Director, Data Scientist l Forensic and Litigation Consulting

FTI Consulting

  • New York City, NY
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 23 days ago
Who We AreFTI Consulting is the world’s leading expert-driven consulting firm. Over the last 40 years, FTI Consulting experts have served as the trusted advisor to Fortune 500 companies and the world’s leading law and private equity firms when they are facing their greatest opportunities and challenges. Our strong performance and continued success are a direct reflection of the ambition, energy, and commitment of our talented professionals across the globe to make a positive impact for our clients and communities.At FTI Consulting, you’ll be inspired and empowered to make an impact on headline matters that change history. Working side by side with the world’s leading experts in your field, you’ll be surrounded by an open collaborative culture that embraces diversity, recognition, professional development and most importantly, you.There’s never been a more exciting time to join FTI Consulting and this is where you will do the most exciting and fulfilling work of your career.Are you ready to make an impact?About The RoleData Scientists on FTI’s AI Build Team should have a pragmatic approach to problem-solving and be capable of developing end-to-end solutions that clients can rely on in production. They should be capable of challenging their own work and finding a balance between perfection and practicality.As a Director on FTI’s AI Build Team, you will provide guidance, leadership, and mentorship to junior members of the team, while simultaneously leading workstreams on larger projects. You will showcase your expertise across a number of technical areas including programming, AI/ML and best practices.What You’ll DoData Management
  • Develop and oversee comprehensive ETL processes
  • Ideate and maintain functional relational databases
  • Structure and perform quality control procedures for data ingestion, querying, and usages
Data Analysis
  • Perform exploratory data analysis and render key insights through evidenced results
  • Execute data quality assessments
  • Illustrate material understandings through coherent data visualizations
  • Manage concurrent investigations into required datasets
  • Execute and tune statistical analyses
Modeling
  • Conduct necessary research for proof-of-concept model selection
  • Identify viable model features and apply appropriate normalizations
  • Appropriately log model parameters and metrics for comparison
  • Diligently optimize current processes and pipelines
  • Perform quality control and debugging assistance for junior data scientists
  • Actively work on ModelOps design and implementation
  • Bring completed models to production
Communication
  • Frequently partner with internal and external stakeholders
  • Lead meetings with internal and external non-technical stakeholders to deliver insights
  • Outline objectives and track progress of junior data scientists
How You’ll GrowThis is an excellent opportunity for a person with proven analytical experience to join a growing, dynamic team, and work on a variety of projects in a wide range of industries. Directors will have opportunities to collaborate laterally and vertically, internally, and externally, as well as lead and design projects through developing various approaches to complex issues.What You Will Need to SucceedBasic Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Math, Physics, Computer Science, Statistics, or related field of study
  • 5+ years of post-graduate professional experience or Masters/PhD degree in Math Physics, Computer Science, Statistics, or related field of study with 3+ years of post-graduate professional experience
  • Ability to travel to clients and FTI office(s)
Technical Platform Requirements
  • Experience in the following computing language: Python
  • Experience in any of the following query languages: T/SQL, PL/SQL, and PL/pgSQL
  • Experience in the following version control language: Git
  • Experience in any of the following database platforms: Postgres, Databricks, Apache Spark, MSSQL, and Oracle
  • Experience in any of the following AI/ML frameworks: Huggingface, Torch, Tensforflow, Scikit-Learn, and Spacy
  • Experience in any of the following additional platforms related to MLOps: MLFlow and Docker
  • Experience in any of the following on-demand cloud computer platforms: AWS, GCP, and Azure
Technical Concept Requirements
  • Experience in any of the following AI/ML topics: Natural Language Processing (NLP), Forecasting, Clustering, Recommendation Engines, Network Analysis (Graph Theory), and Regressions
  • Experience in any of the following AI/ML concepts: Cross Validation, Ensemble Methods, Over/Under Fitting, Accuracy/Precision/Recall
  • Experience in any of the following computer science concepts: Object Oriented Programming, Hashing, Space Complexity, and Parallel Processing (Multiprocessing)
Non-Technical Requirements
  • Experience in leading technical teams
  • Experience in managing and ideating a proof-of-concept while leading the proceeding phases; Development, Testing, Deployment, and Maintenance
  • Experience in mentoring junior resources
#LI-PD1Our Benefits
  • Our goal is to support the well-being of you and your families—physically, emotionally, and financially. We offer comprehensive benefits such as the following:
  • Competitive total compensation, including bonus earning potential
  • Full package of benefits plans, including medical, dental, and vision coverage along with life and disability insurance
  • Generous paid time off
  • Company matched 401(k) retirement savings plan
  • Potential for flexible work arrangements
  • Generous paid parental leave and flex return support
  • Family care benefits, including back-up child/elder care
  • Employee wellness platform
  • Employee recognition programs
  • Paid time off for volunteering in your community
  • Corporate matching for charitable donations most important to you
  • Make an impact in our communities through company sponsored pro bono work
  • Professional development and certification programs
  • Free in-office snacks and drinks
  • Free smartphone and cellular plan (if applicable)
  • FTI Perks & Discounts at retailers and businesses
  • Upscale offices close to public transportation
About FTI ConsultingFTI Consulting is a global business advisory firm dedicated to helping clients with their most significant opportunities and challenges. With more than 7,600 employees located in 31 countries, our broad and diverse bench of award–winning experts advise their clients when they are facing their most significant opportunities and challenges. At FTI Consulting, we embrace, cultivate and maintain a culture of diversity, inclusion & belonging, which are fundamental components to our core values. FTI Consulting is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange and has been named the #1 Professional Services Firm on Forbes List of America’s Best Employers and the best firm to work for by Consulting Magazine. For more information, visit and connect with us on and .FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.Additional Information
  • Job Family/Level: Op Level 3 - Director
  • Citizenship Status Accepted: Not Applicable
  • Exempt or Non-Exempt?: Exempt
Compensation
  • Minimum Pay: 87000
  • Maximum Pay: 160000

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