Title: Senior Data Scientist - Finance (Newcastle Upon Tyne)

Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear, North East, NE1 6QF, UK

Company: Client Server

Senior Data Scientist (R Python SAS SQL SPSS) Newcastle / WFH to £100k

Do you have data science and data analytics experience combined with excellent communication and client facing skills?

You could be progressing your career at a top tier management consultancy who are expanding their presence in the North East.

As a Data Scientist / Consultant you'll focus on one project at a time, liaising closely with clients (mainly within finance / banking / wealth management). You'll manage data projects end-to-end, gathering client requirements, managing data collection, model creation and analysis; you will conduct primary and secondary research, tackling information limitations, producing insights and overseeing the work of data analysts to ensure complete project deliverables to a high standard.

Location / WFH:

You'll join the team in Central Newcastle three days a week in a hybrid work from home model, please note you will also visit client sites occasionally (all travel and expenses fully paid).

About you:

• You are degree educated, having achieved a 2.1 or above in a relevant discipline, e.g. Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science, Informatics or Engineering
• You have strong experience with analytics and data manipulation software e.g. R, Python, PySpark, SAS, SQL, SPSS
• You have a strong understanding of financial markets and instruments
• You take a consultative approach and have polished communication and stakeholder management skills
• You're able to work independently and take ownership of projects end-to-end
• You have experience of working in specialised consulting firms, top tier banking or financial institutions

What's in it for you:

As a Senior Data Scientist you will receive a competitive package:

• Salary to £100k
• Hybrid working (x3 days in Newcastle)
• Excellent training and career progression opportunities
• Diverse and inclusive environment
• Health and wellbeing support
• Volunteering opportunities
• Pension

Apply now to find out more about this Senior Data Scientist (R Python PySpark SAS SQL SPSS) opportunity.

At Client Server we believe in a diverse workplace that allows people to play to their strengths and continually learn. We're an equal opportunities employer whose people come from all walks of life and will never discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The clients we work with share our values.

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