Senior Data Scientist - Forensic Data Analytics - ...

Your key responsibilities

You will balance your time between identifying innovative client problems suitable for Data Science, directly liaising with our clients to understand their complex requirements, formulating innovate methodologies and techniques to solve these issues and leading a team to deliver unique solutions.

Your key responsibilities will include the following:

• Act as the technical lead in client conversations and bids, driving the choice of techniques and methodologies for solutions, highlighting opportunities for clients to benefit from Data Science and contributing to successful sales of engagements.
• Curate client business problems that are suited to a Forensic Data Science approach with broad awareness of innovations happening in both Forensics and Data Science realms.
• Managing teams of data scientists, engineers and data analysts, driving the direction of solution development, providing technical and managerial leadership and shaping delivery approaches.
• Take a significant role in the strategy, growth of the team and wider practice, sharing knowledge and supporting the development of other team members.
• Promote Forensic Data Science solutions to clients, other Forensics professionals and the rest of EY.

To qualify for the role, you need to have

We’re interested in passionate leaders, with the intellectual curiosity to actively pursue new knowledge in the rapidly changing world of data. Naturally you’ll need a strong background in cutting edge tools and techniques to successfully complete a complex data analytics project. But we’re not just looking for strong technical skills – we’re interested in people that can nurture relationships, both internal and external, and are committed to intimately understanding our client’s needs. If you’re looking to become part of a community of advisors where you’ll make a measurable difference across some of the most prestigious businesses around, this role is for you.

• Strong academic background with a degree level qualification in a relevant STEM discipline (Masters / PhD preferred) or equivalent work experience.
• Demonstrable experience of applying Data Science techniques to real-world problems producing real impact.
• Experience of advising external clients on insights and strategies related to Data Science, ideally in the fraud, Regulatory Compliance, and litigation support space.
• Proven ability to analyse business problems, create solutions combining the right technology & experience and articulate business value
• Experience developing long-term relationships across a network of diverse stakeholders to maintain and expand business opportunities
• Excellent project management skills and the ability to prioritize when working on multiple engagements
• Strong influencing skills, and the confidence to communicate complex technical concepts to a wide range of audiences
• Experience of leading large teams, complex engagements and mentoring and coaching junior staff to maximise performance.
• Experience developing your team through constant coaching and feedback, providing challenging goals and guaranteeing your people have the skills, knowledge and opportunities to grow
• A proven record in data science, and an in-depth knowledge of tools such as tensorFlow, pytorch or Spark in addition to core skills in SQL / NoSQL databases and programming languages like Python or R. Ideally, you’ll also have an in-depth knowledge visualization tools such as PowerBI, Tableau, or Spotfire. A working knowledge of the Azure stack and its components is also desirable.

What we look for

We are looking for tenacious and curious individuals with a desire to ‘get to the bottom’ of things. You will be both intellectually rigorous, with extremely strong analytical skills and a passion for data as well as adaptable and able to build strong relationships.

What working at EY offers

We offer a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you