Data Science Consultant New

Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We help to redefine lending practices, uncover and prevent fraud, simplify healthcare, create marketing solutions, and gain deeper insights into the automotive market, all using our unique combination of data, analytics and software. We also assist millions of people to realize their financial goals and help them save time and money.

We operate across a range of markets, from financial services to healthcare, automotive, agribusiness, insurance, and many more industry segments.

We invest in people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data. As a FTSE 100 Index company listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN), we have a team of 22,500 people across 32 countries. Our corporate headquarters are in Dublin, Ireland. Learn more at experianplc.com.

We are seeking a Senior Analytics & Data Science Consultant to play a pivotal role in our growing EMAP Data Science team. This position is ideal for an accomplished professional passionate about advanced analytics, innovation, and delivering impactful solutions to clients.

Role Purpose

The primary goal of this role is to lead advanced research and development programs, strengthen client relationships, acquire strategic datasets, and create solutions through product prototyping. You will focus on:

You will design and refining advanced algorithms and applying them to large datasets to solve complex challenges. You will anticipate obstacles and deliver high-quality results.

Responsibilities

Evaluate and acquire new data assets

Develop new product prototypes

Provide sales support and consultancy

Analyze, and document large datasets

Apply machine learning, data mining, and text mining techniques to extract value from data

Validate model and score performance

Document and present modeling processes and outcomes

Design analytical solutions for internal and external clients to address business problems

Make independent decisions to develop new approaches and resolve uncertainty in complex scenarios

Establish best practices for applying Experian and client data to create insights

Define business assumptions for relevant solutions

Create materials for knowledge sharing and roundtable discussions

Lead programs to enhance client analytical solutions, data quality, model performance, and project timelines

Guide team efforts to identify solutions

Share expertise and improve departmental contributions

Provide mentoring within project teams

Advocate for analytics through publications and presentations

Proficiency in Python

Understanding of data structures and their applications in marketing, risk, and customer management

Familiarity with regression models, XGBoost, neural networks, SVM, and ensemble methods

3+ years of experience in defining scope and delivering customized analytics projects

Expertise in advanced algorithms to solve practical business problems

Statistics

Computer Science

Machine Learning

AI

Programming

Python

You will get:

Personal Development - career pathway for professional growth supported by learning and development programs and unlimited access to online educational training courses, learning materials and books.

Work environment - excellent work conditions with friendly environment, recognized team spirit, and fun and quality recreation time.

Social benefit package including food vouchers, health insurance, monthly flex allowance and internet coverage, Sharesave plan, Employee assistance program, and many other benefits!

Opportunity for Flexible working hours and Home Office.

Experian is an Equal opportunity employer. Everyone can succeed at Experian and bring their whole self to work, irrespective of their gender, ethnicity, religion, colour, sexuality, physical ability or age. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity.

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