Data Scientist

Simon-Kucher; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Simon-Kucher as a Data Scientist and contribute to our dynamic Data Science team in London. You will drive impactful growth for clients by developing models, analyzing data, and providing insightful communication. This role offers extensive training, a supportive culture, and hybrid working options, making it ideal for those looking to grow in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Extensive training and learning opportunities

Supportive feedback and development processes

Range of benefits focused on wellbeing

Qualifications

• 2+ years of work experience in data science.
• Strong programming skills in R and/or Python.
• Experience with data visualization software.

Responsibilities

• Data wrangling, extraction, and pre-processing in SQL or Python.
• Conduct exploratory data analysis and communicate insights.
• Develop, test, and implement Machine Learning models.

Skills

Data wrangling

Machine Learning

Statistical modeling

Python

R

Data visualization

Communication

Education

Degree in quantitative field

Tools

Tableau

PowerBI

SQL

Job description

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Data Scientist

Location: London, United Kingdom

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Data Science team in London!

How you will create impact:

As a Data Scientist at Simon-Kucher, you will be an integral part of the project teams working to drive top-line growth for our clients, primarily focused on UK and Netherlands projects. You will be responsible for core components of the model development process, from data wrangling/pre-processing to Machine Learning model development, testing, and implementation. You will also gather and communicate meaningful data insights to your project team. Your responsibilities include:

• Data wrangling, extraction, and pre-processing in SQL or Python
• Conducting exploratory data analysis and communicating insights through clear descriptions and visualizations in Tableau or PowerBI
• Developing, testing, and implementing Machine Learning models
• Conducting research on recent developments in Machine Learning and AI, focusing on pricing, sales, and marketing topics
• Being a subject matter expert on Machine Learning and AI for your project team, enabling effective project planning and performance

Your profile:

• Degree in a quantitative field such as computer science, engineering, statistics, operational research, data science, or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of work experience in data science, in a commercial or consulting setting
• Experience with Machine Learning and statistical modeling techniques
• Strong programming skills in R and/or Python
• Experience applying advanced analytics and Machine Learning to solve business problems
• Experience with data visualization software/libraries (Tableau, PowerBI)
• Comfort working both independently and in a team
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex analytical topics clearly and concisely
• Entrepreneurial spirit; we are a fast-growing team with vast growth opportunities

Additionally, the following areas would make your application stand out:

• Implementation experience with Machine Learning models and applications
• Knowledge of cloud-based Machine Learning platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
• Experience with large-scale data processing tools (Spark, Hadoop)
• Ability to query and program databases (SQL, NoSQL)
• Experience with distributed ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch)
• Familiarity with collaborative tools (Git, Jira)
• Experience with user interface libraries/applications (Shiny, Django)
• Experience developing ML or statistical models in pricing or dynamic pricing (e.g., price elasticity modeling)
• Domain expertise in pricing, demand forecasting, or time-series data

What we offer:

• A culture driven by entrepreneurial spirit, openness, and integrity
• Extensive training and learning opportunities
• Supportive feedback and development processes
• Hybrid work model: London office, client sites, and remote work options
• Range of benefits focused on your wellbeing