Data Scientist

**Reporting to the A/NZ DSE Chapter Manager India PEC within Decision Sciences & Engineering, this role will own and be responsible for the data science chapter in India PEC.**

**As the leader for the Data Science India PEC team, you will be directly managing the work of scientists as well as working alongside other chapters and teams within Decision Sciences & Engineering (DSE) and Technology, across India PEC, Australia and New Zealand. You will have a dotted line into the Data Science A/NZ Chapter lead to ensure there is consistency in the practices that are used to enable A/NZ outcomes.**

**The Data Scientist is responsible for the delivery of innovative decision science models and attributes that leverage Equifax’s vast data assets. These include decision areas covering the credit lifecycle, geodemographic and marketing attributes, ratings and fraud models, as well as any new areas where data driven decision making can be informed by predictive modelling.**

**Responsible for project management, defining business and technical requirements, resource planning and analytic solution design and innovation in a big data environment, as well quality control of analytical output.**

**What you’ll do**:

- **Leadership**:Build and manage a high-performing, diverse team, fostering a culture of inclusion and growth. Role model Equifax values and leadership principles.**
- **Communication and Influence**:Demonstrate strong communication and collaboration skills. Influence stakeholders and provide strategic direction.**
- **Resource and Skills Management**:Strategically manage resources and skills to meet business needs. Mitigate risks and address skill gaps.**
- **Standards and Best Practices**:Uphold and develop data science standards. Build team capability and minimize key person risk.**
- **Project Leadership/Mentoring**:Lead and mentor team members.**
- **Data Analysis**:Lead and perform data analysis, ensuring quality and adherence to standards.**
- **Product and Service**:Contribute to product development and innovation.**
- **Process Improvement**:Drive process improvement and make data-driven recommendations.**

**What experience you need**:

- **BS degree in a STEM major or equivalent discipline; Master’s Degree strongly preferred**
- **Qualified in at least one of the following: Statistics, Econometrics, Mathematics, Finance, Marketing, Risk, Computer Science, Engineering or other numerate field.**
- **7-10 years of experience in a related role, with experience demonstrating leadership capabilities**
- **Strong communicator & presenter, bringing everyone on the journey.**
- **Ability to understand client industry issues and business environment to scope and deliver appropriate solutions**
- **Strong people management, team leadership and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and budgets**
- **Flexibility to effectively manage changing schedules and priorities and to able to work independently with mínimal supervision**
- **Good written and verbal communication skills, ability to present complex information simply and directly.**
- **Proficiency in Python programming notably in the area of Machine learning and Deep learning and visualisation libraries.**

**What could set you apart**:

- **Self-starter that identifies/responds to priority shifts with mínimal supervision.**
- **Strong communication and presentation skills**
- **Strong leadership qualities**
- **Demonstrated problem solving skills and the ability to resolve conflicts**
- **Experience creating and maintaining product and software roadmaps**
- **Experience overseeing yearly as well as product/project budgets**
- **Working in a highly regulated environment