Data Scientist

The Emerging Tech Standard Delivery Team will orchestrate adoption of emerging technologies and build Enterprise Solutions for D&A Operations. The individual will work closely with Specialists, Operations & Technology delivery teams to devise Enterprise solutions that deliver business and customer value. The individual in the role will handle partners and co-ordinate with teams highly proficient in machine learning, database development and front-end application engineering. The individual needs to self-learn in areas including emerging technology, industry methods of working, financial content, and business processes used across D&A teams. Beyond this, they should have a good sense of numbers, data analysis, be articulate and able to connect to the technical and non-technical people.

Roles, Responsibilities & Key Accountabilities

• Data handling, data processing and programming and support delivery of new or enhanced capabilities by defining requirements and/or leading projects
• Translate business needs into solution requirements. Write functional and non-functional specifications and propose and implement improvements to products and processes
• Develop automated solutions for sourcing/loading fundamentals data into database and analyze Legal entity content to establish patterns/trends
• Build extraction solutions based on different document formats and develop, improve, and run quantitative models
• Generate solutions through machine learning for core processes & work with business, content, and product groups for large-scale analytics problems
• Build POCs, visualizations and pipeline tools for product design and development and work with development groups for deployment of analytics solutions
• Be compatible with other internal teams as needed, with supervision and maintain process documentation including testing and validation of tools and processes

Knowledge & Skill:

• Extensive experience in using Python including AI / ML Technology implementation
• Experience in crafting, developing, and deploying statistical models based on machine learning and deep learning algorithms.
• Having understanding of statistical concepts and Proficient in using tools and libraries such as Scikit-learn, NumPy, Pandas
• Proficient with anyone of the deep learning frameworks like PyTorch, TensorFlow, etc and also understanding of HTML, CSS and Web scraping with strong problem-solving competence
• Grasp of relational database and SQL skills API architecture and containers (Kubernetes or Docker).
• Ability to handle large quantities of data with strong written, communication and presentation skills Able to respond and present work to peers, senior management, and other team members
• Bachelors/Masters experience in Engineering or Higher education in  Statistics, Mathematics  or related quantitative team with Data science certification.

Desired Skills:

• 2+ years of Data Science project experience in Finance domain

Education:

• Certification in Data Science or equivalent experience along with expertise in programming languages like Python, R, VBA , SQL etc.

LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth.

Our purpose is the foundation on which our culture is built. Our values of Integrity, Partnership, Excellence and Change underpin our purpose and set the standard for everything we do, every day. They go to the heart of who we are and guide our decision making and everyday actions.

Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 65 countries. However, we will value your individuality and enable you to bring your true self to work so you can help enrich our diverse workforce. You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas and are committed to sustainability across our global business. You will experience the critical role we have in helping to re-engineer the financial ecosystem to support and drive sustainable economic growth. Together, we are aiming to achieve this growth by accelerating the just transition to net zero, enabling growth of the green economy and creating inclusive economic opportunity.

LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives.

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