Assoc Data Scientist III

IHG Hotels & Resorts; Makati; On-site; PHP 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

IHG Hotels & Resorts is seeking a skilled analytics professional based in Makati, Metro Manila, to enhance the IHG One Rewards program. In this role, you will execute small to mid-sized analytics projects, leveraging your expertise in SQL and Python to develop robust models.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a quantitative field and have a strong analytical background, with experience in cloud workflows and machine learning techniques. Excellent communication skills are crucial for collaborating with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive work experience in analytics with a Bachelor’s degree.
• 3+ years of progressive work experience in analytics with a Master’s degree.
• Familiarity with cloud ML workflows.

Responsibilities

• Develop a strong understanding of IHG One Rewards program.
• Execute analytics projects end-to-end with light oversight.
• Support A/B test setup and results analysis.

Skills

Strong SQL

Python for analytics

Supervised ML techniques

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics or a closely related field

Master’s degree in Business Analytics, Data Science or a related field

Tools

Git

GCP Vertex AI pipelines

BigQueryML

Job description

Key Accountabilities

• Develop a strong business knowledge of IHG One Rewards program
• Execute small to mid-sized modeling or analytics projects end-to-end with light oversight
• Apply feature engineering and model evaluation best practices
• Support A/B test setup and results analysis
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to clarify requirements
• Prepare clear, business-ready summaries of analytical findings
• Other job duties as assigned based on focus of the role

Education / Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics or a closely related quantitative field with 5 or more years of progressive work experience in analytics; or master’s degree in Business Analytics, Data Science or a related field with 3 or more years of progressive work experience in analytics

Technical Skills and Knowledge

• Strong SQL and Python for analytics and model development
• Working knowledge of supervised ML techniques and evaluation metrics
• Experience with version control (Git) and code reproducibility
• Familiarity with cloud ML workflows (GCP Vertex AI pipelines, BigQueryML)
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills