Data Science Consultant

Data Science Consultant
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Accenture Strategy & Consulting

In today's world, business leaders want to rapidly and confidently reinvent to
increase resilience, mitigate risk, and grow with sustainable value. That's
where Accenture Strategy & Consulting comes in. We bring together strategic
visionaries, industry experts, practitioners from across every enterprise
function, business intelligence professionals, change specialists, data and AI
authorities, and many other specialized skills to co-create each client's
unique path to reinvention. You will be a trusted partner to business leaders,
working with a diverse team of experts to deliver successful tech-enabled
transformation and new kinds of value for your clients.

We are:
Applied Intelligence, the people who love using data to tell a story. We 're
also the world's largest team of data scientists, data engineers, and experts
in machine learning and AI. A great day for us? Solving big problems using the
latest tech, serious brain power, and deep knowledge of just about every
industry. We believe a mix of data, analytics, automation, and responsible AI
can do almost anything--spark digital metamorphoses, widen the range of what
humans can do, and breathe life into smart products and services. Want to join
our crew of sharp analytical minds? Visit us here to find out more about
Applied Intelligence.
We have versatile talents, far-alternative perspectives, and proven
methodology to help take ideas from whiteboard explorations to scaled
solutions. We help Discover trends in technology and industry, Envision
solutions that overcome challenges and embrace opportunities, and Create
valuable innovations - from rapid prototypes to practical applications.
Key Responsibilities:

An expert data scientist with an eye for AI. You want to change how the world
works and lives by taking AI out of the lab and into everyday life:
* Develop custom models based on in-depth understanding of underlying data, data structures, and business problems to ensure analytics deliverables meet client needs
* Prototype and demonstrate products for clients in customer environments.
* Use your judgment to craft solutions to complex problems or seek guidance as needed
* Report on your progress regularly in writing and face-to-face
* Stay up-to-date on new products that clients could use
* Work with peers and senior colleagues in Accenture and at client companies

Qualifications:
* Minimum ‎2-‎4 years of experience in data science and use of statistical methodologies
* Minimum ‎4 years of developing machine learning and deep learning methods, including familiarity with techniques in clustering, regression, optimization, recommendation, neural networks, and other.
* Minimum ‎2 years of experience with data science and analytics tools, such as Python, R, Scala, Spark, Tableau, PowerBI
* Strong proficiency in database technologies eg. SQL, ETL, No-SQL, DW, and Big Data technologies e.g. pySpark, Hive, etc
* Bachelor 's degree in data science and related disciplines as mathematics, statistics, computer science, physics, or equivalent
* Expertise working in the Industry- Oil & Gas industry

Bonus points if you have:
* Ability to technically lead data science projects
* Strong communication and leadership skills
* Experience capturing, assessing and making recommendations, including reviewing data for completeness and consistency, analyzing and interpreting data
* Demonstrable knowledge in artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, and other relevant technical domains
* Your consulting experience matches your analytical chops
* Possess a blend of advanced analytical capabilities and consulting expertise that will create value and insights for our clients
* Ability to work across industries and with cross-functional organizations

Why join us?
* We offer a transparent, fast paced approach career progression, with a focus on your strengths and continuous coaching from senior colleagues
* You will benefit from working alongside Accenture experts who are solving some of the biggest industry challenges with innovative thinking and pioneering tools
* Flexible work arrangements and a range of benefits including competitive rewards
* You will have access to state-of-the-art technology that will give you the opportunity to deepen your existing skills even as you help create the latest business trends
* You will also have opportunities to make a difference to the communities in which we work and live

Next Steps

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