Senior Data Scientist

About the role

Experian is looking for a Senior Data Scientist to join its growing EMAP Data Science team in Madrid. The role designs, develops and delivers data science solutions that turn data into actionable insights and scalable solutions for clients, combining programming, data engineering, statistical modelling, machine learning and Generative AI.

Key responsibilities

• Evaluate and acquire new data assets, and analyze and document large datasets
• Develop new product prototypes and design analytical solutions for internal and external clients
• Provide sales support and consultancy, and lead programs to improve client solutions, data quality, model performance and project timelines
• Apply machine learning, data mining and text mining techniques, and validate model and score performance
• Document and present modeling processes and outcomes, and share expertise and mentor project teams
• Advocate for analytics through publications and presentations, and define best practices and business assumptions

Required profile

• 3+ years of experience defining scope and delivering customized analytics projects
• Expertise in advanced algorithms to solve practical business problems
• Understanding of data structures and their use in marketing, risk and customer management

Required skills

• Proficiency in Python
• Familiarity with regression models, XGBoost, neural networks, SVM and ensemble methods

What we offer

• Career pathway with learning and development programs and unlimited access to online training, materials and books
• Social benefits including food vouchers, health insurance, monthly flex allowance, internet coverage, sharesave plan and employee assistance program
• Flexible working hours and home office option