Data Scientist - Analytics - BFSI

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Understand and execute wide range of client requirements in terms of data modeling, machine learning, statistical analysis, algorithm development, analysis planning etc.

Delivery and project management of advance analytics based solutions

Presentation of results to clients and leading client engagements

Coordinating and working closely with remote teams to ensure delivery

Job Requirements

Strong statistical and computational background

Deep understanding and proven expertise in core machine learning concepts:

Data preprocessing and transformation

Feature engineering

Supervised/Unsupervised Learning

Model validation and fine tuning

Algorithm design and implementation

Hands on experience working with Big Data

Strong written, oral communication and presentation skills.

Strong multi tasking skills

Ability to work independently or as a member of a team and open to travel

Technical Skills

Expert level proficiency in data handling (SQL)

Expert level proficiency in machine learning using at least one platform: R, SAS, Python, Matlab

Working knowledge of Hadoop ecosystem (HDFS/Hive/Pig/Mahout)

Familiarity with C/C++, Java, Linux environment and command line tools

Education

Graduate in one of the following fields with strong academic credentials:

Computer Science/IT

Operations Research/Applied Math

Engineering

Statistics

Experience

5-10 years of experience in analytics

Domain expertise in BFSI