Data Scientist at BCG GAMMA

WHO YOU ARE

• We are looking for talented individuals with a passion for data science, statistics, operations research and transforming organizations into AI led innovative companies
• Comfortable in a client-facing role with the ambition to lead teams
• Likes to distill complex results or processes into simple, clear visualizations
• Explain sophisticated data science concepts in an understandable manner
• Love building things and are comfortable working with modern development tools and writing code collaboratively (bonus points if you have a software development or DevOps experience)
• Significant experience applying advanced analytics to a variety of business situations and a proven ability to synthesize complex data
• Deep understanding of modern machine learning techniques and their mathematical underpinnings, and can translate this into business implications for our clients
• Have strong project management skills

WHAT YOU’LL BRING (EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATION)

• Master’s Degree in computer science, applied mathematics, statistics, machine learning, or other data centric disciplines with relevant internships or up to 5 years of relevant industry work experience providing advanced analytics solutions
• Strong record of extracurricular activity, professional accomplishment, and leadership
• Additional experience in core analytic methods such as predictive modeling, customer segmentation/clustering, network analysis, supply chain optimization, simulation, etc.
• Fluency in at least one coding language (Python)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Fast-paced, intellectually intense, service-oriented environment
• Fluency in English is required
• Ability to travel based on client and business needs. Expect 30-50%
• Position is located in Johannesburg