• Application Deadline:
• Position: Data Scientist


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 7 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Data Science / Research 
  

Description

Data Engineering

• Develop the data pipelines to bring data from the various sources into central analytics database.


• Propose initiatives to capture additional data which can be leveraged for analytics.

Data Analytics

• Identify opportunities for leveraging data to drive business solutions.


• Develop analytics solutions for business use as required.


• Develop processes and tools to monitor and analyse model performance and data accuracy.


• Drive adoption of analytic solutions in order to ensure value realisation.

Project Management

• End-to-end management of external consultants where external support is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a reputable institution


• Demonstrable technical competence via assessment exercises and project portfolio


• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in a similar role, with at least three (3) years at middle management level


• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to identify opportunities and develop/grow existing businesses.


• In-depth understanding of trends, challenges, opportunities, regulations and legislation across various industries


• Strong problem-solving skills


• Strong analytical skills of Innovative and creative thinking


• Experience using statistical computer languages (Python, SQL, etc.) to manipulate data and draw insights from large data sets.


• Advanced working SQL knowledge and experience working with relational databases, query authoring (SQL) as well as working familiarity with a variety of databases.


• Experience creating and using advanced machine learning algorithms and statistics: regression, simulation, scenario analysis, modelling, clustering, decision trees, neural networks.


• Knowledge of advanced statistical techniques and concepts (regression, properties of distributions, statistical tests, and proper usage, etc.) and experience with applications.


• Experience visualizing/presenting data for stakeholders using: Power BI, Business Objects.