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Senior Data Science Research Analyst – Strategy & Corporate Finance

Senior Data Science Research Analyst – Strategy & Corporate Finance

CompanyMcKinsey & Company
LocationBoston, MA, USA, Toronto, ON, Canada, Washington, DC, USA, Jackson Township, NJ, USA, Chicago, IL, USA, Atlanta, GA, USA
Salary$Not Provided – $Not Provided
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s, Master’s
Experience LevelSenior

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or advanced professional degree in data science, statistics, computer science or related field required
  • 3+ years of professional work experience in a data science role; preference for experience in finance or related field
  • Hands-on experience applying data science methods (i.e., statistical modeling, machine learning techniques: regression, forecasting/predictive modeling, decision trees) to business problems
  • Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills with ability to breakdown complex problems, design testing approaches, conduct quantitative analysis at scale, and drive end-to-end solutions
  • Strong sense of ownership and entrepreneurial mindset; demonstrated success delivering outcomes in cross-functional teams
  • Good communication skills with proven ability to communicate analytical and technical concepts effectively with managers and senior leaders, and to both technical and non-technical colleagues
  • Professional, impartial, and independent attitude with a high degree of integrity
  • Comfortable with ambiguity in a work-setting, knowing how to address and manage unpredictable outcomes.
  • Proficiency in Python and relevant libraries (Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn, streamlit)
  • Proficiency in querying language like SQL
  • Experience with AI and machine learning frameworks and libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch)

Responsibilities

  • Perform domain research, data extraction, data transformation, data analytics and/or advanced analytics for asset design and development
  • Support the asset team in advancing the team’s product offerings by improving actionable insights via new AI capabilities
  • Support the delivery of longer-term projects and shorter-term needs for data analysis from corporate finance experts and client delivery teams
  • Conduct experimental testing with new large language models (LLMs)
  • Structure and implement proof of concepts
  • Enhance existing functionality through new analytical approaches
  • Help design end-to-end solutions alongside engineers
  • Analyze large and complex data sets to uncover patterns, trends, and actionable insights using generative artificial intelligence techniques
  • Develop and implement AI models, including machine learning, deep learning, and natural language processing algorithms
  • Design, test, and deploy scalable AI solutions in production environments
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, such as consultants and industry experts, to understand client needs and deliver impactful AI-driven solutions
  • Effectively communicate findings and insights to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Stay current with advancements in AI, machine learning, and deep learning, and apply these innovations to client projects and product development initiatives
  • Contribute to the development and maintenance of AI infrastructure and tools to support ongoing projects and initiatives
  • Foster strong partnerships and collaborate regularly with the product and engineering team, practice experts, and firm stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

    No preferred qualifications provided.