Data Scientist
Data Scientist
- Advance your career with exciting professional opportunities in our thriving company with a startup feel
- Add to your experience with our projects that focus on growth, have a positive impact, and truly matter
- Voice your unique ideas in a corporate culture defined by our entrepreneurial spirit, openness, and integrity
- Feel at home working with our helpful, enthusiastic colleagues who have great team spirit
- Broaden your perspective with our extensive training curriculum and learning programs (e.g. LinkedIn Learning)
- Speak your mind in our holistic feedback and development processes (e.g. 360-degree feedback)
- Enjoy our benefits, such as wellbeing support (e.g. Headspace)
- Unwind in our break areas where you can help yourself to the healthy snacks and beverages provided
- See another side of your coworkers at our frequent employee events
- As a Data Scientist at Simon-Kucher you will be an integral part of the project teams working to drive top-line growth for our clients, linked primarily with our Netherlands and UK focused projects. You will be responsible for the core components of the model development process, from data wrangling / pre-processing to Machine Learning model development, testing, and implementation. Throughout this process, you will also gather and communicate meaningful data insights to your project team. Other responsibilities include:
- Data wrangling, extraction, and pre-processing in SQL or Python
- Conducting exploratory data analysis and communicating insights through clear descriptions and visualizations in Tableau or PowerBI.
- Developing, testing, and implementing Machine Learning models
- Conducting research on recent developments in Machine Learning and AI, with a focus on topics related to pricing, sales, and marketing
- Being a topic expert on Machine Learning and AI for your project team, enabling strong project planning and team performance
- Degree in a quantitative field, such as computer science, engineering, statistics, operational research, data science, or equivalent experience
- 2+ years work experience in data science, working in a commercial setting or in consulting
- Experience with Machine Learning and statistical modelling techniques
- Strong programming skills in R and/or Python
- Experience applying advanced analytics and Machine Learning to solve business problems
- Experience with data visualization software / libraries (Tableau, PowerBI)
- Comfort working both on a team and autonomously
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to simply and concisely explain complex analytical topics
- Entrepreneurial spirit—we are a fast-growing team with vast opportunities for growth
- In addition, these areas of knowledge and experience would really make your application stand out:
- Implementation experience with Machine Learning models and applications
- Knowledge of cloud-based Machine Learning engines (AWS, Azure, Google, etc.)
- Experience with large scale data processing tools (Spark, Hadoop, etc.)
- Ability to query and program databases (SQL, No SQL)
- Experience with distributed ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, etc.)
- Familiarity with collaborative software tools (Git, Jira, etc.)
- Experience with user interface libraries / applications (Shiny, Django, etc.)
- Experience in developing ML or statistical models in the field of pricing (e.g. price elasticity modelling) or dynamic pricing
- Domain expertise in pricing, demand forecasting, or time-series data
If you share our passion for ‘the sunny side of consulting’ and would like to join our growing team in Amsterdam, then we would be pleased to receive your application. Submit your application through our ‘Apply Now’ button and make sure your it contains your CV, cover letter, transcripts from high school and university. References are optional.
Simon-Kucher
is a global consultancy with more than 2,000 employees in 30 countries. Our sole focus is on unlocking better growth that drives measurable revenue and profit for our clients. We achieve this by optimizing every lever of their commercial strategy – product, price, innovation, marketing, and sales – based on deep insights into what customers want and value. With nearly 40 years of experience in monetization topics of all kinds, we are regarded as the world’s leading pricing and growth specialist.
Learn more about us here: www.simon-kucher.com
Your personal contact
Anne-Fleur Lefel – Senior Recruitment Coordinator
recruitment.netherlands@simon-kucher.com
