Informa Connect is a provider of live events and digital communities for professionals, and they are currently seeking an experienced Data Scientist to join their team. The role involves leveraging analytical skills to access data for analysis and visualizations, applying statistical methods, and developing machine learning applications.
Leverages analytical skill set to access data from multiple data sources for ad hoc analysis, data visualizations and machine learning initiatives.
Applies statistical analysis including turf, regressions, perceptual mapping, elasticity modeling, cluster analysis on survey and transaction data.
Independently develop code in R (including R Shiny apps), SPSS, SQL to support advanced analytics projects.
Develop analytic web applications and simulators utilizing data science algorithms.
Design and code highly scalable machine learning applications processing large volume of data.
Understand existing code to support ongoing analytic applications including data refreshes, model calibrations etc.
Support innovation efforts by developing prototype applications including validating data and models.
Collaborate with Products & Services, Product Development, R&I and IT teams to conceptualize and implement analytic products from start to finish.
Qualification
Required
Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, Economics, or quantitative discipline plus 2 years of related professional experience OR Master’s degree and 0-2 years of related professional experience
Expert level programming in R/Shinyapps
Must have attention to detail, as well as strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Demonstrated ability to learn new programming languages and tools with minimal guidance.
Must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.
Preferred
Working knowledge of Python, SPSS, SQL programming a plus
Experience working with Microsoft Azure Synapse Analytics, PowerBI, other visualization tools a plus
Knowledge of R APIs, Docker etc. a plus
Experience working with large databases a plus
Experience working with transactional data a plus
Benefit
Freedom & flexibility: colleagues rate us highly for the flexibility and trust they receive, and we support a range of working patterns.
Great community: a welcoming culture with in-person and online social events, our fantastic Walk the World charity day and active diversity and inclusion networks.
Broader impact: take up to four days per year to volunteer, with charity match funding available too.
Career opportunity: the opportunity to develop your career with bespoke training and learning, mentoring platforms and on-demand access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning. When it’s time for the next step, we encourage and support internal job moves.
Time out: 15 days PTO rising to 20 after three years and 25 after six years, plus 10 national holidays, a birthday leave day and the chance to work from (almost!) anywhere for up to four weeks a year.
Competitive benefits, including a 401k match, parental leave and an ESPP offering company shares at a minimum 15% discount.
Strong wellbeing support through EAP assistance, mental health first aiders, free access to a wellness app and more.
Recognition for great work, with global awards and kudos programs.
As an international company, the chance to collaborate with teams around the world.
Informa Connect is a provider of live events and digital communities for professionals.
