Risk Advisory – Data Analytics – Senior Data Scientist (Manager) at Deloitte South Africa

About the Job:

We are looking for enthusiastic, proactive and passionate individuals, who have a keen interest to transform the future of Deloitte and our clients with profound and impactful data insights using Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, to create a distinct competitive edge.

The job will expect you to:

• Communicate effectively and build relationships with stakeholders to understand their business and identify data solutions using Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.
• Deliver on both client and strategic internal engagements.
• Provide expertise on specific predictive modelling techniques and/or software solutions.
• Understand the fundamentals of Machine Learning and other advanced techniques.
• Design overall predictive modelling/Machine Learning project approach from data sourcing to deployment including data architecture that will be required to execute project.
• Perform sophisticated model development analyses.
• Write programs to import data into various technology tools and to scrub, manipulate, and analyse data.
• Report on all findings from analytical programs written in various technology tools
• Understand how to translate technical complexities and solutions into business insights in order to create value for our clients.
• Understand the fundamentals of software development lifecycle and how to make it practical when developing advanced Machine Learning solutions.
• Travel locally and internationally.

Experience and Technical Competencies:

• 4-6 years management experience
• 10 years in data/ data science experience
• Consulting experience is advantageous
• Experience in solving routine and complex business problems
• In-depth knowledge of Data Analytics and Data Science
• Experience in working on multiple projects
• Programming languages: Python, R, JavaScript
• Frameworks and libraries: Tensorflow, PyTorch, Kafka, Spark, Hadoop, Big Data, D3, Docker, Kubernetes.
• Cloud Technologies: AWS, Google Cloud Platform, MS Azure
• Experience in model building and developing AI, using different technologies (R, Python, etc.)
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint
• Able to understand the fundamentals of programming and Machine Learning, the techniques and building blocks.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to present yourself in a competent and professional manner to the client at all times
• Active participation and proactive attitude to service delivery
• Ability to prioritise competing responsibilities
• Demonstrate a broad approach to problem solving
• Work effectively with minimal oversight and within a team environment
• Ability to provide recommendations and guidance to the client for communicating data insights based on experiences and industry leading practices.
• Ability to support management and mentor junior staff  
• Show enthusiasm towards learning
• Ability to pay attention to detail
• Independent, self-motivator and adaptable
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong business acumen

Qualifications

• BSc Data Science
• BSc Statistics
• BSc Financial Mathematics
• BSc IT / Computer Science
• Preferred: Master’s in data science/ ML