Jobs at BSG

Main Purpose of the Role: 

Our Data Science team provide critical data science and data analytics expertise and experience to help solve our clients most important business problems. You will work within multi-skilled delivery teams to design and deploy cutting edge solutions within client environments.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Honours or Master’s Degree in Mathematical Statistics, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Engineering or related field
• Certifications: e.g. SAS, any Big Data certifications, SCRUM / Prince2

Experience:

• 5-12 years of solving complex business and technology problems through applying data science techniques within a fast-paced project environment
• Experience in machine learning, deep learning, data mining, statistical methodology and demonstrated experience using these techniques to solve business problems

• Experience with analytics tools such as R, Python, SPSS, MATLAB and BI tools such as QlikView, PowerBI, Tableau is required
• Experience with deep learning tools (such as Keras, TensorFlow or Theano) and  distributed computing frameworks (such as Hadoop and Spark) is a plus
• Evidence of leading and developing others whilst taking ownership for specific project outcomes
• Must possess basic project management skills such as estimation, planning and risk & issue management
• Relevant industries include (but are not limited to): Banking, Insurance/Assurance, Telcos, Oil & Gas, Retail, FMCG, Specialised Financial Services

Job Objectives:

• To help clients articulate and solve their most important business problems through the use of data, technology, domain knowledge, industry expertise and research

• Understand the impact of big data and machine data trends, as well as emerging data science technologies on our clients and their customers
• Work with our clients to create innovative solutions to business problems
• Help clients innovate and create new business data models
• Persuade and influence business leaders to make the right decisions
• Drive the execution of key initiatives, through approach and knowledge, to support projects delivery and bring the science of data to life
• Profile the BSG brand to attract talent and build further client opportunities
• Coach and mentor other BSG consultants to grow skills and drive effective delivery 

Skills and Attributes:    

• Able to shape the project delivery approach and lead the execution plan for designing and deploying cutting edge machine learning solutions in business environments.
• Able to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary project team, coaching and mentoring others to deliver end-to-end business solutions in a collaborative and professional manner.
• Deep understanding of statistical and predictive modelling concepts and machine learning approaches with practical experience assessing the accuracy of data sources and data gathering techniques. Experience working with various data architecture.
• Able to explain technical concepts and their real world advantages/disadvantages to a business audience.
• Able to build good working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders (at all levels).
• Understands and applies best practises for own work and able to influence others to improve delivery standards. Experience with Git and modern software development workflow will be a plus.
• Experience delivering project outcomes using design thinking, lean start-up and agile principles.
• Natural leadership and the ability to easily establish trust-based relationships.
• Skilled in gaining valuable insights through collaboration and communication.
• Enjoys challenging work and has the proven ability to adapt manage change.
• Has an understanding of project-related commercial management for the engagement.
• Contribute to the organisation's knowledge goals through the publication of knowledge-related articles, presentation at industry events or the advancement of knowledge management related initiatives within the organisation.

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Main Purpose of the Role:

Engage a multi-skilled BSG ecosystem spanning Strategy, Data Science, Technology, Analysis and Design and Delivery Management, in order to bring insightful and pragmatic strategic guidance to our clients. One that shapes how they leverage international benchmarks, fused together with a reality of the local context their businesses operate within. 
So that, in partnership with our clients' executive teams we collectively achieve the benefits and outcomes that are beyond the reach of ordinary people.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A tertiary degree with honours that has given you an opportunity to grow your problem solving skills.

• For example: BBusSci, BCom, BSc Eng, BEng or BSc

Experience:

• 5-12 years consulting experience
• A track record of successfully of shaping and leading business and technology change
• Experience in working with key decision makers at the highest levels across industries

Job Objectives:

• Lead and motivate high energy teams
• Build real and lasting relationships at the top levels of our clients
• Coach and mentor other consultants to grow skills and drive effective delivery
• Understand the impact of business trends and emerging technology on our clients
• Work with our clients to create innovative solutions to business problems and customer needs
• Communicate the required change in person and through writing
• Drive the execution of key initiatives required to bring strategy to life
• Support the relationship sales process
• Profile the BSG brand to attract talent and build further client opportunities

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to structure and solve problems and communicate solutions
• Ability to collaborate with both BSG and client team members
• Primary and secondary research
• Data gathering and analysis
• Awareness of project planning and delivery management
• Conducting client interviews and workshops
• Facilitating workshops
• Awareness of IT practices and solution design
• Exposure to design thinking, lean start-up and agile practices