Strategic Analytics Lead Data Scientist
Company: Deloitte
Location: Cleveland
Posted on: May 16, 2022
Job Description:
Strategic Analytics - Lead Data Scientist
The Strategic Analytics team, part of the Finance organization of
the US Firm, executes strategic and advanced analytic projects
across a range of functional areas related to the Firm's strategy
and financial performance. Our project-based team is looking for a
Data Scientist who will be responsible for conducting analyses
using advanced statistics and data mining techniques to enable
better decision making. This role will have exposure to Firm
leadership and help Deloitte achieve its strategic priorities.
Work You'll Do
The Strategic Analytics team typically executes projects across the
following areas:
Analytics
- Develop and drive complex projects using Advanced analytic
techniques. Translate conceptual questions into data-driven
analyses to allow leaders to make informed decisions
- Support Finance and Firm leadership with ad-hoc specialized
analyses and provide support for leadership and management
meetings
Strategy
- Drive large scale, complex cross-functional initiatives in
support of the CFO and COO's key strategic priorities
- Lead efforts to optimize our business operations
- Identify key indicators of economic shifts, business and/or
policy changes and prepare situational playbooks to allow leaders
to focus on mission critical decisions
Execution
- Manage the implementation of changes once strategic
recommendations are approved by driving cross-functional
stakeholder engagement, communications / change management
- Develop and operationalize reporting to measure impact of
implemented changes
Requirements:
- Bachelors' / Masters' Degree in Statistics, Applied
Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering or other technical
discipline
- 5-6 years of relevant work experience in a technical field
- Experience in programming languages, including but not limited
to R, Python or SAS
- Experience working in data visualization software such a
Tableau
- Strong understanding of statistical analysis, predictive
modeling and data engineering techniques
- Ability to develop analytical approaches to answer high-level
questions and develop insightful recommendations
- A client-service mindset and a desire to take on tough and
challenging projects. The scope and variety of work will change
frequently depending on the current project portfolio
- Exceptional attention to detail and ability to work effectively
with minimal supervision
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal;
ability to "tell the story" and develop executive level
presentations with guidance
- An ability to work effectively across functions and levels;
comfort collaborating with teammates in a virtual environment. The
Strategic Analytics group is a virtual team with colleagues located
across the US.
- Proficiency in in MS Excel and PowerPoint.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without
the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the
future.
- Ability to travel up to less than 10% is required (While 10% of
travel is a requirement of the role, due to COVID-19, non-essential
travel has been suspended until further notice).
Additional Qualifications:
- An understanding of finance and financial analysis is
preferred
- Flexible work style. Occasional travel may be needed. A
US-based office location is required
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without
the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the
future
How you'll grow in Strategic Analytics
Due to Strategic Analytics' specialized and focused mission, our
team members have an incredible opportunity to work with senior
executives on high impact projects across our Businesses and
Enabling Areas. You will have the opportunity to gain a solid
understanding "how Deloitte operates" beyond a single function. We
nurture talent by providing supportive leadership for growth
opportunities and believe that development has no ceiling.
Keywords: Deloitte, Cleveland , Strategic Analytics Lead Data Scientist, Other , Cleveland, Ohio
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