Data Science Consultant

Experian Information Solutions, Inc.; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading analytics company based in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Senior Data Science / Analytics Consultant to support cloud-based solutions. The consultant will design analytics solutions, engage with clients, and provide consultancy in credit risk management. Strong expertise in Python, SAS, or R, along with a deep understanding of consumer lending, is required. This role offers the chance to influence business outcomes using innovative data analytics strategies.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical modelling and consultancy experience in credit risk management or banking.
• Experience in leading business decisions through applied modeling and analytics.
• Expertise in credit risk decisioning.
• Deep coding knowledge in Python with SAS or R.
• Good stakeholder management skills.
• Subject matter expert on consumer lending mechanics.
• Knowledge of Cloud / AWS.

Responsibilities

• Design analytics solutions to address client problems in consumer lending.
• Engage with clients to identify problems and deliver analytics solutions.
• Present proposals and recommendations to clients.
• Provide consultancy on overarching strategies.
• Co-ordinate with the sales team to support opportunities.

Job description

Senior Data Science / Analytics Consultant

We have a new vacancy for an experienced Senior Data Science / Analytics Consultant to join our Analytics team and support our cloud‑based Ascend platform.

You will partner with clients to understand their business, identify what data is required and how clients can best use Experian data analytics to improve business outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Design analytics solutions to client's problems in any area of consumer lending and credit risk management, using Experian analytics solutions.
• Engage in a consultative way with the client, to identify problems and define, design and deliver analytics solutions, with expertise in credit risk modelling and optimisation techniques.
• Present proposals to clients for analytics solutions, including recommendations.
• Provide consultancy on the potential 'bigger picture' strategies.
• Co‑ordinate with Experian's Analytics Pre‑Sales team to contribute to sales opportunities and support the conversion of sales prospects.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical modelling and consultancy experience gained in credit risk management or banking sector as a Consultant, Data Scientist or Machine Learning Engineer.
• Applied modelling and analytics experience to lead business decisions.
• Expertise in credit risk decisioning.
• Deep coding knowledge in Python with SAS or R.
• Good stakeholder management skills.
• Subject matter expert on the mechanics of consumer lending (risk, data usage, outcomes).
• Knowledge of Cloud / AWS.
• Product strategy experience desirable but not essential.

Equal Opportunity

Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer. Everyone can succeed at Experian and bring their whole self to work, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, religion, colour, sexual orientation, physical ability or age.