Data Scientist-Consultant

Our partner is looking for a skilled Data Scientist / Data Analytics Consultant to join their team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, solid technical knowledge, and experience working directly with clients to deliver meaningful results within the banking industry.

Data Analytics and Technical Skills

• Hands-on experience in predictive modeling and data analysis.
• Strong skills in SQL and Python; SAS knowledge is a plus.
• Ability to interpret analytical results and turn them into clear recommendations.
• Current or previous banking industry experience is required.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage deliverable development and workstreams on projects across a range of industries and problem statements.
• Contribute to and/or develop strategies and programs for regional and global clients by leveraging data science tools, including Test & Learn.
• Manage working relationships with client managers and act as a trusted and reliable partner.
• Provide analytical and technical subject matter expertise and drive client success through Test & Learn adoption and competency.
• Develop sound business recommendations and deliver effective client presentations.
• Plan, organize, and structure own work and that of junior project delivery consultants to identify effective analysis structures to address client problems using Test & Learn, synthesize analyses into relevant findings, and create impactful storylines.
• Lead team and external meetings and lead or co-lead project management.
• Contribute to the firm's intellectual capital and solution development.
• Grow from coaching to enable ownership of day-to-day project management across client projects and mentor junior consultants.