Senior Data Scientist
Mastercard
- Praha
- Trvalý pracovní poměr
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Mastercard’s Data & Services team is looking for a Senior Data Scientist to drive our data-driven insights forward by consistently innovating and problem-solving. As Senior Data Scientist you will be responsible for leading data science initiatives from conception to execution. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to identify business opportunities, develop predictive models and algorithms, and drive data-driven decision-making.The D&S team is a key differentiator for Mastercard, providing the cutting-edge services that help our customers grow. Focused on thinking big and scaling fast around the globe, this agile team is responsible for end-to-end solutions for a diverse global customer base. Centered on data-driven technologies and innovation, these services include payments-focused consulting, loyalty and marketing programs, business Test & Learn experimentation, and data-driven information and risk management services. Client verticals include Financial Institutions, Retail & Commerce and Digital Partners, Governments, and many others.Role:
- Create prototypes for new ideas/offerings and constantly improve existing products.
- Lead the development of innovative analytical solutions and machine learning models to address complex business challenges.
- Analyze and synthesize data sets both from within Mastercard and beyond to bring powerful insights to clients.
- Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to integrate data-driven insights and predictive models into Mastercard's products and services.
- Lead the development and implementation of advanced analytics models and algorithms to extract insights from large and complex datasets.
- Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand their requirements and translate them into analytical solutions.
- Conduct exploratory data analysis and hypothesis testing to uncover patterns, trends, and correlations in the data.
- Build predictive models for various business applications.
- Communicate findings and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders through clear and compelling data visualizations, reports, and presentations.
- Mentor junior members of the data science team and providing guidance on best practices in data analysis, modeling, and interpretation.
- Stay abreast of the latest advancements in data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence technologies, and evaluate their potential applications to enhance Mastercard's analytics capabilities and product offerings.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Advanced Analytics, Economics, Mathematics, or a quantitative discipline
- Proven experience as a Data Scientist
- Proficiency in Python (preferred) and/or R with strong SQL skills
- Experience with large-scale datasets and implementing predictive modeling, data mining, and other quantitative analytics techniques.
- Deep understanding of machine learning techniques and algorithms, including supervised and unsupervised learning, ensemble methods, and deep learning.
- Experience working with credit card data is a plus.
- Experience with big data technologies and distributed computing frameworks (e.g., Hadoop, Spark) is a plus.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and analytically.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.