Data Scientist - Job Description Summary

Design and develop new methodologies, quantitative models, analysis, and commentary (as relevant) that improve existing or developing new processes. Maintain and increase existing product performance and independent analysis. Follow, implement and enhance High Design Standards defined within LSEG. Collaborate and work with internal Departments, Partners & Team members to gather & build on Solution Ideas for challenges faced by Global Operation Groups.

Job Description:

• Data handling, data processing and python programming,
• Support delivery of new or enhanced capabilities by defining requirements and/or leading projects.
• Collaborate with business areas within Estimates Contents to discover opportunities for growing commercial performance and operation efficiency using Data Science and Data analytics Capabilities, Tools & Practices.
• Translate and convert business needs into solution requirements
• Propose and implement efficiency improvements to products and processes.
• Develop automated /machine learning solutions for sourcing/loading Company Forecast (Estimates) data into database.
• Build extraction solutions based on different Company & Financial Documents formats like PDFs, HTMLs, XMLs
• Collaborate well with Business Leaders, Content & Data Teams and Product groups for large-scale Analytical Projects to address Business problems and encash Opportunities
• Ensure Appropriate Resources are involved and participate actively in projects.
• Build POCs, visualizations and pipeline tools for product design and development.
• Work with development groups for deployment of analytics solutions.
• Maintain process documentation.
• Act as a champion for data science and guiding business users and peers on analytical techniques, tools, and technology.

Knowledge & Skill:

• Extensive experience in using Python & Data Science Skills
• Experience in version control systems like Git.
• Understanding of relational database and SQL skills.
• Proficient with Flask/Django (any one of the frameworks).
• Proficient in bringing common understanding and precision to complex/poorly structured problem areas statements.
• Proficient in machine learning algorithms such as decision tree, Random Forest etc..
• Excellent understanding of NLP concepts e.g word2vec, bag of words, embeddings.
• Experience in designing, developing, and deploying sophisticated statistical models based on machine learning and deep learning algorithms.
• Excellent understanding of statistics and probability concepts.
• Proficient in using tools and libraries such as Scikit-learn, NumPy, Pandas.
• Proficient with anyone of the deep learning frameworks like PyTorch, TensorFlow, etc.
• Strong understanding of HTML, CSS, and Web scraping.
• Strong Problem-solving aptitude/ Analytical Thinking.
• Good understanding of REST API architecture and containers (Kubernetes or Docker).
• Ability to handle large quantities of datasets.
• Narrate Use Cases (to technical and mostly non-technical audience) about our content and processes by data analysis and visualization.
• Strong written, communication and presentation skills.  Able to respond and present work to peers, senior management, and other content partners.

Good to have:

• Significant experience in working with Financial Markets, Capital Markets and Data Companies.

Qualification:

• Bachelors/Masters or equivalent in Engineering or Higher education in Statistics, Mathematics  or related quantitative subject area with Data science certification

Desired Skills:

• 5+ years of Data Science project experience in Finance domain is desired.

LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth.

Our purpose is the foundation on which our culture is built. Our values of Integrity, Partnership, Excellence and Change underpin our purpose and set the standard for everything we do, every day. They go to the heart of who we are and guide our decision making and everyday actions.

Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 65 countries. However, we will value your individuality and enable you to bring your true self to work so you can help enrich our diverse workforce. You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas and are committed to sustainability across our global business. You will experience the critical role we have in helping to re-engineer the financial ecosystem to support and drive sustainable economic growth. Together, we are aiming to achieve this growth by accelerating the just transition to net zero, enabling growth of the green economy and creating inclusive economic opportunity.

LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives.

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