Data Scientist

Experian Information Solutions, Inc.; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data analytics company seeks an experienced Senior Data Science / Analytics Consultant to join its team and support its cloud-based platform. The successful candidate will engage with clients to design and deliver analytics solutions that enhance their business outcomes. Strong expertise in analytical modelling, credit risk management, and proficiency in Python is necessary. The position offers a hybrid work model and attractive benefits, including a competitive compensation package and generous annual leave.

Benefits

Great compensation package

Pension

BUPA healthcare

Sharesave scheme

25 days annual leave with 8 bank holidays

Qualifications

• 8+ years experience in credit risk management or banking sector.
• Strong experience in analytical modelling and consultancy.
• Deep coding knowledge in Python and familiarity with SAS or R.

Responsibilities

• Design analytics solutions for consumer lending and credit risk management.
• Engage clients to identify problems and deliver analytics solutions.
• Coordinate with Analytics Pre-Sales team to support sales opportunities.

Skills

Analytical modelling

Consultancy

Credit risk decisioning

Python

SAS

R

Stakeholder management

Cloud / AWS

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 clients’ 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.
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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.

Benefits

• Hybrid working
• Great compensation package
• Core benefits include pension, BUPA healthcare, Sharesave scheme and more.
• 25 days annual leave with 8 bank holidays and 3 volunteering days. You can purchase additional annual leave.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer. Innovation is a critical part of Experian’s DNA and practice, and our diverse workforce drives our success. Everyone can succeed at Experian and bring their whole self to work, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, religion, colour, sexuality, physical ability or age.

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