Data Scientist

Les Touillets
1 year ago
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Data Scientist - Measurement Specialist

We specialise in the recruitment of high quality candidates in the Finance sector. We have an excellent opportunity for a Data Scientist to join our client in Guernsey. The role holder will support in the development of an online business portal.
£50,000 - £66,000 + Relocation (£2,500 - higher if family also relocating) + Tax Breaks + Sponsored Housing Licence + Pension + Medical + More
9 day fortnight scheme (condense 10 days into 9 days) and 1 day per week from Home
Contract: 18 months / 3 years
Data Scientist’s Core Duties

  • Liaise with management and third parties regarding analytical requirements
  • Develop and test new online tools
  • Assist with statistical exercises and procedure reviews
  • Analyse and understand data quality, models, dictionaries and taxonomies
  • Utilise machine learning techniques, natural language processing, and cognitive computing solutions
  • Interpret complex data
  • Write high-quality code using SQL, Python and R
  • Present findings using dashboards (Power BI / R Shiny) and training to stakeholders
  • Provide recommendations for improvements
    Data Scientist’s Skills Required
  • Experienced Data Scientist or experience in similar role / or Masters Graduate (lower salary)
  • Experienced with Machine Learning
  • Experienced with Computer Programming and writing high-quality code (SQL, Python and R)
  • Experienced with visualisation techniques and dashboards (Power BI, R Shiny)
    Candidates will be required to relocate fully to Guernsey (families can also live under the housing licence supplied by client) and must have rights to work in the UK.
    This truly is an amazing opportunity for someone to experience life in Guernsey where the schools, working and social environment is amazing.
    Are you enthusiastic about the Data Scientist job? Send us your CV in a Word format today

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