Senior Analytics
Specialist
NSI & Bluefin Talent
Singapore
Senior Analytics
Specialist (Shanghai or Singapore)
RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES
• Provide data science services to Firmcase teams and clients worldwide. You will work with case teams to assess client demands and suggest data science methods that provide practical, value-added answers to the client and case teams.
• Develop solutions that bring critical insights to wide scale of different problems such as targeting customers and segmenting markets, product design, marketing optimization, demand forecasting and brand valuation, profit and price analyses, and fraud detection.
• Develop, prototype and test machine learning algorithms on data sets that can range from a few data points to billions.
• Employ a range of techniques including decision trees, random forests, gradient boosting, clustering, Bayesian methods, neural nets and deep learning technicques.
• Where appropriate, work with our clients to deploy solutions into production, including architecting and implementing production data engineering/analytics pipelines
• Prepare various sources of data using data wrangling methods in Python, Spark, Hadoop and/or SQL leveraging infrastructure including Cloud computing solutions and relational database environments
• Keep abreast of new and current machine learning and data wrangling techniques.
• Where appropriate, train other team members to support the use of data analytics tools and to expand the use of machine learning within the organization.
• Combine domain expertise to perform feature engineering
RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES
• Provide data science services to Firmcase teams and clients worldwide. You will work with case teams to assess client demands and suggest data science methods that provide practical, value-added answers to the client and case teams.
• Develop solutions that bring critical insights to wide scale of different problems such as targeting customers and segmenting markets, product design, marketing optimization, demand forecasting and brand valuation, profit and price analyses, and fraud detection.
• Develop, prototype and test machine learning algorithms on data sets that can range from a few data points to billions.
• Employ a range of techniques including decision trees, random forests, gradient boosting, clustering, Bayesian methods, neural nets and deep learning technicques.
• Where appropriate, work with our clients to deploy solutions into production, including architecting and implementing production data engineering/analytics pipelines
• Prepare various sources of data using data wrangling methods in Python, Spark, Hadoop and/or SQL leveraging infrastructure including Cloud computing solutions and relational database environments
• Keep abreast of new and current machine learning and data wrangling techniques.
• Where appropriate, train other team members to support the use of data analytics tools and to expand the use of machine learning within the organization.
• Combine domain expertise to perform feature engineering
• 3+ years of experience with data science and
statistical analysis in a business, marketing science or social science
environment
• A Masters’ Degree or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Astrophysics or related field
• Strong background in Linear Algebra, Statistics and Numerical Mathematics.
• Proficiency in SQL is required, and familiarity with NoSQL data stores is a plus
• Proficiency in either Python with numpy, pandas or Scala/Java with ND4S, Breeze or JBlas.
• Proficiency in either Python with scikit-learn or Scala/Java with Mahout, Weka or MLlib.
• Proficiency in objected oriented programming and design patterns in either Python or Scala/Java
• Proficiency with Git and modern software development workflow
• Familiarity with Linux environments, and setting up and executing machine learning tasks on AWS/Google Cloud/Microsoft Azure
• Proficiency in data visualization
• Experience explaining and performing a variety of data science and machine learning techniques
• Familiarity with computational data structures and algorithms, and computational complexity
• Examples of domain expertise in which we are interested is: predictive modeling, churn analysis, time series forecasting, computer vision, text mining, recommender systems, market basket analysis, segmentation
• Familiarity with handling data in JSON and XML formats is a plus.
• Familiarity with unit testing machine learning algorithms or numerical algorithms is a plus.
• Experience with Keras, TensorFlow, Theano, MXNet or Caffe2 is a plus.
• Experience with distributed computing frameworks such as Spark, Flink or Dask is a plus
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are a must.
• Ability to explain and discuss mathematical and machine learning technicalities to a business audience.
• Must thrive in a fast paced environment and be able to work independently
• Travel required
• Fluent in English and Mandarin. Proficiency in Cantonese, Korean or Japanese is a plus.
• A Masters’ Degree or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Astrophysics or related field
• Strong background in Linear Algebra, Statistics and Numerical Mathematics.
• Proficiency in SQL is required, and familiarity with NoSQL data stores is a plus
• Proficiency in either Python with numpy, pandas or Scala/Java with ND4S, Breeze or JBlas.
• Proficiency in either Python with scikit-learn or Scala/Java with Mahout, Weka or MLlib.
• Proficiency in objected oriented programming and design patterns in either Python or Scala/Java
• Proficiency with Git and modern software development workflow
• Familiarity with Linux environments, and setting up and executing machine learning tasks on AWS/Google Cloud/Microsoft Azure
• Proficiency in data visualization
• Experience explaining and performing a variety of data science and machine learning techniques
• Familiarity with computational data structures and algorithms, and computational complexity
• Examples of domain expertise in which we are interested is: predictive modeling, churn analysis, time series forecasting, computer vision, text mining, recommender systems, market basket analysis, segmentation
• Familiarity with handling data in JSON and XML formats is a plus.
• Familiarity with unit testing machine learning algorithms or numerical algorithms is a plus.
• Experience with Keras, TensorFlow, Theano, MXNet or Caffe2 is a plus.
• Experience with distributed computing frameworks such as Spark, Flink or Dask is a plus
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are a must.
• Ability to explain and discuss mathematical and machine learning technicalities to a business audience.
• Must thrive in a fast paced environment and be able to work independently
• Travel required
• Fluent in English and Mandarin. Proficiency in Cantonese, Korean or Japanese is a plus.
New Sourcing International (NSI) / Bluefin
Talent have partnered so to offer a specialized recruitment solution within the
Consulting and Financial services domains.
Working together as a
specialist search and selection agency, we concentrate on blue chip financial
services and strategy / technology consulting organizations across Europe and
the Middle East; focusing exclusively on Financial Services, IT and Risk. Being
niche allows us to offer a premium search service, tailored to overcome the
technically challenging nature of recruitment for the specialist functions that
we work.
We are dedicated to
representing best of breed candidates in the region in our dedicated fields of
employment. As such we are a leading outfit for placing ex-pats and
internationally educated students in the region.
Our biggest unique
selling point, is that we are steered by a dedicated team of ex-financial
services and industry professionals. This allows us to offer a level of
candidate pre-screening for roles, which is largely anomalous to the
recruitment profession. Our ability to bridge the technical knowledge gap
typical recruiters encounter, coupled with a thorough delivery process allows
us to drive consistently superior results for our clients sourcing
requirements. Designed to provide a fast and efficient turnaround, we minimize
the use of internal resources our clients spend vetting inadequate profiles,
allowing them to quickly get back to focusing on their strategic goals.
Our strength lies not
only in the specialist nature of our firm, but also in the commitment we show
towards our clients and candidates. We endeavour to build long-term
relationships and recognise the crucial nature of communication throughout the
recruitment process. Excellence, integrity, respect and transparency are
cornerstone to the culture we promote.
Apply Now
Recruitment
Consultant
NSI & Bluefin Talent
Dubai, UAE
With an enviable
reputation, we have an established and respected presence in the Middle East,
and are the preferred choice for specialist staffing solutions in numerous
customary and emerging markets across the entire region. We are dedicated to
providing top quality recruitment solutions to a diverse spectrum of clients –
from large multinational companies to small or medium enterprises – across this
fast paced region. We have always been successful in what we do, because we
know that having the right people in our business is essential.
Due to further growth into the Middle Eastern market we are now looking to expand our team. We currently looking for experienced recruiters at all levels, from consultants to team managers, to join our team across the region. We are especially interested to hear from you if you are a recruiter with experience in full cycle recruitment within the Middle East (Agency side).
To be a successful recruiter with us, you’ll need to be target driven but also have the aptitude to sell yourself and our know-how to both clients and candidates. If you've also got charm, great communication skills and the get-up-and-go to enthuse others with what you can do for them, you're likely to do well. We are looking for people who have the persistence and knowledge to build their business.
The role offers a competitive tax free salary as well as uncapped commissions and a clear career development path.
Due to further growth into the Middle Eastern market we are now looking to expand our team. We currently looking for experienced recruiters at all levels, from consultants to team managers, to join our team across the region. We are especially interested to hear from you if you are a recruiter with experience in full cycle recruitment within the Middle East (Agency side).
To be a successful recruiter with us, you’ll need to be target driven but also have the aptitude to sell yourself and our know-how to both clients and candidates. If you've also got charm, great communication skills and the get-up-and-go to enthuse others with what you can do for them, you're likely to do well. We are looking for people who have the persistence and knowledge to build their business.
The role offers a competitive tax free salary as well as uncapped commissions and a clear career development path.
• Fluent written and spoken English is essential
• You must have a proven track record in a recruitment environment and be able to demonstrate you have successfully worked with targets. We are looking for people who have consistently smashed targets! Experience of recruitment in the Middle East is also highly desirable.
• You must be able demonstrate that you have the drive and will to succeed
• You will have been educated to A level or equivalent as a minimum
• You must have a proven track record in a recruitment environment and be able to demonstrate you have successfully worked with targets. We are looking for people who have consistently smashed targets! Experience of recruitment in the Middle East is also highly desirable.
• You must be able demonstrate that you have the drive and will to succeed
• You will have been educated to A level or equivalent as a minimum
New Sourcing International (NSI) / Bluefin
Talent have partnered so to offer a specialized recruitment solution within the
Consulting and Financial services domains.
Working together as a
specialist search and selection agency, we concentrate on blue chip financial
services and strategy / technology consulting organizations across Europe and
the Middle East; focusing exclusively on Financial Services, IT and Risk. Being
niche allows us to offer a premium search service, tailored to overcome the
technically challenging nature of recruitment for the specialist functions that
we work.
We are dedicated to
representing best of breed candidates in the region in our dedicated fields of
employment. As such we are a leading outfit for placing ex-pats and
internationally educated students in the region.
Our biggest unique
selling point, is that we are steered by a dedicated team of ex-financial
services and industry professionals. This allows us to offer a level of
candidate pre-screening for roles, which is largely anomalous to the
recruitment profession. Our ability to bridge the technical knowledge gap
typical recruiters encounter, coupled with a thorough delivery process allows
us to drive consistently superior results for our clients sourcing
requirements. Designed to provide a fast and efficient turnaround, we minimize
the use of internal resources our clients spend vetting inadequate profiles,
allowing them to quickly get back to focusing on their strategic goals.
Our strength lies not
only in the specialist nature of our firm, but also in the commitment we show
towards our clients and candidates. We endeavour to build long-term
relationships and recognise the crucial nature of communication throughout the
recruitment process. Excellence, integrity, respect and transparency are
cornerstone to the culture we promote.
Apply Now
Innovation
Officer - Banking
NSI & Bluefin Talent
Qatar
A leading regional bank
in the Middle East is looking to recruit an Innovation Officer for their office
in Qatar. As markets and environments change, banks need to constantly evolve
to suit their markets and regulatory constraints in order to maintain their
position in the market. This role will report into a Chief Innovation Officer
and will help drive large-scale cultural and organizational change initiatives.
Core Responsibilities:
• Drives Cultural change across the organization on a global scale through creation and planning of Scrum/Agile/Lean methodology.
• Innovate the culture in order to set the bank up in a strong position to execute their 2020 vision.
• Be a key proponent in deciding the steps that need to be taken in order to foster a change in culture and employee behaviour. Ideally resonating towards a more innovative, open source platform in order for market readiness towards digital disruptors, excessive regulation and/ or advancements in Fintech.
• Take an active role in different teams across various departments under sponsorship of the CEO to plan, strategize, prepare, and implement change initiatives throughout the organization.
• Running and ensuring the success of process improvement initiatives with a focus on customer orientation, service, and quality across business and support divisions within the bank.
Core Responsibilities:
• Drives Cultural change across the organization on a global scale through creation and planning of Scrum/Agile/Lean methodology.
• Innovate the culture in order to set the bank up in a strong position to execute their 2020 vision.
• Be a key proponent in deciding the steps that need to be taken in order to foster a change in culture and employee behaviour. Ideally resonating towards a more innovative, open source platform in order for market readiness towards digital disruptors, excessive regulation and/ or advancements in Fintech.
• Take an active role in different teams across various departments under sponsorship of the CEO to plan, strategize, prepare, and implement change initiatives throughout the organization.
• Running and ensuring the success of process improvement initiatives with a focus on customer orientation, service, and quality across business and support divisions within the bank.
• University degree (MBA preferred but not
required) from a leading academic institution with a focus on business
administration.
• Ability to use systematic and data-driven methods in order to solve problems, analyze and improve processes.
• Strong knowledge of financial services from an operational and support perspective.
• Operational and project management experience including leading large company-wide program deployments, fostering change in a fast paced environment.
• 7 + years of experience in a similar role/function.
• A track record of being involved in the successful implementation of organization-wide change programs.
Location/Remuneration:
This role is based in Doha, Qatar. The compensation for this role is QAR 40, 000 per month + bonus + medical.
• Ability to use systematic and data-driven methods in order to solve problems, analyze and improve processes.
• Strong knowledge of financial services from an operational and support perspective.
• Operational and project management experience including leading large company-wide program deployments, fostering change in a fast paced environment.
• 7 + years of experience in a similar role/function.
• A track record of being involved in the successful implementation of organization-wide change programs.
Location/Remuneration:
This role is based in Doha, Qatar. The compensation for this role is QAR 40, 000 per month + bonus + medical.
New Sourcing International (NSI) / Bluefin
Talent have partnered so to offer a specialized recruitment solution within the
Consulting and Financial services domains.
Working together as a
specialist search and selection agency, we concentrate on blue chip financial
services and strategy / technology consulting organizations across Europe and
the Middle East; focusing exclusively on Financial Services, IT and Risk. Being
niche allows us to offer a premium search service, tailored to overcome the
technically challenging nature of recruitment for the specialist functions that
we work.
We are dedicated to
representing best of breed candidates in the region in our dedicated fields of
employment. As such we are a leading outfit for placing ex-pats and
internationally educated students in the region.
Our biggest unique
selling point, is that we are steered by a dedicated team of ex-financial
services and industry professionals. This allows us to offer a level of
candidate pre-screening for roles, which is largely anomalous to the
recruitment profession. Our ability to bridge the technical knowledge gap
typical recruiters encounter, coupled with a thorough delivery process allows
us to drive consistently superior results for our clients sourcing
requirements. Designed to provide a fast and efficient turnaround, we minimize
the use of internal resources our clients spend vetting inadequate profiles,
allowing them to quickly get back to focusing on their strategic goals.
Our strength lies not
only in the specialist nature of our firm, but also in the commitment we show
towards our clients and candidates. We endeavour to build long-term
relationships and recognise the crucial nature of communication throughout the
recruitment process. Excellence, integrity, respect and transparency are
cornerstone to the culture we promote.
Apply Now
Digital &
Innovation Strategy Execution Manager - Banking
NSI & Bluefin Talent
Kuwait City, Kuwait
A leading regional bank
in the Middle East is looking to recruit a Digital & Innovation Strategy
Execution Manager for their office in Kuwait. As markets and environments
change, banks need to constantly evolve to suit their markets and regulatory
constraints in order to maintain their position in the market. This role will
report into the Deputy CEO and will help drive large-scale cultural and
organizational change initiatives.
Core Responsibilities:
- Drives cultural change across the organization on a global scale through the use of various methodologies.
- Be a key proponent in deciding the steps that need to be taken in order to foster a change in culture and employee behaviour.
- Ideally resonating towards a more innovative, open source platform in order for market readiness towards digital disruptors, excessive regulation and/or advancements in Fintech.
- Take an active role in different teams across various departments under sponsorship of the CEO to plan, strategize, prepare, and implement change initiatives throughout the organization.
- Running and ensuring the success of process improvement initiatives with a focus on customer orientation, service, and quality across business and support divisions within the bank.
Core Responsibilities:
- Drives cultural change across the organization on a global scale through the use of various methodologies.
- Be a key proponent in deciding the steps that need to be taken in order to foster a change in culture and employee behaviour.
- Ideally resonating towards a more innovative, open source platform in order for market readiness towards digital disruptors, excessive regulation and/or advancements in Fintech.
- Take an active role in different teams across various departments under sponsorship of the CEO to plan, strategize, prepare, and implement change initiatives throughout the organization.
- Running and ensuring the success of process improvement initiatives with a focus on customer orientation, service, and quality across business and support divisions within the bank.
- University degree (MBA preferred but not
required) from a leading academic institution with a focus on business
administration.
- Ability to use systematic and data-driven methods in order to solve problems, analyze and improve processes.
- Strong knowledge of financial services from an operational and support perspective.
- Operational and project management experience including leading large company-wide program deployments, fostering change in a fast paced environment.
- 7 + years of experience in a similar role/function.
- A track record of being involved in the successful implementation of organization-wide change programs.
- Banking experience (ideally in a digital/innovation role) is MANDATORY. Candidates without banking experience will not be considered for this opportunity.
- Ability to use systematic and data-driven methods in order to solve problems, analyze and improve processes.
- Strong knowledge of financial services from an operational and support perspective.
- Operational and project management experience including leading large company-wide program deployments, fostering change in a fast paced environment.
- 7 + years of experience in a similar role/function.
- A track record of being involved in the successful implementation of organization-wide change programs.
- Banking experience (ideally in a digital/innovation role) is MANDATORY. Candidates without banking experience will not be considered for this opportunity.
New Sourcing International (NSI) / Bluefin
Talent have partnered so to offer a specialized recruitment solution within the
Consulting and Financial services domains.
Working together as a
specialist search and selection agency, we concentrate on blue chip financial
services and strategy / technology consulting organizations across Europe and
the Middle East; focusing exclusively on Financial Services, IT and Risk. Being
niche allows us to offer a premium search service, tailored to overcome the
technically challenging nature of recruitment for the specialist functions that
we work.
We are dedicated to
representing best of breed candidates in the region in our dedicated fields of
employment. As such we are a leading outfit for placing ex-pats and
internationally educated students in the region.
Our biggest unique
selling point, is that we are steered by a dedicated team of ex-financial
services and industry professionals. This allows us to offer a level of candidate
pre-screening for roles, which is largely anomalous to the recruitment
profession. Our ability to bridge the technical knowledge gap typical
recruiters encounter, coupled with a thorough delivery process allows us to
drive consistently superior results for our clients sourcing requirements.
Designed to provide a fast and efficient turnaround, we minimize the use of
internal resources our clients spend vetting inadequate profiles, allowing them
to quickly get back to focusing on their strategic goals.
Our strength lies not
only in the specialist nature of our firm, but also in the commitment we show
towards our clients and candidates. We endeavour to build long-term
relationships and recognise the crucial nature of communication throughout the
recruitment process. Excellence, integrity, respect and transparency are
cornerstone to the culture we promote.
Apply Now