EY - GDS Consulting - AIA - Datascience -Senior Manager

Senior Manager I, Data Science

 

EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. Technology is at the heart of what we do and deliver at EY. Technology solutions are integrated in the client services we deliver and are key to our innovation as an organization.

 

Fueled by strategic investment in technology and innovation, Client Technology seeks to drive growth opportunities and solve complex business problems for our clients through building a robust platform for business and powerful product engine that are vital to innovation at scale. As part of Client Technology, you’ll work with technologists and business experts, blending EY’s deep industry knowledge and innovative ideas with our platforms, capabilities, and technical expertise. As a catalyst for change and growth, you’ll be at the forefront of integrating emerging technologies from AI to Data Analytics into every corner of what we do at EY. That means more growth for you, exciting learning opportunities, career choices, and the chance to make a real impact.

 

 

EY Technology:

 

Technology has always been at the heart of what we do and deliver at EY. We need technology to keep an organization the size of ours working efficiently. We have 250,000 people in more than 140 countries, all of whom rely on secure technology to be able to do their job every single day.  Everything from the laptops we use, to the ability to work remotely on our mobile devices and connecting our people and our clients, to enabling hundreds of internal tools and external solutions delivered to our clients.  Technology solutions are integrated in the client services we deliver and is key to us being more innovative as an organization.

 

EY Technology supports our technology needs through three business units:

 

• Client Technology (CT) - focuses on developing new technology services for our clients. It enables EY to identify new technology-based opportunities faster and pursue those opportunities more rapidly.
• Enterprise Workplace Technology (EWT) – EWT supports our Core Business Services functions and will deliver fit-for-purpose technology infrastructure at the cheapest possible cost for quality services. EWT will also support our internal technology needs by focusing on a better user experience.
• Information Security (Info Sec) - Info Sec prevents, detects, responds and mitigates cyber-risk, protecting EY and client data, and our information management systems.

 

 

The opportunity

 

This role manages a team of data scientists responsible for a portfolio of diagnostic, predictive, and prescriptive analytics projects to support data-driven business decision making. Supports the continuous evolution and strategy of data science capabilities. It also applies advanced data mining techniques and statistical analysis methodologies to identify patterns across large datasets and inform strategic decisions across domains like marketing, supply chain, and economics.

 

 

Your key responsibilities

 

• Assists and executes tactical plans to implement  data science strategy to increase internal company performance and gain competitive advantage.
• Manages a team of data scientists responsible for a portfolio of diagnostic, predictive, and prescriptive analytics projects to support data-driven business decision making. Supports the continuous evolution and strategy of data science capabilities.
• Oversees and engages in deep dive diagnostic, predictive, and prescriptive analytics to support data-driven business decision making. Creates alternative model approaches to assess complex model design and advance future capabilities.
• Identifies and diagnoses data inconsistencies and errors, documents data assumptions, and forages to fill data gaps. Provides coaching to data scientists.
• Oversees the execution of large scale analytics projects. Applies significant quality control and risk assessment of the model, methodologies, outputs, and processes for major data science projects.
• Engages with internal stakeholders to understand and probe business processes in order to develop hypotheses. Brings structure to requests and translates requirements into an analytic approach.
• Leads and coaches test design, research design, and model validation. Provides statistical consultation services. Serves as the analytics expert on cross functional teams for large strategic initiatives and contributes to the growth of the analytic community.
• Evaluates new technologies and manages vendors engaged in big data analysis.
• Designs data mining frameworks and statistical protocols to extract and monitor patterns within high-volume datasets across functional business domains.
• Applies cutting-edge data science principles and machine learning techniques to create models that support strategic business initiatives across areas like marketing, economics, and operations.
• Participates in data-driven innovation by contributing to scientific research projects that aim to develop new analytical approaches and expand the organization's data capabilities.

 

 

Skills and attributes for success

 

• A team player with strong analytical, communication and interpersonal skills
• Constantly updating yourself about new technologies in the market
• A winning personality and the ability to become a trusted advisor to the stakeholders

 

 

To qualify for the role, you must have

 

• Minimum 10 years of experience in analytical roles with progressive leadership responsibilities in data science and large-scale analytics initiatives.
• Bachelor’s degree (B.E./B.Tech) in Analytics, Applied Mathematics, Economics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Strong expertise in data wrangling, big data technologies, statistical modeling, and machine learning; hands-on experience with data science programming tools such as Python, R, SQL, and platforms for advanced analytics.

 

 

Ideally, you’ll also have

 

• Strong verbal and written communication, facilitation, relationship-building, presentation and negotiation skills.
• Be highly flexible, adaptable, and creative.
• Comfortable interacting with senior executives (within the firm and at the client)

 

 

What we look for

 

• Strong teamwork, work ethic, product mindset, client centricity and a relentless commitment to EY values.

 

 

What working at EY offers

 

We offer a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer:

 

• Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you