Senior Manager - Data Science & Analytics
We are partnering with a growing financial services organisation embarking on a major data transformation. You will play a pivotal role in driving this transformation by leading a team of data analysts and implementing cutting-edge analytics initiatives.
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Manager to lead our data science and analytics function. The successful candidate will have a strong background in data analytics or data science, with experience in leading teams and implementing predictive models.
The ideal candidate will have expertise in SQL, advanced experience with predictive analytics, machine learning, and statistical modelling, as well as hands-on experience with text mining and unstructured data analysis.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and mentor a team of data analysts.
* Oversee the data extraction process to support strategic initiatives.
* Develop and implement predictive insights, advanced analytics and machine learning models.
* Present insights to senior leadership, influencing data-driven decision-making.
* Design compelling data visualisations.
* Collaborate with key business functions to embed data analytics into business operations.
* Drive continuous improvement across data.
Requirements
* Proven leadership experience in data analytics or data science.
* Strong stakeholder management and storytelling skills to translate data into insights.
* Expertise in SQL for extraction and manipulation.
* Advanced experience with predictive analytics, machine learning, and statistical modelling.
* Hands-on experience with text mining and unstructured data analysis.
* Background in financial services preferred.
* Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma methodologies and operations research is a plus.