for technology and collaborative teamwork. Candidates should have a strong technical background, experience with large-scale data solutions, and proficiency in programming languages like Python. Flexible working arrangements are offered, including remote options.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Merit-based progression

Qualifications

• Experience in designing and deploying large-scale data solutions using modern methods and cloud infrastructure.
• Solid understanding of data science fundamentals, including statistics and linear algebra.
• Experience presenting at data science conferences and engaging with the community.

Responsibilities

• Explore data, build models, and evaluate solutions to solve core business problems.
• Communicate and refine models with stakeholders.
• Promote best practices in modeling and data engineering.

Skills

Data engineering

Model development

Infrastructure deployment

Python programming

Machine Learning frameworks

Education

Strong technical background in computer science or data science

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Job description

Overview

Oliver Wyman - Sr. Lead Data Scientist or Principal Data Scientist

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Locations : Boston, Chicago, New York, Dallas, Toronto, Montreal

About Oliver Wyman

Oliver Wyman is a global management consulting leader with offices in over 50 cities across 30 countries. We combine industry expertise with strategic, financial, operational, technological, risk management, and organizational insights to help clients optimize and transform their businesses. Our professionals challenge norms and deliver innovative, tailored solutions impacting top and bottom lines for top Global 1000 companies.

Practice Overview

At Oliver Wyman Digital, we partner with clients to tackle digital challenges by integrating technology with industry expertise. We focus on digital transformation, data analytics, and resilient operations, working collaboratively to deliver lasting impact.

The Role and Responsibilities

As a Lead Data Scientist, you will manage technical projects involving data engineering, model development, and infrastructure deployment. You will develop expertise in specific industries, collaborate with partners and clients, and craft innovative solutions. Your key responsibilities include:

• Exploring data, building models, and evaluating solutions to solve core business problems
• Communicating and refining models with stakeholders
• Staying updated with emerging data science methodologies
• Promoting best practices in modeling and data engineering
• Leading development of proprietary algorithms and tools
• Shaping proposals leveraging data science capabilities

Experience & Qualifications

We seek candidates with a strong technical background in computer science, data science, or related fields, with experience in:

• Designing and deploying large-scale data solutions using modern methods and cloud infrastructure
• Proficiency in programming languages like Python and familiarity with ML frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch
• Solid understanding of data science fundamentals, including statistics and linear algebra
• Experience presenting at data science conferences and engaging with the community
• Interest or background in industries like financial services, healthcare, or energy

Attributes

Ideal candidates are passionate about technology, problem-solving, and impactful solutions, with excellent communication skills, teamwork, and willingness to travel.

Values & Culture

We value rewarding work, merit-based progression, enjoyable and balanced workdays, and flexible working arrangements, including remote options.

How to Apply

Interested? Submit your CV and a brief introduction at our careers page. The process includes technical assessments and team interviews.

Diversity & Inclusion

Oliver Wyman is committed to diversity and equal opportunity, fostering an inclusive environment for all employees.