Data Scientist at Six Senses

Job Description

The Data Scientist will play a pivotal role in executing the organisation’s data strategy and transforming data into critical information useful to make sound business decisions by means of predictive modelling.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (Quantitative Management/Computer Science/Statistics/Applied Statistics/Applied Mathematics or related).
• Postgraduate degree in the abovementioned fields preferable.

Experience:

• 5-8 years practical experience in an analytical/quantitative environment.
• Insurance knowledge and experience will be an added advantage.
• Please note that preference will be given to people with disabilities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Operational Delivery

• Involvement in engagement with stakeholders to understand their business challenges and advise on practical analytics solutions.

Business focused collaboration

• Contribute to the successful achievement of vision, strategy and business plan, by assisting with the resolution of problems that pose a threat to the Company of not achieving its vision, strategy and business plan

Strategic Involvement

• Contribute to the Business Intelligence strategy and departmental plans

People Focus

• Managing own career by being accountable for one’s behavior, performance and development