Data Scientist

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Data Scientist (Innovation)

Cambridge, United Kingdom – Hybrid 2 days/week in office.

About The Role

As a Data Scientist within the Innovation team, you will work as part of a small, but experienced team, working to drive maximum value from a deep and diverse range of data, using innovative technologies and techniques. You will partner with internal and external stakeholders, colleagues and professionals to collect and leverage data, and help craft innovative solutions to problems, while helping BSI to continue to build trust and step into deeply digital ways of working.

Responsibilities

• Use data science techniques to progress the digital evolution of BSI product offering (Generative-AI etc.).
• Mine and analyse BSI wide data to drive optimisation and improvement of product development, marketing techniques and business strategies.
• Conduct end-to-end analysis that includes scoping, data gathering, ongoing deliverables and presentation.
• Develop and present demonstrations and pilots to communicate the opportunities present by data science analysis in BSI.
• Engage with data owners across the organisation to identify data science opportunities to ethically leverage BSI business data and drive solutions.
• Maintain a portfolio of tools and technologies to ensure that BSI is prepared to leverage a diverse range of both structured and unstructured data and continually assess their efficiency and accuracy.
• Use predictive modelling to increase and optimise business outcomes and services to clients.
• Stay up to date with latest technology, requirements and methods and conduct research to develop prototypes and proof of concepts.
• Look for opportunities to use insights, datasets, code and models across other functions in BSI.

To Be Successful In The Role, You Will Have

• Strong statistical analysis skills.
• Extensive knowledge of Python (preferred) or R.
• Knowledge of predictive modelling techniques.
• Strong script/coding skills.
• SQL Database experience.
• Previous experience with Cloud Software (Azure/AWS).
• Understanding of risk, ethics and compliance in relation to AI and technology.
• Strong verbal and written skills.
• Ability to translate and communicate technical language to non-technical stakeholders.

It is not required, but would be advantageous for you to have:

• Previous experience in reviewing others code.
• Experience with Databricks.
• Hands-on AI technology experience.
• Azure Dev Ops experience (managing data science tasks etc).

Grow your career and expand your skills and knowledge. At BSI, we offer opportunities to work across industries and across the globe. You’ll benefit from the different perspectives and experiences of your international colleagues, as well as ongoing training and development. We offer flexible working, as well as 27 days’ annual leave, paid sick leave, bank holidays, health insurance, life insurance, pension plan with company contribution, car allowance (dependent on role), income protection, paid maternity leave, paid paternity leave, paid parental leave, adoption leave, compassionate leave, paid bereavement leave, learning and development opportunities, and a wide range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle.

We’re building an organisation that meets the challenges of tomorrow. Want to grow with us?

We exist to have a positive impact. Our people influence international thinking and action on important issues. Our 86,000 customers are based in 193 countries across the globe.

Now we’re taking on society’s biggest challenges. We’re developing standards and guidelines that will help our customers get to net zero, and we’re defining the way new technologies such as AI impact all our lives.

We’re focused on our future – and we’re looking for people who want to grow with us as we take on the challenges of tomorrow. At BSI, you’ll find a workplace where everyone can flourish and thrive, where innovation is encouraged and where learning is part of your everyday. You’ll contribute to work that shapes industries and enhances lives – and you’ll take pride in what you do.

We’re looking for passionate people who want to make a difference in a purpose-led organisation. If that sounds like you, apply now. Together, we can help create a better society and a more sustainable world.

D&I Policy

The world needs fresh thinking and new perspectives to tackle its biggest challenges. It’s why, at BSI, we’re committed to creating a collaborative environment where everyone can contribute. Whatever your background, experience or outlook, here you can be your best self and do your best work.

If you have a disability or a health condition, please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process.

About Us

BSI is a business improvement and standards company and for over a century BSI has been recognized for having a positive impact on organizations and society, building trust and enhancing lives.

Today BSI partners with more than 77,500 clients in 195 countries and engages with a 15,000 strong global community of experts, industry and consumer groups, organizations and governments.

Utilizing its extensive expertise in key industry sectors - including automotive, aerospace, built environment, food and retail, and healthcare - BSI delivers on its purpose by helping its clients fulfil theirs.

Living by our core values of Client-Centricity, Agility, and Collaboration, BSI provides organizations with the confidence to grow by partnering with them to tackle society’s critical issues – from climate change to building trust in digital transformation and everything in between - to accelerate progress towards a better society and a sustainable world.

BSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.