Senior Data Science Consultant Full Time

A leading company providing a privacy-preserving data collaboration platform is seeking a Senior Data Science Consultant to join their dynamic and growing Data Science team.

This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of advanced analytics, strategic consulting, and client leadership—helping companies securely share and analyze consumer data without exchanging raw information.

 Key Responsibilities:

• Support strategic consulting by analyzing client businesses, market trends, and developing data-driven plans (growth, cost optimization, risk management).
• Build and maintain strong client relationships; communicate complex findings and identify upsell/cross-sell opportunities.
• Scope, design, and lead data science/analytics projects; supervise data scientists/analysts and manage project delivery.
• Collect, clean, and analyze large datasets; develop predictive models, forecasting algorithms, and innovative data products.
• Define and track KPIs; stay current on industry trends and contribute thought leadership.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or related field (Postgraduate preferred).
• 7+ years in senior-level data science roles, including project leadership and team supervision.
• 3+ years in strategic or management consulting with data-driven decision-making focus.
• Experience with credit risk or pricing models in the financial industry.
• Strong proficiency in Python and SQL; experience with statistical methods, machine learning, and data mining.
• Working knowledge of data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI).
• Big Data / Cloud experience: PySpark and distributed computing using Apache Spark (Azure Synapse).

How To Apply:

• Contact Hire Resolve today for your next career-changing move
• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
• Send your CV to: itcareers@hireresolve.za.com or connect with Mischa Bornman via LinkedIn.
• Alternatively, you can also contact me directly at Hire Resolve mischa.bornman@hireresolve.us
• We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.