Data Scientist, , United Kingdom - BCG X

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm is seeking a Data Scientist to join their BCG X team in London. The role entails managing the analytics value chain and delivering innovative AI solutions across industries. Ideal candidates are currently enrolled in a Master's or PhD program in related fields and possess strong skills in Python, machine learning techniques, and client-facing engagements. This position offers the opportunity to drive impactful change while collaborating with a diverse team.

Qualifications

• Curious, action-oriented, and communicative candidates preferred.
• Passion for data science, statistics, and AI transformation.
• Provide academic certificates showing grades (A-level, Bachelor, Master).

Responsibilities

• Manage the full analytics value chain and design algorithms.
• Deploy scalable solutions and partner with clients on innovative solutions.
• Develop thought leadership and present at conferences.

Skills

Client-facing skills

Data visualization

Communication of complex concepts

Modern development tools

Advanced analytics

Machine learning techniques

Project management

Education

Master’s or PhD in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Operations Research

Tools

Python

Job description

Job Description

Who We Are

Boston Consulting Group (BCG) partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. Founded in 1963, BCG was a pioneer in business strategy. Today, we help clients with total transformation—driving complex change, enabling organizational growth, building competitive advantage, and delivering bottom-line impact. Success requires blending digital and human capabilities.

Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a variety of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through management consulting, technology and design, corporate and digital ventures, and business purpose. We operate in a collaborative model across all levels of the client organization, generating results that help our clients thrive.

We Are BCG X

We’re a diverse team of over 3,000 tech experts committed to making a difference. Working across industries and disciplines, we combine our experience to address society’s biggest challenges. We create innovative solutions to complex problems, leveraging BCG’s global network and partnerships. BCG X provides a platform for talent to build impactful businesses, products, and services while growing their careers.

Our goal is to create solutions that positively impact millions of lives.

What You'll Do

Our BCG X teams manage the full analytics value chain: framing business challenges, designing algorithms, implementing and deploying scalable solutions, and enabling colleagues and clients to adopt AI. Our offerings range from custom solutions to industry-specific AI software.

As a Data Scientist, you will join our growing team. You will apply data science methods to real-world business situations across industries, driving significant impact. You will partner with clients in various regions and sectors on topics like climate change, helping them design and deploy innovative solutions. Additional responsibilities include developing thought leadership and presenting at conferences.

We seek candidates who are curious, action-oriented, and communicative. Ideal candidates have a passion for data science, statistics, operations research, and transforming organizations into AI-led companies. Requirements include:

• Comfort in client-facing roles with leadership ambitions
• Ability to simplify complex results into visualizations
• Skill in explaining sophisticated data science concepts
• Experience with modern development tools and coding (software development or DevOps experience is a plus)
• Proven ability to apply advanced analytics and synthesize complex data
• Deep understanding of machine learning techniques and their business implications
• Strong project management skills

Please provide academic certificates showing final or current grades (A-level, Bachelor, Master).

What You'll Bring

• Currently enrolled in a Master’s or PhD program in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Operations Research, or related fields
• Technologies: Programming Languages: Python

Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of gender identity, origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. We are an E-Verify employer. Learn more about E-Verify.