Data Scientist (W2 / HYBRID / USC / GC)

Job Title: Data Scientist

Location: Raleigh, NC (Onsite 3 days/week)
Duration: 8+ Months
Rate: $Market/Hour on W2

Eligibility: W2 only Open to US Citizens, Green Card Holders (C2C not allowed)

Important Note: The client will only consider candidates who are currently local to the Raleigh, NC area or nearby locations. Candidates requiring relocation, planning to relocate, or residing outside the local market will not be considered.

Description:
Primary Skill:
• Python (6-9 years of experience)

Minimum Qualifications:
• 10+ years of demonstrated experience in an Analytics and Strategy role.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to think strategically and operationally.
• Be a self-starter, driven, accountable and a high-energy team player.
• Proven experience being a thought partner to cross-functional business teams offering actionable data insights and recommendations.
• Demonstrated ability to influence without authority.
• Excellent communication skills able to distill complex analysis into simple, compelling narratives. Background in consulting or customer-facing, fast-paced analytical environment.
• Expertise with SQL, R or Python and data visualization tools such as Tableau for full-stack data analysis, insight synthesis and presentation.
• Knowledge of and experience in leveraging Applied Statistical/ML techniques.
• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, Econometrics, or Applied Social Sciences.

Preferred Qualifications:
• 15+ years of demonstrated experience in an Analytics and Strategy role, preferably in the payments/fintech domain.
• Ability to understand ambiguous and complex problems and design and execute analytical approaches and turn analysis into clear and concise takeaways that drive action.
• Track record of leading organization-wide strategic initiatives or transformative analytics projects.
• Master's degree in Economics, Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, Econometrics, or Applied Social Sciences.